WorkBC and IH community partnership continues to grow

Elizabeth works closely with Belle Virdee, an Employer Relationship Specialist with the WorkBC Kamloops office. They share job opportunities and community events, helping connect local job seekers with IH recruiters and resources.

At WorkBC career fairs, that partnership comes to life. The IH booth is busy from set up to take down, filled with people eager to learn about roles across the organization, from food services and clerical positions to digital health and clinical support.

“The interest is sky-high,” Elizabeth laughs. “It’s really wonderful. People of all ages and backgrounds stop by to chat and ask questions. You get a real sense of how diverse the community is and how many people are looking for meaningful work.”

The collaboration extends beyond events, too. Earlier this year, Elizabeth gave a presentation to the WorkBC Centre – Kamloops Thompson team, walking them through IH’s hiring process, sharing tips for successful applications, and explaining specialized programs like IH’s Indigenous Recruitment and Career Exploration.

“The WorkBC staff were so engaged,” Elizabeth recalls. “They asked a million questions. It’s very clear how passionate they are about helping their clients succeed.”

That enthusiasm is already turning into results. Shortly after the presentation, two of WorkBC’s job seekers took part in IH’s Career Exploration program, shadowing medical device reprocessing technicians.

One job seeker had already enrolled at Okanagan College to train in the field, but joined the job shadowing program to be sure it was the right path—a valuable step that highlights how local collaboration can help people explore opportunities and find the right fit.

For Elizabeth, that’s what community partnership is all about.

“It’s simple, but it works,” she adds. “When we connect the dots between what people can do and what IH needs, everyone wins.”

Belle agrees wholeheartedly. “Our partnership with Interior Health has been an incredible collaboration,” she says.

“Over the years, this relationship has continued to grow, and we truly value the strong connection we’ve built. Working together to support individuals in finding meaningful employment within the health authority has been such a positive experience, and we’ve seen great success in placements as a result.”

Through collaboration, shared purpose, and a genuine commitment to their community, the teams at WorkBC Centre – Kamloops Thompson and IH are helping people take their next steps. It’s a reminder when local organizations work together, incredible things can happen close to home.

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