Co-op & Internships
At Interior Health, post-secondary student education turns into real-world experience. Through our co-op and student placement opportunities, you’ll gain hands-on learning and mentorship from experienced professionals. Whether you are exploring your career path or building experience in your field of study, Interior Health (IH) offers opportunities to grow, connect, and launch your future.
Post-Secondary Students & Co-op Opportunities
Whether you are exploring career options, building experience in your field, or preparing for graduation, Interior Health offers meaningful student opportunities that help you grow professionally while making a real impact in communities across the region.
At IH, students are more than temporary team members, you are part of a collaborative organization that values innovation, learning, and future talent. Through co-op placements, internships, practicums, and student employment opportunities, you can apply your education in a real-world environment while working alongside experienced professionals.
Interior Health...More Than a Work Term
A student position at IH is more than just gaining experience, it is an opportunity to discover hospital career pathways, strengthen your skills, and make meaningful connections that can support your future career.
Many students return for additional placements or continue their careers with Interior Health after graduation. With IH you can expect:
- Meaningful Work Experience
Hands-on, real-world experience working on projects and initiatives that make a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.
- Mentorship & Professional Growth
Learn from experienced professionals dedicated to helping you grow your technical and professional skills while supporting your long-term career goals.
- Build Your Network
Connect with leaders, teams, and fellow students from a wide range of disciplines and backgrounds.
- Collaborative Team Environment
Experience working in multidisciplinary teams where innovation, inclusion, and collaboration are valued. Students often have opportunities to collaborate across departments.
- Supportive, Inclusive Culture
We foster a supportive, inclusive workplace that values work–life balance, giving students the opportunity to learn, contribute, and thrive.
Explore Student Opportunities
Interior Health offers post-secondary student and co-op placements across many areas of the organization, including both clinical and non-clinical disciplines.
Areas Where Students Can Work
- Human Resources
- Workforce Planning
- Accounting & Finance
- Digital Health
- Biomedical Engineering
- Communications
- Operations Research & Advanced Analytics
- Environmental Sustainability
- Capital Planning
- Medical Imaging
- Laboratory Services
- Indigenous Health
- Pharmacy Services
- Information Technology
- Business Administration
- Support Services
- And many more
Start Your Journey with Interior Health
Ready to explore your future with Interior Health?
Browse current student and co-op opportunities and discover how you can gain valuable experience while making a difference in communities across the region.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, all candidates must apply via IH Careers website to be considered for a student position. Your application through the University job board does not transfer to IH.
If you do not see a posting that is the right fit, you are encouraged to apply for job alerts. You will be alerted via email when there is a job that matches your alert.
Both Co-op and Non-Co-op students are considered for student positions, unless the posting indicates the requirement of a Co-op student. If you are a student enrolled in a post-secondary program, you are encouraged to apply.
The application review process typically takes 2 to 4 weeks. However, actual timelines can vary significantly based on the department and the volume of applications being processed.
In order to be eligible for a student position, you must be actively enrolled in a post-secondary program. If you have completed your degree, you are encouraged to apply on other vacancies that match your education and experience at jobs.interiorhealth.ca.
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