Recruitment Incentives

Qualified candidates for permanent and temporary placements may be eligible for financial relocation assistance at the time of hire (for example, two-year return of service). The dollar amount is influenced by distance and aligns with Public Sector Employers Council. Please speak with your hiring manager or recruiter during the hiring process.

Recent graduates in select in-demand occupations can have their B.C. student loans forgiven by agreeing to work at publicly-funded facilities in underserved communities in British Columbia or working with children in occupations where there is an identified shortage in the province. Check out the program details to see if you’re eligible.

The Canada Loan Forgiveness Programs offer eligible recent graduates an opportunity to exchange loans for work in the community.

Eligible employees (regular full-time and regular part-time employees covered by the NBA, HSPBA, FBA, and CBA agreements) working in eligible communities will receive incentive pay of up to $2,000 per quarter, prorated for productive hours, to a maximum of $8,000 for the year. Details should be discussed with the hiring manager or recruiter prior to accepting the offer.

Relocate to take a permanent nursing position in one of the below communities and you may be eligible to receive $10,000.

This incentive is available to potential external hires to Interior Health and internal casuals who have not had regular employment status in the past year and would need to relocate outside their current work location/community to take advantage of this opportunity. This program requires a three-year Return-of-Service (ROS).