Indigenous Recruitment

Interior Health acknowledges and honours the ancestral, traditional and unceded territories of the Tŝilhqot’in, Secwépemc, Dãkelh Dené, St’át’imc, syilx, Nlaka’pamux and Ktunaxa Nations whose lands we live and work upon. We invite you into a health system that values Indigenous voices, stories and contributions.

The Indigenous Recruitment team is here to support Indigenous job seekers with compassion and care, offering one-on-one guidance every step of the way.

We provide:

• Support with resumes and cover letters
• Personalized job coaching
• Career exploration and planning
• Interview preparation and tips
• Guidance through the application and hiring process

Together, we’re working toward a future where Indigenous voices, strengths and leadership are reflected and valued across all areas of health care.

Ready to take the next step? Contact the Indigenous Recruitment Team and we'll send you a link to apply for one-on-one support.

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Our work is about more than recruitment—it’s about building relationships, creating space and supporting Indigenous job seekers at every stage of their journey. 

Here’s how we engage with community: 

• Connecting in community spaces
  We attend Indigenous-led job fairs, career events and workshops to meet people where they are and share opportunities face-to-face. 
• Inspiring the next generation
  We engage youth in conversations about health care careers, helping them imagine their futures and take their first steps toward them. 
• Supporting career exploration at any stage
  Many community members are looking to make a career change, and we’re here to help them explore how their skills, experiences and passions can translate into meaningful roles in health care. 
• Building lasting relationships
  We work to foster relationships with Indigenous communities through ongoing connection—whether that’s attending events, sharing opportunities, or staying in touch through email and phone. While we may not always meet in person, we are committed to being present, responsive, and respectful in how we engage. 
• Sharing support and resources
  We offer tools, guidance and one-on-one conversations in culturally safe spaces—whether someone is applying for their first job or returning to the workforce. 

We believe in walking together to create meaningful employment opportunities for Indigenous job seekers. Whether you’re part of a:

• A community-led employment and training office
• An employment organization with Indigenous-focused programs
• A school or educational institution including K-12 schools, adult education centres or post-secondary institutions interested in career exploration and job readiness

Stay connected

Get in touch with us! We’ll add you to our email list so you can receive:

• Indigenous-specific job postings across the region
• Updates on new programs and initiatives
• Resources to help support Indigenous candidates

Let’s work together

We’re always looking to strengthen relationships that support Indigenous employment.

Let us know if:

• You would like our team to attend an upcoming career or community event
• You’re interested in having our team join you, either in person or virtually, to offer job readiness workshops or career information sessions that support Indigenous job seekers with tools, confidence and guidance.

Interested in partnering or learning more? Reach out to our Indigenous Recruitment team—we would love to hear from you.

Our stories

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Depending on the collective agreement and employee status or type, the following benefits are employer paid in most cases (i.e. active regular/permanent). Further details and coverage amounts will be provided upon confirmation of employment.

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Indigenous-specific benefits

Ceremonial, cultural and spiritual leave for Indigenous employees

Self-identified Indigenous employees may request up to five days of paid leave per calendar year to participate in ceremonial, cultural or spiritual events. It could be to attend things such as Hoobiyee, Powwows and Seasonal Food Harvesting, or going to a sweat lodge and ceremonies held for a significant family event.

Indigenous Employee Network

The Indigenous Employee Network is a new virtual space for Indigenous staff to build networks and connections across IH, share resources, plan in-person events and more.

Indigenous Employee Voices Committee

This committee advances Indigenous initiatives and perspectives by advising and making recommendations to support reconciliation, cultural safety and positive experiences for Indigenous Peoples working or receiving care and services at IH.

Interior Health is deeply committed to increasing Indigenous representation across all levels of the organization—because representation matters, and Indigenous voices, knowledge and leadership are vital in shaping the future of health care.

We welcome and encourage candidates to voluntarily include their First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit self-identification within their Interior Health profile, or within their resume or cover letter.

If you see more than one position that interests you, please submit a separate application for each one. Each posting likely has a different hiring manager, and applying individually helps ensure your application is seen and considered for every opportunity you're qualified for.

You can also set up a job alert to stay informed when new roles that match your skills and interests are posted.

Interior Health is on a journey to build a health-care system where Indigenous people feel seen, heard and valued—in every space, at every level.

Our commitment goes beyond hiring; it’s about creating meaningful change. That means increasing Indigenous representation across the organization, growing cultural humility, and shaping safer, more welcoming environments—both in our hospitals and in the communities we serve.

Grounded in voice and experience, the Indigenous Employee Experience Strategy was developed to enhance the overall employment experience for Indigenous Peoples within IH, and addresses the recommendations in foundational documents such as the In Plain Sight Report, weaving external calls for change with internal strategies to build organizational capacity and create a positive employment experience for Indigenous job seekers, candidates, and employees.

Read the Indigenous Employee Experience Strategy

Interior Health is grateful to provide care on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories the Dãkelh Dene, Tsilhqot’in, Stl’atl’imc, Nlaka’pamux, syilx, Secwépemc and Ktunaxa. We recognize the ongoing impacts of colonization and remain committed to advancing health equity and building respectful, accountable relationships with the Indigenous communities we serve.

These territories are home to 54 First Nations communities, each with their own histories, strengths, and voices that continue to shape our region. We recognize and honour these deep connections to land, language, and wellness.

First Nations Communities Map

Listen to Interior First Nations Pronunciations

The Interior region is also home to 14 Métis Chartered Communities, each carrying a proud legacy of resilience, identity, and community connection.

We honour the distinct place of Métis Peoples in this region and across health care and invite you to learn more by visiting Métis Nation BC.

Métis Chartered Communities Map

We recognize that many Indigenous peoples including Inuit, Métis, and First Nations live in urban centres or away from their home communities. Your identity, values, and connection to culture are valid, no matter where you live. The Interior region is also home to 9 urban-away-from-home organizations who contribute to the diverse landscape of Indigenous ways of knowing and being.

Inuit, Urban and Away-from-Home Communities Map

Resources

• Interior Health Indigenous Health and Wellness Strategy
• Indigenous Health and Wellness
• Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility
• Indigenous Patient Navigator Service
• Indigenous Partnerships
• Indigenous Educational Financial Support Guide

Through engaging storytelling and insightful interviews, Interior Voices cohosts aim to illuminate the complexities of health and wellness and celebrate cultural resilience while addressing the challenges Indigenous peoples face navigating healthcare systems.

Learn more about the podcast and listen to episodes

Volunteers are welcomed, respected and valued members of the Interior Health care team!

Share your life experiences to help others, gain a personal satisfaction that comes from helping others, or explore career and education options.

Youth who volunteer may possibly earn credits towards their High School Graduation Diploma.

Learn more about volunteer opportunities

Working in health care is not just a job—it’s a chance to honour our ancestors, uplift Nations and shape the future of wellness for all our relations.