BEACON is a 24-month leadership program for PHSA medical staff. This program provides comprehensive and practical leadership training for current and future leaders, and aims to bring the PHSA vision and North Star priorities to life.
The program builds from a culture of learning and collaboration. It helps medical staff develop skills in well-being, communication, and conflict management so they can lead change and handle complex challenges in their work.
BEACON is designed to better support medical staff in shaping the health system—not just delivering care within it. The program builds leadership skills through hands-on learning, mentorship, and real-world projects. Participants explore key themes like Indigenous knowledge, truth and reconciliation, health equity, and systems leadership, helping them grow as future-ready leaders who can drive meaningful change across B.C.’s health care system.
Time commitment: The program includes seven in-person modules, each two days long, supported by mentorship, hands-on learning, and additional workshops. The first module is expected to begin March 2026.
Nominations for BEACON Cohort 2 are now open and must be submitted by medical and operational leaders. The deadline for leaders to submit nominations is September 9.
Nominees must have the following prerequisites:
- Are early or mid-career in their leadership journey
- Have completed Anti-Indigenous Racism Response Training (ARRT)
- Have completed or are currently enrolled in the San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Program
All submitted nominations will be reviewed by a selection committee, who will then identify a shortlist of preferred nominees. Those selected will be invited to submit a formal application, including a cover letter and CV, which will also be shared with the committee. Final cohort decisions will be made based on the application, and successful applicants will be contacted directly by the BEACON team.
