Healthy careers start here
British Columbia is moving health care forward, and we want you to be a part of it.
Build your career at the forefront of health care.
The Government of B.C. is strengthening the way people are cared for in Canada – providing better, more person-focused services and careers that can make a difference.
Financial Supports.
British Columbia has several incentives in place to support your transition into the province and your new workplace or community. Read more about nursing and allied health incentives (667KB PDF).
B.C. is where progress happens.
Faster Licensing
Are you internationally educated? Get to work quickly with provisional licensing, tailored recruitment supports, streamlined immigration processes, and transitional education programs. Find out more at Physician Jobs BC, Nursing Jobs BC, or Allied Health Jobs BC. Bursaries and financial supports may be available.
New Deal for Nurses
Take advantage of some of the highest nursing wages in Canada, improving working conditions, more career opportunities, and stronger patient care with B.C.’s groundbreaking new nursing agreement.
Nurse-to-Patient Ratios
Make an impact with Canada’s first nurse-to-patient ratios, which allow nurses to spend more time with the people they care for and provide better, more person-focused services.
New Payment Model for Family Doctors
Get compensated for your time with B.C.’s transformative new payment model for family physicians. Enjoy a streamlined practice, compensation that covers overhead, and a payment model that takes into account the complexity and needs of your patients.
Prioritizing Diversity, Anti-Racism, Inclusion
A diverse health care team leads to better patient outcomes. Here in B.C., we provide leading-edge training, resources, and support to ensure all health care professionals and patients feel valued, safe, and included.
Financial Supports
Get settled sooner and get ahead faster with the many bursaries, incentives, and loan forgiveness programs available to trained healthcare workers to help you make your move.
Expanded Scope of Practice
In B.C., pharmacists can prescribe contraceptives and medications for minor ailments. Nurse practitioners can run their own primary care practices. First responders can assess and treat patients on the scene.
Flexibility and Travel
Experience rural and remote communities and explore British Columbia with our new GoHealthBC program for nurses. Set your own schedule and we’ll cover your travel, accommodation, and meal costs while you work in small communities.
It’s about a better future for everyone.
In partnership with First Nations and Indigenous health service organizations, B.C. is working to advance the health and wellness of Indigenous people, families and communities.
Together, we’re taking actions to create a more integrated, culturally appropriate, safe, and effective health system for all.
“Having the opportunity to work in Vancouver Coastal Health, I am not only getting exposed to the facilities and world-class healthcare, but I get to enjoy the scenic views here in Vancouver. It’s been amazing for me to stay here… I see myself working in Vancouver Coastal Health for a long time”
Jessa Abary
Internationally Educated Nurse, Vancouver Coastal Health
“I was born in Manila Philippines. My family and I decided to come to Canada because of our children. There is always difficulty moving to a new country, but the end goal is worth it. British Columbia makes me feel like I am home”
Kristine
Internationally Educated Nurse, St Paul’s Hospital
“The government of B.C. is making important improvements to the public healthcare system, including increasing staff wages, hiring more workers, and improving access to community health care. As health professionals, we have a better chance here of delivering the care that our patients and families need”
Edith Machattie
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Discover the balance you’ve been looking for.
Grow your career in a place where nature, community, and lifestyle come together.
Welcoming People
Today, there are approximately 200,000 Indigenous people in British Columbia. They include First Nations, Inuit, and Métis. There are more than 200 distinct First Nations in B.C., each with their own unique traditions and history. More than 30 different First Nation languages and close to 60 dialects are spoken in the province. Find out more about B.C. First Nations & Indigenous People.
Quality of Life
B.C. has a high standard of living, with free health care and K-12 education, subsidized licensed child care, top-ranking universities, and diverse and safe communities. Learn more about moving, working, and living here at WelcomeBC.
Diverse Population
Nearly 30% of our population in B.C. was born outside of Canada. More than 40,000 immigrants from around the world arrive in B.C. every year. All beliefs, religions, and cultural traditions are welcome here.
Diverse Landscapes
Wherever you settle in B.C., you’ll be on nature’s edge. With mountain ranges, vast provincial parks, an abundance of wildlife, and miles of coastline, B.C. is a destination for those who love to explore.
Exceptional Location
B.C. is home to diverse climates. Embrace the temperate rainforest of B.C.’s southern coastline, or seek out snowier winters and warm summers in B.C.’s interior and northern regions. From small towns to cosmopolitan cities, there’s something for everyone.
Take the next step in your career.
Find your next opportunity at one of B.C.’s eight public health care employers, or in a new primary care network. Discover what it means to be cared for, here in B.C.
Need help with next steps?
Register to connect with a B.C. health recruitment specialist, who can give you customized advice based on your profession, credentials, and interests. Get help navigating licensing and immigration requirements, and start moving your career forward.
Not yet trained to work in health care?
B.C.’s new Health Career Access Program provides a path for Canadian citizens and permanent residents with little to no health care experience to get hired and receive paid employer-sponsored health care assistant training as part of their employment.
You’ll start as a health care support worker, and receive paid training that leads to full qualification as a health care assistant within one year.