Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants - Health

YOUR CANADIAN CAREER STARTS HERE.

Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants - Health is for newcomers living in any British Columbia community with training and skills as a Nurse (RN/LPN/RPN), Physician (General Practitioner or Specialist), Sonographer or Health Care Assistant (HCA). Working one-to-one with knowledgeable career coaches, you will gain valuable resources needed to launch your career in Canada’s health care system.

The program is free for internationally trained healthcare professionals who:

1. Are committed to pursuing licensure in the same field as their pre-landing experience 
2. Have 3 years of international work experience* as a Certified Nurse (RN/LPN/RPN), Physician (General Practitioner or Specialist), Sonographer or Health Care Assistant.

*Applicants 19 - 30 years of age or under, may apply with 1 year of international work experience in their regulated profession

Note: Newcomers with a background in occupations other than the ones listed above should proceed to Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants – Tri-Cities or Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants – Education & Social Services

To apply you must:

1. Meet the following English language requirements:
   • Sonographer, Health Care Assistant: Minimum CLB 6+ or equivalent
   • Nurses, Physicians: No more than one level below the regulatory requirements
2. Be a Permanent Resident (5 years or less) currently living in British Columbia
3. Not received Employment Insurance (EI) within the last 5 years, and not currently receiving BC Employment Assistance (BCEA)
4. Be motivated to conduct an active job search for employment in a health related area
5. Applicants must have started the process towards upgrading or certification to practice in Canada.

UPCOMING INFO SESSIONS

Join us for a virtual information session to learn more about starting their healthcare career in BC!

Care Aide Registration for IEHPs – September 16^th – 5-6 PM

Registered Nursing for IENs – October 14^th – 5-6 PM

Care Aide Registration for IEHPs: December 16^th – 5-6 PM

Registered Nursing for IENS – January 20th – 5-6 PM

Care Aide Registration for IEHPs – February 17th – 5-6 PM

Registered Nursing for IENs – March 17th – 5-6 PM