Frequently asked questions

Please email us at vchinternalapplications@vch.ca quoting the job requisition number and three-letter extension of the position you are applying to, and one of our associates will confirm if your application has been received.

VCH utilizes iCIMS software for the application portion of our online process. If you experience technical issues, please contact iCIMS: helpdesk@icims.com.

If you have previously created a profile, please login here to view or edit past applications or apply for another position.

1. Visit the iCIMS login page: Log in
2. Enter your email address and follow the prompts to reset your password.

We recommend you use a generic resume (to the attention of ‘Talent Acquisition’) when setting up your VCH Profile as the system only allows for one cover letter and one resume to be uploaded to your profile. In the career application system, the most recently uploaded cover letter and/or resume will automatically override the existing one.

If you are shortlisted for a position, you will be contacted either by phone or email to arrange next steps. 

Beware: Fraudulent Recruitment Scams posing as Vancouver Coastal Health in your application journey.

It has come to our attention that fake recruitment programs are using the name of Vancouver Coastal Health, or claiming to be a recruitment service posting positions on behalf of Vancouver Coastal Health, in order to extract money from people in need of employment.  These types of job postings and offers, and their association with Vancouver Coastal Health, are NOT legitimate. VCH does not use any third-party recruitment services to fill physician, nurses, allied health professionals, or any other vacancies within VCH. DO NOT exchange any money with someone offering positions, placements or seminars claiming to be in relation to Vancouver Coastal Health. In addition, do not give any personal information such as passport numbers or driver’s license numbers as this may result in identity theft.

Please note our domain name is “@vch.ca,” and NOT “@vchh.ca” or any other variation. Any emails coming from “@vchh.ca” or any other variation are fraudulent and should be reported immediately to feedback@vch.ca.

Please note that VCH does not endorse individual post-secondary educational facilities. Vancouver Coastal Health recognizes all accredited schools.

As we receive numerous applications, only candidates whose background and experience most closely fit the needs of the position will be contacted. We encourage you to review our vacancies, and apply to specific job postings that match your skills and experience.

As we receive numerous applications, only candidates whose background and experience most closely fit the needs of the position will be contacted. We encourage you to visit our website to review our vacancies and apply to specific job postings that match your qualifications, skills, and experience. In order to be considered, you must meet, or exceed all the qualifications listed on the posting you are applying to.

For select regular-status positions, new employees may be eligible for financial relocation assistance of up to $5,000 financial relocation reimbursement for eligible expenses. New employees filling regular full-time, difficult-to-fill positions are eligible for relocation assistance. 

Requests from an individual seeking a learning opportunity are only considered when the student is affiliated with a school or agency. We ask that requests originate from your faculty rather than from individual students.

• Co-op placements: all placements are coordinated directly by individual academic institutions. Please check with your faculty. For questions and inquiries, please email careerpathways@vch.ca
• Practicum placements: please visit the Student Practice Education website. For questions and inquiries, please email placements@vch.ca
• Volunteering opportunities: please visit the Volunteer Resources page.