Careers frequently asked questions

Please email recruitment.inquiries@vch.ca for assistance. 

VCH uses the iCIMS software system for the application portion of our online process.   

If you have previously created a profile, please log back in here: https://careers-vch.icims.com/jobs/login. 

If you have forgotten your Login Name or Password, the following information will assist you:   

• Click on “Login”
• Click on “Forgot your password?” or “Forgot Username” 

If you are unable to gain access to your account using the above directions, please email recruitment.inquiries@vch.ca for assistance. 

We welcome internationally trained and out-of-province health care professionals to apply and work with Vancouver Coastal Health. To start work in British Columbia, Canada, as a non-Canadian citizen or non-Canadian permanent resident, you need a valid work permit. If you are still awaiting outcomes for your work permit or registration process, we encourage you to still apply for jobs with Vancouver Coastal Health. Please make a note in your resume about your work eligibility. 

For more information, please see https://www.vch.ca/en/careers/how-apply/how-apply-international-or-out-province-applicant  

Learn how to apply for a work permit to work in B.C. using the Government of Canada website. For helpful resources on B.C., visit Welcome BC. 

For select regular-status positions, relocation assistance may be available, subject to approval (conditions apply). For more information, review the relocation assistance webpage. 

New postings go up on the external careers website everyday as they are available. We recommend that you review our job postings often for new opportunities of interest.  

 To sign up for job alerts, as a new applicant you can create an applicant profile on the VCH Careers website, or if you are a returning applicant, select ‘Log Back In’ when exploring the VCH Careers website. Once logged in, you will notice your name at the top. 

Select ‘Dashboard’. The Employee Candidate Dashboard contains your profile, job recommendations, current job opportunities, and the opportunity to manage email subscriptions based on preferences. 

Click on “Manage Email Subscriptions” to select and receive alerts for a specific job category.

All external job postings remain up until filled. If the job posting is still up on our website, please feel welcome to submit your application.  

 For internal job postings (current VCH staff only), unless otherwise noted on the posting, internal job postings close at 8:00 AM Pacific Time on the listed Closing Date. If the closing date has passed but the posting is up on the internal job posting site, interested internal applicants are welcome to submit a late internal application.  

If there are no jobs of interest, you can sign up for job alerts. As a new external job applicant you can create an applicant profile on the VCH Careers website, or if you are a returning applicant, select ‘Log Back In’ when exploring the VCH Careers website. Once logged in, you will notice your name at the top. 

Select ‘Dashboard’. The Employee/ Candidate Dashboard contains your profile, job recommendations, current job opportunities, and the opportunity to manage email subscriptions based on preferences. 

Click on “Manage Email Subscriptions” to select and receive alerts for a specific job category. 

In order to apply to jobs on the internal careers website, you must be an active VCH employee.  

However, all postings on our external careers site are open for applications. We encourage you to review our currently posted external vacancies and apply to specific job postings that match your skills and experience. 
 

Please visit our Student Placement page for more information. 

If the posting you are searching for does not appear on the VCH Careers site, we have now completed our search and have filled this position. 

To sign up for job alerts, as a new applicant you can create an applicant profile on the VCH Careers website, or if you are a returning applicant, select ‘Log Back In’ when exploring the VCH Careers website. Once logged in, you will notice your name at the top. 

 Select ‘Dashboard’. The Employee Candidate Dashboard contains your profile, job recommendations, current job opportunities, and the opportunity to manage email subscriptions based on preferences. 

Click on “Manage Email Subscriptions” to select and receive alerts for a specific job category. 

For information on volunteer opportunities, please visit the volunteer opportunities website at http://www.vch.ca/get-involved/volunteer and follow the prompts to apply for available volunteer positions. 

At Vancouver Coastal Health, we’re committed to creating welcoming workplaces where everyone feels they belong and are supported. We encourage job applications from people in equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous Peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, and people of all gender identities, expressions, and sexual orientations. 

We want the job application and interview process to be comfortable and accessible for everyone. If you need any support or accommodations, please contact recruitment.inquiries@vch.ca 

Please answer all questions posed during the application process, as it will help us best understand how your application meets the requirements for the position.  

We do not give out contact information for our manager as this may interrupt patient care. 

 We encourage you to continue to visit this website at www.vch.ca/careers to review our vacancies and apply to specific job postings that match your skills and experience. 

As we receive numerous applications, only candidates that qualifications most closely fit the needs of the position will be contacted. If the job posting is still up on our website, it is still under review. 
 

Unless otherwise indicated by the posting, a cover letter is not required to apply for job postings. However, we welcome submission of cover letters alongside your resume as they can provide additional information about your application that can be helpful for the hiring team.  

Please note there can only be one primary resume and one primary cover letter on your profile so it is recommended to use a generic Resume and Cover letter when setting up your VCH Profile.  

If you wish to upload numerous cover letters or documents to support your application, you can use the “additional documents” field in your Careers Profile to upload additional documents (please ensure the file names are descriptively labeled (e.g., “Cover Letter for Clerical Postings.”)

There can only be one primary resume and one primary cover letter on your profile so it is recommended to use a generic Resume and Cover letter when setting up your VCH Profile.  

Within our VCH Careers Portal, due to software limitations, any changes to your cover letter and resume will automatically override the existing one. 

If you wish to upload numerous cover letters or documents to support your application, you can use the “additional documents” field in your Careers Profile to upload additional documents (please ensure the file names are descriptively labeled (e.g., “Cover Letter for Clerical Postings.”)

When you apply, you will be asked a screening question about your qualifications. Please include in your response that you have included a cover letter for your application in your profile’s additional documents.  

Yes – while filling in your application, you can click “Finish Later” to save your application prior to submitting it. Once ready to return to completing your application, sign into your VCH Careers online profile.  

 In your dashboard, under the “Submitted Applications” section, you will see the list of jobs you have applied for. Under the “Actions” column, you'll see a Continue Application button next to all jobs in which you have an incomplete application. Click “Continue Application” to continue completing your application.  

To update your profile, including your contact information, resume and cover letters, and/or upload additional documents please follow these instructions: 

Visit our ICIMS careers system and navigate to the login button for returning candidates need to enter your Login and Password.  

Click the “Update profile” to interactively create/edit your profile, including: 

• Replace your resume (Max Size 5MB) **please note the size limitation.
• Replace your primary Cover Letter
• Upload or delete additional documents
• Change your login information (including password)
• Enter the Additional Information, Contact Information and complete the required Candidate Questions – please ensure you answer each question before submitting.
• Change or update contact information
• Update your most recent job title/employer
• Update information about legal entitlement to work in Canada (ie. change in work permit status, etc) 

Once all updates are complete, click the blue “Update Profile” button at the bottom of the page. Once successfully updated, you will receive a confirmation notification on the next page.  

All job postings must be applied for using the VCH Careers system online, and in-person paper applications are not accepted at this time. However, should you require accessibility accommodations to submit your application, please contact recruitment.inquiries@vch.ca  

We offer both unionized and non-unionized positions, which means benefits may vary based on the job and position type (Temporary, Casual, or Permanent).  
 
Unionized roles follow the benefits outlined in their respective Collective Agreements, while non-unionized positions have benefits specific to their job classification.  

If you are contacted by an Advisor and have questions regarding benefits, please let us know and we will be happy to share more details. 

While there are some roles that may be eligible for workplace flexibility arrangements (which may include remote or hybrid work arrangements), there are some roles and work units that cannot achieve required deliverables and/or meet desired outcomes with workplace flexibility. Workplace flexibility is subject to operational approval by the Manager of the role.  

If you are shortlisted for an interview and are interested in exploring opportunities for remote or hybrid working arrangements, please discuss with the Hiring Manager during the interview.  

You can learn more about VCH’s commitment to Indigenous Cultural Safety here. 

You can learn more about VCH’s commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion here.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted by our team. Timelines for shortlisting can vary depending on the job, so in the meantime, we encourage you to continue to review the VCH Careers site for new postings and apply on opportunities of interest that you meet the qualifications for.  

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted by our team. Timelines for shortlisting can vary depending on the job, so in the meantime, we encourage you to continue to review the VCH Careers site for new postings and apply on opportunities of interest that you meet the qualifications for.  

To view your application history, sign into your VCH Careers online profile. In your dashboard, under the “Submitted Applications” section, you will see the list of jobs you have applied for.  

From here, you can also finishing completing any incomplete applications or withdraw from any postings you are no longer interested in. 

To withdraw an application you have already submitted, sign into your VCH Careers online profile.  

In your dashboard, under the “Submitted Applications” section, you will see the list of jobs you have applied for.  

From here, you can withdraw from any postings you are no longer interested in. 

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health. We appreciate your patience. If you are shortlisted for an interview, a member of our team will contact you.  

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only candidates whose background and experience most closely fit the needs of the position will be contacted.  

A tip we can provide is please ensure you are applying to jobs for which you currently meet the qualifications.  

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) collects your resume, cover letter and other necessary personal information to determine your qualifications for the position you have applied for and to manage the application and interview process.  VCH collects your personal information for these purposes under section 26 (c) of the British Columbia Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA).  If you require further information regarding the collection, use or disclosure of your personal information, please contact the VCH Information Privacy Office at privacy@vch.ca. 

 More information about privacy in relation to the iCIMS application platform can be found here: https://www.icims.com/legal/privacy-notice-website/