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.

Eligible new employees in identified rural communities may receive up to $20,000 for a two-year return of service.

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Eligible new employees accepting select difficult-to-fill vacancies in urban and metro communities may receive up to $15,000 for a two-year return of service.

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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 Student Loan Forgiveness program allows eligible graduates to reduce their federal student loan debt by working in under‑served communities across Canada.

NEW! Thanks to a recent expansion of the program, pharmacists, physiotherapists, social workers and other eligible occupations are now included in the list of eligible careers for the program. This is a fantastic opportunity to build your career, make an impact, and ease the cost of your education.

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.