Follow your heart to British Columbia, Canada

Video title: BC Health Careers – Working in British Columbia

[Describer] Aerial view of Vancouver over the Lion’s Gate Bridge as a ferry navigates the harbour.

[Katie] For anyone who’s wondering why they should move to British Columbia, the first question I would ask, what kind of lifestyle do you have? What are you hoping to gain out of your future?

[Describer] Aerial view of a waterfall, then a landscape view of the Salish Sea.

[Narrator] For decades, people have followed their hearts to British Columbia.

[Describer] A series of health care professionals come on screen to introduce themselves.

[Katie] I came from Oklahoma in the United States.

[Text] Katie, Social Worker MSW, RSW

[Marita] I moved here from Boston.

[Text] Marita, Nurse Practitioner MSN, FNP

[Adam] I was living in Seattle.

[Text] Adam, Family Physician DO, CCFP

[Shelly] I moved to Canada. It’ll be 20 years next month.

[Text] Shelly, Nurse and Patient Care Coordinator RN, BSN

[Describer] A series of clips of these professionals in their workplaces, enjoying the natural environment and local lifestyle, and talking on-screen.

[Narrator] Recently, the registration process for many internationally trained healthcare professionals who want to work in the province has improved, allowing people to fall in love with British Columbia for its natural beauty, inclusive communities, values of equity, and quality of life.

[Adam] The beauty of the landscape, the friendliness of the people, the sense of life going at a slower pace, all of that was a huge draw.

[Marita] You can have people that are interested in all of the culture and all of the things that come to Vancouver, but also want to spend time outside in the mountains at the beach. It’s a really nice combination.

[Narrator] The scenery is breathtaking, but what helps make British Columbia feel like home are the warm, welcoming communities with family life at the center.

[Describer] Clips of Katie’s family of three enjoying spending time together.

[Katie] I feel like I already know so many people in town. You know, that’s just not something I’m used to, to just be so open and so kind to everyone, and that’s just how it is here.

[Describer] Clips of Marita talking on-screen, then enjoying spending time with friends.

[Marita] I was working a lot and it was just really chaotic and I feel like that was a big draw to British Columbia and feeling like there was more focus on work and life both being equally important.

[Describer] Alternating clips of Shelly spending time with her family of four, talking on-screen, and sitting and laughing with colleagues.

[Narrator] Most find that well-being at home translates to the workplace too.

[Shelly] When I first moved here, I didn’t actually know anybody at all. So the people that I went to work with became friends. Now we’ve developed relationships over the years, but I’ve been in the same unit and the same hospital for 20 years. And it’s mainly because of the people and the colleagues I have to work with.

[Narrator] Health professionals who have relocated to British Columbia have plenty of advice for anyone else considering the move.

[Describer] Alternating clips of Adam and Shelly talking on-screen and each enjoying the local environment.

[Adam] If you’re curious, if you’re thinking about moving to British Columbia to practice as a health professional, visit, attend a conference, reach out, stay in touch.

[Shelly] But also, I think, just take that opportunity. You never know where it will take you.

[Describer] A shot of the Salish Sea with branches and rocks in the foreground, mountains in the background, and seagulls flying.

[Text] Connect with a Health Recruitment Specialist.