International and Out-of-province Applicants
PHSA welcomes job applications and inquiries from people living outside of British Columbia (BC) or Canada. You must meet minimum position requirements and be eligible to be licensed in BC.
Immigration support
If you are offered a position with PHSA, you must be registered with your profession’s regulatory body in British Columbia (e.g. BC College of Nurses and Midwives, College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia) before you can receive formal authorization to work in Canada. Once you’re registered, there are several resources in place to support your immigration.
- PHSA has an in-house immigration support team available to guide new employees and their families. They can show you how to get authorization to work in Canada and apply for permanent residency; and provide general assistance with moving to BC
- The BC Provincial Nominee Program helps support PHSA and job candidates with the work authorization process. It "nominates" individuals who hold a valid job offer and then issues a letter to support a work permit. The letter is needed to apply for the initial work permit. The nomination starts the process to apply for permanent residency
- Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada: this government agency provides detailed information to support relocating to Canada for work, and for applying to become a permanent resident of Canada.
Moving to BC
See the Welcome to BC: Information for Newcomers guide for information about moving to BC.
Living in beautiful British Columbia
From outdoor sports to downtown fine dining
BC lifestyle
Located on Canada’s west coast, the province of British Columbia (BC) offers a range of lifestyle options from urban bustle to small-town living. Grow your career with PHSA in beautiful BC.
We are grateful to all the First Nations who have cared for and nurtured the lands and waters around us for all time.
We are grateful to all the First Nations who have cared for and nurtured the lands and waters around us for all time.
Resources for applicants
International health care careers beyond PHSA
The BC Government provides detailed information and support for health care professionals. Visit bchealthcareers.ca, a website that connects health professionals worldwide to public sector health care jobs in British Columbia. This site offers helpful information and links for different professional groups, including physicians, nurses and allied health.
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