Health Shared Services BC

The Health Shared Services BC (HSSBC) is a unique initiative that provides non-clinical support services to BC's six health authorities. Services to BC’s health authorities are now provided by a new division of Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) called Health Shared Services BC (HSSBC). Visit www.hssbc.ca/Careers to learn more about provincial career opportunities.

St. Joseph's General Hospital

St. Joseph's General Hospital, Comox, is a 234-bed hospital (109 in acute care and 125 in extended and transitional care). St. Joseph's General Hospital is owned by the Bishop of Victoria and is managed locally by a board of Comox Valley residents. Visit www.sjghcomox.ca for more information. 

Currently recruiting for:
Medical Director - Open Until Filled  
Manager, Diagnostic Imaging - Open Until Filled

B.C. Ambulance Service

The BC Ambulance Service (BCAS) operates under the authority of the Emergency and Health Services Commission (EHSC), per the Emergency and Health Services Act. The EHSC is mandated to ensure both the provision of emergency health services, delivered through the BCAS, and the provision of non-emergency health and tele-health information services, through HealthlinkBC. BC Ambulance Service (BCAS) is comprised of two divisions: the Operations Division and the Corporate Services Division. To learn more visit www.bcas.ca.

B.C. Cancer Agency - Vancouver Island Centre

The Vancouver Island Centre is located next to the Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria and is one of five full service cancer centres of the BC Cancer Agency (BCCA). We provide oncology consultations, chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments for people who live on Vancouver Island. For career opportunities and more information about BCCA, please visit the website at: www.bccancer.bc.ca

Baptist Housing Care Homes

Baptist Housing Care Homes are well known in the community for providing exceptional care to their aging residents. Visit www.baptisthousing.org for more information.

BC Ministry of Children and Family Development

The Ministry of Children & Family Development works to ensure that the province's children and families have the best chances possible to succeed and thrive. The ministry's general responsibilities include: Child Protection and Family Development; Adoption; Foster Care; Early Childhood Development and Child Care; Child and Youth Mental Health; Youth Justice and Youth Services and Special Needs Children & Youth. Visit www.gov.bc.ca/mcf for more information.

Beacon Community Services

Beacon Community Services is a non-profit agency offering Home Support Services as well a wide variety of social, health, housing and employment programs in an atmosphere of respect, understanding and compassion. Beacon Community Services is the contracted Home Support service provider for VIHA in the Greater Victoria area. Visit www.beaconcs.ca for more information.

Currently recruiting for a variety of positions, including: Community Health Workers, Regular LPN Supervisor and Casual LPN Supervisors: Employment at Beacon Community Services.

Beckley Farm Lodge

Beckley Farm Lodge, a long term seniors care facility located in beautiful James Bay in Victoria. Beckley Farm Lodge operates two facilities, including Ayre Manor in Sooke.  Between them, the two facilities employ approximately 200 employees. For more information contact Norah Brown, Director of Resident Care by email: nbrown@beckleyfarmlodge.com.

Broadmead Care Society  - The Lodge at Broadmead & Veterans Health Centre

The Broadmead Care Society is a non-profit society working in partnership with the Vancouver Island Health Authority and Veterans Affairs Canada to meet the health care needs of Veterans, seniors and members of our community. Visit www.broadmeadcare.com for more information.

Campbell River & District Adult Care Society

Campbell River and District Adult Care Society (CRADC) is a not-for-profit organization that provides an adult day program. Services include a variety of therapeutic, health, social, and recreational programs for individuals with chronic health related problems. CRADC is a registered charity serving the Campbell River area since 1980. Email cradult@telus.net for more information.

Camosun College

The School of Health and Human Services is dedicated to preparing learners to work effectively as care professionals on health care teams and in human services agencies. The faculty, staff and administration in the School of Health and Human Services are committed to developing environments that foster learning success. Visit www.camosun.bc.ca for more information.

Currently recruiting for: Chair, Allied Health & Technologies AND Instructor, Medical Radiography Technology Program (PDF) - closes Feb 20, 2012

Cool Aid Society

The Victoria Cool Aid Society provides a wide range of programs including affordable housing, emergency shelters, community health and dental services, life skills and job training, and a casual labour pool, for those who need it most. Visit www.coolaid.org for more information.

Cowichan Tribes

The Cowichan Tribes, located in the Cowichan Valley, is the single largest First Nation in BC with over 3,800 registered members with about half currently live on the Reserve. It is comprised of seven traditional villages (Kw’amutsun, Qwum’yiqun’, Hwulqwselu, S’amuna’, L’uml’umuluts, Hinupsum, Tl’ulpalus). The Quw’utsun Smuneem (Cowichan children) Elementary School was opened in May 2004.  Currently Quw’utsun Smuneem teaches Kindergarten to Grade Three.  Eventually the school would like to go up to Grade Six like other elementary schools in the District. Quw’utsun Smuneem is the only First Nations school with enough students to offer separate classes for each age group.
Visit www.cowichantribes.com for more information.

Good Samaritan Society

The Good Samaritan Society has 60 years of experience in providing complex/continuing care, assisted living and other specialized health and community care services in innovative and caring environments. We are one of the largest not-for-profit, voluntary care providers in Alberta and British Columbia. Visit www.gss.org for more information.

Independent Living Housing Society of Greater Victoria

The Independent Living Housing Society of Greater Victoria was established in 1976 by a group of people who lived at the Gorge Road Hospital in its Extended Care Unit. They shared the desire to live a more independent lifestyle free of institutional constraints, and met to discuss new and innovative options. The Independent Living Housing Society provides homes and support to people with physical and/or cognitive disabilities that maintain and enhance independent lifestylesindividuals in six supported living environments. These include apartments, shared living, group homes and a respite home. Visit www.ilhs.ca for more information.

Inter Tribal Health Authority

ITHA is a multicultural agency. They are owned and operated by 29 Member Nations, all with distinct cultural characteristics.  "Inter Tribal Health Authority exists to support its Member First Nations by enhancing the quality of life and well being of their people and families through community development, professional consultation and direct health services".  Visit http://www.intertribalhealth.ca/index.html for more information.

Island Medical Program

University of BC’s Faculty of Medicine, in collaboration with the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC), the University of Victoria (UVic) and the Vancouver-Fraser Medical Program (VFMP) at UBC has provided medical education training at these three sites since 2004. Visit http://imp.uvic.ca for more information.

Currently recruiting for: Assistant Dean , UBC MD Undergraduate Education
Closes February 29, 2012

James Bay Health Care Centre

At the centre, a team of care providers including family physicians, nurse practitioners, advanced practice nurses and other full-time or part-time health care providers provide the services required by people who are registered as part of the centre's patient roster. Services include a range of care from prevention to community and chronic disease management. Visit www.jbcp.bc.ca to learn more.

Victoria Youth Clinic is a FREE Health Care Service for youth 12 to 24 years. A physician, nurse/counsellor and medical office assistant staff the clinic on a part-time basis. The clinic is currently operated at two different sites: James Bay Community Project on Tuesday and Thursday afternoon/evenings and Monday and Wednesday evenings in Downtown Victoria.

The Kiwanis Pavilion

The Kiwanis Pavilion (formerly the Oak Bay Kiwanis Pavilion) is a facility specializing in the care of people with dementia. They provide care through all stages of this condition, from the earliest to the most advanced in warm, home-like atmosphere by grouping residents into small families of eight to twelve. Visit www.obkp.org  for more information.  

Kwakiutl District Council

The Kwakiutl District Council (KDC) is a not-for-profit society whose clients consist of 10 First Nations located primarily in the northeast region of Vancouver Island representing an on-reserve population of approximately 2500 living in remote, rural and urban environments.   The KDC provides government funded programs and services with an annual budget of +/- $2.5 million and 40+ staff. 

Lasqueti Island Last Resort Society

The Societ's mission is to promote health and the prevention of illness to the residents of Lasqueti Island and the surrounding islands.  To provide our elders and those who need care with an environment that honors individual choices, offers safe and quality support, fosters dignity, friendship, humor, respect, understanding, and all aspects of well being, and creates opportunities for integration into community life whenever possible. To assist in achieving these purposes, the Society will operate and facilitate the operation of  programs with the objective of producing a locally run, integrated health care system on the island. Visit lasqueti.ca for more information.  

Luther Court

Luther Court is a Christian organization dedicated to providing care, shelter, support and community outreach to seniors.  They offer 60 complex care rooms, 30 assisted living apartments, 28 independent apartments and an adult day program.  Luther Court is close to all amenities and part of the Cedar Hill neighbourhood.  Visit www.luthercourt.org for more information.

Mount St. Mary Hospital

Mount St. Mary Hospital, Victoria, is a caring community where people who need long-term support can live in a home-like environment that supports their independence, dignity and quality of life. Visit mtstmary.victoria.bc.ca for more information.

'Namgis First Nation

The 'Namgis Health Centre, on Cormorant Island was built in 1983. Cormorant Island, with a population of approximately 1500 is located off the northeast coast of Vancouver Island. The Health Centre houses a two doctor medical clinic, community and home care nurses, social services and community development staff. Visit 'Namgis First Nation for more information.

Nanaimo Child Development Centre

The Nanaimo Child Development Centre is a non-profit organization providing individualized services for children and their families. Visit the Nanaimo Child Development Centre for more information.

Currently recruiting for: Registered Psychologist (PDF) - Open until filled

New Horizons Care Corporation

New Horizons Care Corporation has a new 94-bed residential complex care home in Campbell River. This home specializes in care for residents with dementia, tertiary geriatric mental health, and general complex care needs. Visit newhorizonscare.com for more information.  

Nigel – Services for Adults with Disabilities Society

Nigel House is a complex care facility, which provides a home for 28 physically disabled young adults. Nigel provides leadership by ensuring needed community resources are provided for the physically disabled through strategic partnerships. Visit www.nigel-qlc.com for more information. 

Oak Bay Lodge

Located in Oak Bay, Oak Bay Lodge is a large complex care facility providing care for seniors in a residential care setting.  Oak Bay Lodge offers a variety of services for seniors.  For more information, contact Human Resources @ 250/370-6647.

Currently recruiting for: Oak Bay Lodge RN RPN (PDF) - Open Until Filled

University of Victoria

University of Victoria is one of Canada's leading comprehensive universities and one of BC's Top 55 Employers. Visit www.uvic.ca for more information.

Vancouver Island University

Vancouver Island University (VIU) offers a variety of certificate, diploma, and degree programs. Our programs provide training in academic, vocational, and technical fields. VIU posts available positions on the website on a weekly basis - visit www.viu.ca/HumanResources/postings for more information.  On the postings page, there is a subscription tool so that you can sign up to be e-mailed when new postings are put on the website.

Victoria Epilepsy & Parkinson's Centre

Victoria Epilepsy & Parkinson's Centre is a non-profit society whose purpose is to strengthen clients’ and families’ ability to manage the physical, psychological and social effects of Parkinson’s and epilepsy. Parkinson's and epilepsy are unrelated conditions. Sharing administrative resources allows us to provide more cost-effective service to residents of Victoria,surrounding municipalities, the Saanich Peninsula and the Gulf Islands.  Visit www.vepc.bc.ca for more information. 

Victoria Hospice

Victoria Hospice provides care and support for individuals and their families facing advanced illness, death and bereavement. The Victoria Hospice team of physicians, nurses, counsellors, spiritual caregivers and volunteers provides expert physical, social, emotional and spiritual care. Visit www.victoriahospice.org for more information.

Victoria Hospice & Palliative Care Foundation

Established in 1997, Victoria Hospice and Palliative Care Foundation is the fundraising arm of support to the Society in its mission ‘to enhance the quality of life for those facing advancing illness, death, and bereavement through skilled and compassionate care, education, research and advocacy. The Foundation’s Development program currently includes Annual Giving, Major Gifts, Legacy Gifts, and Special Events. Visit www.victoriahospice.ca for more information.

Victoria Hospitals Foundation

The Victoria Hospitals Foundation's focus is fundraising for the Royal Jubilee and Victoria General Hospitals. Funding priorities are established in partnership with the Vancouver Island Health Authority. Visit www.victoriahf.ca for more information.