Preparing your resume
A well-prepared resume is a key part of applying for a position at Vancouver Coastal Health. Your resume should clearly highlight the skills, experience, and qualifications most relevant to the role. This guide will help you create a resume that showcases your strengths and aligns with VCH’s values and expectations.
Tips on creating or updating your resume
- Resumes should be concise and easy to read. Avoid using acronyms or abbreviations.
- Include your phone number and email address.
- Provide an overview of your employment history: Starting from your most recent/current position, list your positions from newest to oldest. For each position, include: date range, including month and year, job title, employer, department/unit name and work location
- List details of relevant training and education, including type of credential obtained. This includes any practicum details (dates, location, and number of hours) and Canadian credential equivalency reports if you have completed credentials internationally.
- Indicate any relevant professional registration as required by the job description.
- Ensure your resume shows how you meet job requirements: Highlight skills, experiences and credentials relevant to the role. Update your resume regularly as you change positions or gain new credentials.
- Proofread thoroughly for errors and typos.
Cover letter
A cover letter highlights your qualifications and allows us to learn more about your interest in the role.
The application system allows you to upload one cover letter to your profile, so it may be beneficial to write a general cover letter that is applicable to all roles you are applying for.
The application system allows you to upload one main cover letter to your profile, so it may be beneficial to write a general cover letter that is applicable to all roles you are applying for. To include multiple cover letters or supporting documents, use the “Additional Documents” section and label files clearly (e.g., “Cover Letter for Clerical Postings”).
Our vision, goals and pillars
Before you write your cover letter, we recommend familiarizing yourself with VCH, including who we serve, our strategic priorities and our vision and values.
VCH’s pillars guide our commitment to delivering safe, quality care through an equity-led, intersectional approach to caring for people. We encourage you to learn about our four pillars at these links:
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Indigenous Cultural Safety
Committing to reconciliation and learning, and providing the best care informed by the history and culture of Indigenous peoples. Learn more.
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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Promoting a sense of belonging where we can bring our whole selves to VCH. Learn more.
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Anti-Racism
Creating a community where we dismantle attitudes, practices and processes that impact people based on their race or ethnicity. Learn more.
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Planetary Health
Restoring, stewarding and conserving healthy ecosystems for generations to come. Learn more.
How to use the VCH Careers Portal
At VCH, we’re dedicated to attracting top talent to improve health care in our communities. Our online application system offers a streamlined, user-friendly experience. All job applications must be submitted through the VCH Careers online portal.
What happens next?
After you submit your application, it will be reviewed by our team members. In the meantime, we encourage you to apply to additional postings of interest that you meet the qualifications for. If your application is shortlisted, you will be contacted by a member of our team.
Get ready for your interview with our Preparing for an Interview guide.
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