Career guide
How to get into healthcare roles in British Columbia
What each role involves, whether it is regulated, where the official training and registration steps start, and how many openings there are right now. Job figures update automatically from employers’ postings.
Openings by role right now
156 current British Columbia openings from Job Bank, 72 of them posted in the last 7 days.
| Role | Openings | Posted in last 7 days | Full / part / casual | Typical starting pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied health & therapy | 96 | 46 | 67 / 25 / 2 | $24.00–$50.00 |
| Support services | 23 | 11 | 18 / 3 / 2 | $19.00–$22.00 |
| Health care aide | 19 | 4 | 17 / 1 / 1 | $24.50–$30.72 |
| Nursing (RN, LPN, RPN) | 8 | 6 | 7 / 1 / 0 | $32.84–$47.47 |
| Laboratory & diagnostics | 5 | 2 | 4 / 1 / 0 | $38.93 |
| Physician | 4 | 3 | 3 / 1 / 0 | — |
| Paramedic / EMS | 1 | 0 | 1 / 0 / 0 | — |
Typical starting pay is the middle half of the hourly starting rates employers state in their postings (many postings do not state pay). Counts update every three hours.
Important: Requirements can change and may differ for internationally educated professionals. CareZelo links to official bodies but does not determine eligibility.
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Pay is the pay scale stated in current British Columbia postings: the hourly rate to start and at the top step. Open a role for a day in the job, training and registration steps.