The Island Health Medical Staff Recruitment team provides support for recruitment of Specialists and Primary Care providers.
Specialist Recruitment
- Guide the Program, Division, and/or Department leaders through the approval processes for Medical Staff vacancies
- Develop and implement marketing strategies for approved Island Health vacancies to promote Island Health as a preferred practice location
- Support selection committee processes leading to hire (establishing a pipeline of candidates, pre-screening of applicants, obtaining references, supporting interviews and site visits)
- Support shortlisted candidates with site visit arrangements and community information
- Provide letter of offer to the successful candidate
Primary Care
- Oversee UBC IMG and PRABC return of service programs
- Support recruitment to PCN/UPCCs and Primary Care Strategy
- Support community clinics with posting vacancies on Island Health careers site, Health Match BC and other sites as required
- Work collaboratively with the Divisions of Family Practice and candidates to find the best fits for practice choice and lifestyle
Recruitment of International Medical Graduates (IMGs)
- Oversee steps leading to College licensure
- Supports the Provincial Nominee Program, leading to work permit
- Provide ongoing support to IMGs and their families as they relocate to Vancouver Island
For assistance with any recruitment needs contact your departmental recruiter:
For general inquires contact us at: medstaffrecruitment@islandhealth.ca or check our Careers section.