Information for International Applicants

We are happy to welcome internationally trained professionals to work with us towards our goal of health and well-being for all. Thanks to new, streamlined processes supported by the province of British Columbia, it’s easier than ever to qualify for key roles!

If you are an international applicant, please follow the steps below to apply:

Step 1: Determine your eligibility to work in Canada

• Who Can Apply – Eligibility Requirements
• Application to Work in Canada – Work Permits
• Immigration and Citizenship

Step 2: Begin the assessment process to practice your profession

• Dietitian | College of Health and Care Professionals of BC
• Occupational Therapy | Association of Canadian Occupational Therapy Regulatory Organizations
• Oral Health | BC College of Oral Health Professionals
• Medical Laboratory Professionals | Canadian Alliance of Medical Laboratory Professionals Regulators
• Medical Radiation Technology | Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists
• Nursing | BC College of Nurses and Midwives
• Pharmacy | College of Pharmacists of BC
• Physiotherapy | Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators
• Respiratory Therapy | Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (Associate membership)
• Social Work | BC College of Registered Social Workers
• Sonography | Canadian Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
• Speech-Language Pathology | College of Health and Care Professionals of BC ; Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists

International credentials must be assessed against Canadian education standards via International Credential Evaluation Services (ICES) or World Education Services (WES).

Receive confirmation of your eligibility to write your exam OR for a temporary registration to practice your profession in British Columbia.

Step 3: Create a profile & apply for opportunities!

Now that you have determined that you are eligible to work in Canada and have started the credential assessment process, you can apply for opportunities!

Please create an Interior Health Profile first, and then explore career opportunities!

• WelcomeBC
• Immigrate to BC
• BC Health Careers
• PASS Program – Pre-Arrival Program and Newcomer Services for Internationally Educated Nurses immigrating to Canada
• Health Match BC: For Physicians, Registered Nurses, and Allied Health Professionals
• Current Recruitment Incentives for Interior Health