Connecting with and empowering Indigenous talent to Northern Health careers
Indigenous Health is excited to extend a warm welcome to Indigenous candidates who are interested in joining the Northern Health team. You’ll have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of people living in Northern communities.
Northern Health delivers high quality care to communities across Northern BC, including rural and remote locations. Our success depends on a talented, dedicated and diverse workforce. We value empathy, respect, collaboration and innovation in our dynamic work environments.
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The goals of the HCAP program are:
- Make it easier for people to start a health care career
- Increase the number of health care assistants in health care facilities across Northern Health
- Support our COVID-19 response at long-term care and assisted living facilities, by providing more staff
Self-Identification is the process by which you can voluntarily declare that you are of indigenous Ancestry (First Nations, Inuit or Métis). All Indigenous applicants are encouraged to self-identify when creating your NH profile and resume and/or cover letter.
The collection of applicant aboriginal self-identification (ASI) information is completely voluntary. There will be absolutely no impact on employment or advancement opportunities if an applicant does not wish to respond. All information collected is completely confidential and protected by the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
This information may be used for Indigenous recruitment and retention efforts and Northern Health’s commitment of reaching a representative workforce.
Indigenous Student Summer Internship
The Indigenous Student Summer Internship at Northern Health offers the opportunity for post-secondary students to explore their health career interests while developing a wide range of skills and learning firsthand about working within the Indigenous Health team of Northern Health.
Interns work with the Indigenous Health team and have opportunities to:
- Travel to First Nations communities across Northern BC,
- Attend and observe a variety of committee and working group meetings,
- Support research projects, and
- Develop communications tools and documents.
Post-Secondary Student Awards
Supporting Indigenous post-secondary students in Northern BC
The Northern First Nations Health Partnership Committee initiated a post-secondary student award opportunity for Indigenous students studying in health-related disciplines in Northern BC.
The award donors (Indigenous Health – Northern Health and the First Nations Health Authority) provide these awards to illustrate their commitment to implementing the Northern First Nations Health and Wellness Plan. They work in close partnership to enhance the health and wellness of Indigenous Peoples in Northern British Columbia and would like to support students who are also invested in this goal.
These awards are offered through Northern BC universities and colleges. If you are interested to learn more, please contact the financial aid office at your school.
Eligibility to apply for these awards includes the following:
- Aboriginal or First Nations descent
- Enrolled in a health related discipline:
In addition, awards are based on a combination of financial need and academic merit including a plan for future studies that reflects the mandate of both Northern Health and the First Nations Health Authority to enhance the health and wellness of Indigenous people.
For more information, contact the financial aid office at your university or college.