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Video title: BC Health Careers – Health Care Delivery in British Columbia

[Describer] An aerial view across the Burrard Bridge in Vancouver as the screen dims and text appears.

[Narrator] Canada has a universal healthcare system that’s dedicated to a patient-first approach using evidence-based care.

[Text] Universal health care; Patient-first approach; Evidence-based care.

[Katie] Universal healthcare is very important.

[Describer] Katie talking on-screen.

[Katie] A lot of my patients, they don’t have to struggle as much about how their bills are going to be paid.

[Describer] Katie and a colleague walking through a hallway.

[Narrator] Our public system delivers service through eight public health employers, made-up of five regional health authorities and three province-wide specialized service providers.

[Describer] Marita talking on-screen.

[Marita] My name is Marita and I work for Vancouver Coastal Health.

[Text] Marita, Nurse Practitioner MSN, FNP

[Describer] An aerial view of a coastal community in BC, then a landscape view of the Vancouver coastline, followed by Marita preparing a medical office bed.

[Narrator] From coastal communities to urban centres, Vancouver Coastal Health blends innovation, teamwork, and natural beauty to deliver exceptional care and a place to grow your career.

[Describer] Shelly talking on-screen.

[Shelly] My name is Shelly and I work in the Fraser Health Authority.

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

[Describer] A landscape view of the Fraser River at dawn. A flock of birds is on the water, and trees line the river bank. Next, Shelly walks along storefronts, then an aerial view of a Vancouver residential community with downtown in the background.

[Narrator] Fraser Health is British Columbia’s largest and fastest growing health authority, spanning from Metro Vancouver to the Fraser Valley, with major health care projects underway.

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

[Shelly] I live in Ladner, which is a small community. It’s a great place raise my family. It’s a country feel that’s close to the city.

[Describer] Katie appears talking on-screen.

[Katie] My name’s Katie, and I work with Interior Health Authority.

[Text] Katie, Social Worker MSW, RSW.

[Describer] A view of a BC Interior community from the top of a hill, under branches of a tree, with mountains in the background as “Interior Health” appears on-screen. Next, an aerial view of the community, followed by Katie enjoying time with her family of three.

[Narrator] Interior Health has diverse opportunities, from Kamloops to the Kootenays, supporting both urban and rural practice.

[Describer] A northern BC landscape with a small community and vast forests appears, with the map of BC on screen highlighting the upper half of the province and text that reads “Northern Health”. The screen cuts to two hikers with mountains and a lake behind them. Then, a group of friends in sunglasses, t-shirts, and shorts sit at a small table outside laughing with each other with mountains in the background.

[Narrator] Northern Health combines immersive natural settings with collaborative rural care and has strong benefits to offer amazing work-life balance set in BC’s pristine northern regions.

[Describer] An aerial view of a waterfall cuts to Adam talking on-screen.

[Adam] I’m Adam, I’m a family medicine physician, living and working on Vancouver Island with Island Health.

[Text] Adam, Family Physician DO, CCFP.

[Describer] Scenes of Adam in his workplace cut to an aerial view of a coastal Vancouver Island community. The map of BC appears highlighting the Vancouver Island health region with the text “Island Health”. Clips alternate of Vancouver Island community life and Adam enjoying the natural environment.

[Narrator] Island Health supports dozens of communities and 50 First Nations across Vancouver Island, known for its remarkable coastline and natural beauty.

[Describer] Katie appears talking on-screen.

[Katie] It’s really nice because there are five health authorities, and we all have the same goal, which is working together to help the patient.

[Describer] Clips alternate of Shelly working with her colleagues.

[Narrator] There are also three health organizations to serve unique populations and provide specialized services across the province.

[Describer] A group walking on a trail with mountains, forest, and bodies of water in the background.

[Text] First Nations Health Authority.

[Describer] Clips alternate of an Indigenous carving, First Nations community members finding health care support, and people enjoying the natural environment.

[Narrator] First Nations Health Authority is the health and wellness partner to over 200 First Nations communities in British Columbia, advancing culturally safe healthcare province-wide.

[Describer] A view of a cyclist and people on a path in Vancouver by the water with text that reads “Providence Health Care”. Clips then alternate of health care workers talking with colleagues. One health care worker hugs a patient. Then an aerial view of Vancouver shows.

[Narrator] Providence Healthcare delivers person-centered, socially-just care in Vancouver and leads cardiac, renal, HIV, and urban health services for people with complex needs, strengthened by the new St. Paul’s Hospital.

[Describer] A landscape view of a beach looking out at the water with Mountains along the horizon and text that reads “Provincial Health Services Authority”. Then clips alternate of health care workers in their workplace, someone walking up to a hospital, and aerial views of a BC community in winter surrounded by mountains.

[Narrator] Finally, the Provincial Health Services Authority offers diverse employment to provide highly specialized care across urban and remote locations in BC. No matter where you choose to work in British Columbia, you’ll receive support, flexibility, and opportunity to get established and grow your career.

[Text] Connect with a Health Recruitment Specialist.