British Columbia healthcare newsFriday, October 30

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Governance requirements remain for digital health tools built using AI

Health organizations using AI to accelerate digital tool development must still complete standard privacy, security, and procurement reviews. While AI can speed up coding, it does not automate the necessary governance documentation. Custodians remain accountable for personal health information regardless of the development method used.

Before adopting AI-built tools, confirm with vendors that they use enterprise agreements with zero data retention and only synthetic data in development environments.

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Pharmacy assistant

Family Care Pharmacy

Location
Surrey, BC
Wage
$21.00–$27.00/hr
Employment type
Permanent employment Full time

Closing date: see posting

Posted Oct 30, 2026

Source: Job Bank (opens in a new tab)

Licensed practical nurse (L.P.N.)

Oyster Harbour Senior Community

Location
Vancouver, BC
Wage
$32.84/hr
Employment type
Permanent employment Full time 32 to 40 hours per week

Closes

Posted Oct 30, 2026

Source: Job Bank (opens in a new tab)

Medical office assistant

Belmont Medical Clinic

Location
New Westminster, BC
Wage
$22.00–$24.00/hr
Employment type
Full time

Closing date: see posting

Posted Oct 29, 2026

Source: Job Bank (opens in a new tab)

Career & training pathways

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RoleStatusTypical settingsOfficial starting point
Registered nurseRegulated professionHospitals, clinics, community, long-term careBC College of Nurses and Midwives (opens in a new tab)
Health care assistantRegistry requiredLong-term care, home care, hospitalsBC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry (opens in a new tab)
ParamedicLicence requiredUrban, rural and remote EMSEmergency Medical Assistants Licensing Board (opens in a new tab)
PharmacistRegulated professionCommunity and hospital pharmaciesCollege of Pharmacists of BC (opens in a new tab)

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