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NEXT ▶︎ Step 2: Get a Job

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🙂 Let’s get you a human being!

Start by creating an account at HealthMatchBC — this is a free service funded by the provincial health ministry, whose whole job is to help healthcare workers like you come to Canada!

Someone will get back to you, and be your guide through the whole process: Credentials, jobs, immigration, citizenship, etc.

🥼 Doctors: Also contact the Nanaimo Divisions of Family Practice ([email protected] or call 1-250-591-1200). They can work alongside HealthMatchBC to walk you through the process, book clinic site visits, and receive support to relocate.

🫂 Join our community!

If you are a healthcare worker who works directly with patients, and are considering moving to British Columbia? Then…

Join Our Discord

We have recruiters, immigration consultant, ex-pats, and local community members ready to help you!

As Mr. Rogers once said: “Look for the helpers.” Our helpers have yellow usernames.

• Recruiters: MelB and VanessaN are recruiters from Island Health; Growl3r is a recruitment manager at BC Emergency Health Services
• Immigration Consultant: **Lora-Maclanders is a registered Canadian Immigration Consultant (maclanders.ca) and can help you with the process.
• Someone who’s been in your shoes: **LaurieK is an ex-pat from the U.S. who’s made the move.