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Career Viewbook
Discover the diverse career opportunities at Interior Health. Our career viewbook provides an overview of the various fields and specialties available, offering a glimpse into the exciting possibilities that await you. Although it only scratches the surface, it will help guide you in exploring the many roles we have to offer. The viewbook offers an in-depth look at our organization, including our story, the benefits we provide, and much more.
Interior Health at a Glance
843500+
Population
2000+
Hospital Volunteers
25400+
Staff
2000+
Medical Staff
COMMUNITIES
Come and explore the Interior of British Columbia!
East Kootenay
Visitors and residents are drawn to the scenic East Kootenay area for the world-class recreational activities, strong cultural presence and the abundance of sunshine. Rated as the sunniest city in Canada, Cranbrook boasts more sunshine hours per year than anywhere else in the country. The outdoor enthusiast can find almost any activity in East Kootenay including hang gliding, river rafting, heli-skiing, hiking, camping, skiing, fishing and snowmobiling - just to name a few. The East Kootenay region is situated along the Rocky Mountains providing lush green forests, clear glacier-fed lakes, and spectacular alpine meadows. The Kicking Horse and Columbia Rivers run through this area providing spectacular sights and experiences. As the Wilderness Capital of BC, this area promises wild animals and the great outdoors will be right at your doorstep. The East Kootenay Health Service Area has a vibrant and eclectic culture. From rodeos to music festivals to live theatre, there is always a community event extending a warm welcome.
Learn about East Kootenays
Kootenay Boundary
Situated between the Selkirk and Purcell mountain ranges, the Kootenay Boundary area is home to just under 80,000 people. Residents enjoy glacier-fed lakes, majestic vistas, natural hot springs, a temperate climate and vibrant communities. Recreation is important to life in the Kootenay Boundary. In winter, the ski areas provide downhill, cross-country and heli-skiing. In summer, the area is famous for mountain biking, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, waterskiing, fishing, boating and golf. Residents of this area have a strong connection to the community. They value the benefits of smaller rural centres such as safe communities and minimal crime. Residents are glad to enjoy all the amenities, but none of the congestion of the “big-city” lifestyle. This area is also known for its varied cultural assets. The Kootenay Centre for the Arts is a hub of cultural events, and there are also special events like the Kaslo Jazz Festival and Trail’s Silver City Days that attract hundreds of visitors each year.
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Okanagan
Visitors and neighbouring residents alike are drawn to the Okanagan for its beautiful scenery and lifestyle. Awarded with the number two most beautiful beaches in all of Canada (only trailing behind Tofino, BC), this region promises a beautiful area to visit and live year round. The Okanagan enjoys a moderate winter climate in town with champagne powder in the mountains. World-class ski resorts such as Big White, Silver Star and Apex are within a short driving distance of the main cities. Other activities such as Nordic skiing and snowshoeing are also popular. In the summer, beautiful beaches and hot dry summers lure vacationers from around the globe. Boating, hiking, camping, fishing, mountain biking, and cycling are all in abundance – just to name a few. The Central Okanagan is the most populated of Interior Health’s service areas. It has a population of over 313,000 and covers an area over 20,000 square kilometers. There are three major urban centers: Kelowna, Vernon and Penticton. A little more urban than other health service areas, the Okanagan still has rural areas and a strong sense of community.
Learn about the Okanagan
Thompson Cariboo Shuswap
The largest of the Health Service Areas, Thompson Cariboo Shuswap covers the largest geographical area and services a population of 220,000. A region of spectacular beauty, agricultural abundance, and historic richness, the Thompson Cariboo Shuswap offers all the amenities of an urban centre without the hurried pace. There are year round sports and recreational activities, including ice fishing, curling, cross-country, downhill and heli-skiing, and snowmobiling in the winter. In the summer, outdoor pursuits include mountain biking, hiking, golfing, and all forms of water sports. The Thompson Cariboo Shuswap region is a well-developed arts and cultural environment, with special events like the Merritt Mountain Music Festival, the Salmon Arm Jazz Festival, the Cariboo Fall Fair and Kamloops Music in the Park. In addition, there are the Kamloops Symphony, the Western Canada Theatre Group and the Cariboo Art Gallery and Music Society.
Learn about Thompson Cariboo Shuswap
WE ARE IH
We want you to enjoy the work you do, the place where you work, and get to know the people around you. The range of careers at IH includes: financial advisors who oversee health care resources, technology professionals who support digital health services; nurses, food and nutrition staff, plant services and support workers in health-care facilities, and allied health and physicians on the front line of patient care. Care Lives Here.
Dr. Elizabeth Parfitt, Physician, Royal Inland Hospital
When you meet Dr. Parfitt you can’t help but smile. Her genuine passion for medicine and helping others radiates through her conversations. Finding her specialty of infectious diseases fascinating and intellectually stimulating, the past year amidst the pandemic she has brought a wealth of knowledge to Interior Health.
Learn more about Elizabeth
Allen Lee, Medical Laboratory Technologist, KGH
You may spot Allen’s warm smile and his health-care hero heart pin while he is working hard with his team at Kelowna General Hospital. He genuinely loves the team members he works with and knows that they will support each other, no matter what.
Learn more about Allen
Eric Tommasini, Physiotherapist at Royal Inland Hospital
Eric received his Masters of Physical Therapy at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver. Eventually, he returned to Kamloops to work at the Royal Inland Hospital – a purposeful move as Eric remarks, “It (Kamloops) embodies my core values and interests”.
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Sharon Reisdorf, Speech Language Pathologist at KGH
Take Sharon Reisdorf, S-LP at Interior Health for example; She always knew she wanted to be a therapist of some kind, and contemplated becoming a music therapist at one point; hence, her BA in music and psychology! But that’s not all. She also holds a specialization in linguistics and a Masters degree in Speech-Language Therapy, of course!
Learn more about Sharon
Join Our Team
Join our team and see why together, we create great workplaces.
Why is Interior Health a B.C. Top Employer?
Interior Health is consistently identified as one of the top 100 employers in British Columbia. We know why – it’s all thanks to our people. Our employees and medical staff are innovative, dedicated and compassionate. Their commitment to serving communities across the southern Interior is what makes us a Top 100 B.C. Employer. Join us today.
Life@IH
Our uniqueness is in who we are and where we are.
Life@IH - Care lives here
Caring is at the heart of who we are. We strive to live out our vision: Health and well-being for all, as we deliver health services to the over 800,000 people across British Columbia’s southern Interior region. For 20 years, Interior Health has worked together with partners and communities, inspired by innovation and the pursuit of a healthier tomorrow.
Working together with the Ministry of Health, health care agencies and community leaders, we deliver hospital, community and long-term care services across a diverse geography that spans 215,000 square kilometres. We are situated on the traditional territories of the seven Interior Region First Nations, and Métis which includes some of the most beautiful lands, mountains and lakes in the province.
From birth to end of life, mental health to surgery, Indigenous Health to pandemic response, we understand that everyone has their own, unique health care journey. Teams across Interior Health work with steadfast commitment and compassion to meet the health needs of the people we care for, and we will continue exploring new, innovative ways to deliver health care.
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