Explore jobs by B.C. public health employer

There are eight public health employers that govern, plan and deliver health-care services to the people in B.C. Five of our public health employers are regionally based and provide services to a particular geographic area.

We also have a provincial health authority that delivers provincial programs and specialized services, a faith-based health-care provider, and the First Nations Health Authority, which is focused on improving the health and health outcomes for First Nations peoples across the province.

Select a health authority below for more details:

As one of the province’s largest employers, PHSA is committed to innovation and academic excellence, where every employee contributes to exceptional care in the most complex and specialized areas. We’re a Top-100 Employer providing specialized health care services and programs in B.C. communities — rural and remote to urban centres — on the territories of many distinct First Nations.  

We offer a collaborative, inclusive, professional health and medical community, with challenging employment opportunities serving diverse populations across B.C. Join us to inspire and unite as specialized teams in creating a healthier province.

Join the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) and be part of a movement transforming health care to over 200 diverse First Nations communities across British Columbia. FNHA offers meaningful, culturally safe work rooted in First Nations values. With flexible work arrangements, competitive compensation, and a strong focus on wellness, learning, and community, FNHA supports your growth while you support others.  

If you’re passionate about building relationships that strengthen and uplift communities, joining FNHA could be the perfect fit for you. Together, we’re building a healthier future. Join us to lead with culture and practice with purpose! 

Providence Health Care is a mission and values-driven organization with a 130-year legacy of compassionate care, innovation, and social justice. Operating 18 sites across Vancouver, we deliver leading-edge programs, like Road to Recovery, that support B.C.’s diverse and underserved populations. At Providence, we’re also building the future of health care with the opening of the new St. Paul’s Hospital—the provincial heart and lung centre—in 2027. This $2 billion facility will be a hub for advanced care, research, and collaboration.  

Join us in shaping a healthier future, right in the heart of one of Canada’s most vibrant cities. 

Spanning 600,000 square km, Northern Health boasts the most diverse and affordable communities in BC to live, work, and play. Ditch the long commutes and enjoy more time spent doing what you love. Experience the diverse beauty of the Canadian landscape while taking advantage of year-round outdoor activities. From the Pacific Ocean to the Rocky Mountains, there are a variety of urban, rural, and remote opportunities waiting for you! Additionally, Northern Health offers exceptional benefits, incentives, and career growth. There are a variety of leadership development, post-secondary, and special program opportunities ready for you to take advantage of. 

Interior Health is a regional public health authority serving over 899,000 people across British Columbia’s stunning southern interior. We are committed to upholding their values of compassion, quality, safety, and integrity as we work together to improve lives through innovative, inclusive, accessible, and culturally safe health care.  

Our diverse team of 28,800+ staff and 3,000+ medical professionals support communities across urban and rural settings. Proudly Rainbow Registered and recognized as a Top 100 Employer in British Columbia and Canada, we offer a rewarding career in a beautiful region rich with outdoor activities and cultural heritage.

At Vancouver Coastal Health, you’ll join a passionate team delivering exceptional, quality care in a supportive, inclusive and innovative environment. We offer meaningful work that makes a real impact in diverse communities, guided by leaders who care about your growth and well-being. Collaboration, continuous learning and career development are at the heart of our culture.  

Enjoy a West Coast lifestyle and the chance to live in one of the most beautiful regions in the world. Join us at Vancouver Coastal Health. 

A meaningful place to work. Island Health provides health-care services to people on Vancouver Island and surrounding islands and communities. We’re always looking for dedicated professionals to join our growing teams and help us shape innovative and culturally safe care in our province. Join us and help build the future of health! 

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley and is the largest of the five regional health authorities in B.C. We are responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Boston Bar on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations. 

Situated in one of the most desirable places to live in the world, our dynamic communities along with inspiring scenery and easy access to an abundance of outdoor activities, provide an amazing quality of life for you and your whole family year-round. 

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Health Match BC recruitment supports

Health Match BC is a free recruitment service for health-care professionals funded by the Government of British Columbia. For over 25 years, Health Match BC has been a trusted resource for nurses, select allied health professionals, physicians, and health care assistants looking to build their careers in B.C.

Health Match BC provides services to the following health-care worker groups:

  • Registered nurses/registered psychiatric nurses   
  • Licensed practical nurses* 
  • Internationally educated labour mobility nurses* 
  • Midwives   
  • Nurse practitioners   
  • Clinical/hospital pharmacists* 
  • Diagnostic medical sonographers* 
  • Medical laboratory technologists   
  • Medical radiation technologists* 
  • Occupational therapists  
  • Physiotherapists   
  • Family physicians   
  • Specialist physicians   
  • Associate physicians  
  • Health care assistants  

(*) Service to licensed practical nurses (LPNs), internationally educated labour mobility nurses (IELMNs), clinical pharmacists, diagnostic medical sonographers and medical radiation technologists may be limited to self-service resources, immigration support, and employment referrals.

Register now to receive access to up-to-date information including webinars, profession-specific guidance and 1-on-1 service from recruitment specialists including:

Guidance through licensing and registration processes

Providing information about financial support (if eligible)

Access to a large bank of informational videos, brochures, and other resources

Providing information about communities of interest  

Making connections with health employers 

Immigration (Provincial Nominee Program) information and guidance 

Looking to make a difference in health-care? Consider some of the featured opportunities across the province in areas where we need health-care workers the most. 

BC Cancer

Join a team delivering world-class cancer care and leading-edge research. BC Cancer is hiring skilled professionals across all roles who are committed to culturally safe inclusive environments dedicated to advancing innovative cancer care and research to patients across British Columbia.

Emergency departments

Thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments where your expertise saves lives. Health authorities are actively recruiting emergency physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals in urban and rural communities. 

GoHealth BC

Ready for adventure? GoHealth BC offers flexible, short-term assignments in high-need areas across the province—perfect for those who want to travel, gain experience, and make an immediate impact.