By Kristina Leung and Julien Gagnier, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors
Description: Vancouver Coastal Health, formerly Vancouver Coastal Health Authority (VCH), provides a complete range of health care services for over one million residents in the Greater Vancouver Area.
Highlights for new grads:
Career planning services
Flexible work hours
Formal leadership training
Health benefits for new employees
In-house training program
Mentoring program
Online training program
Orientation program for new employees
Student employment: co-op
Telecommuting
Tuition subsidies
Vacation (after first year): 4 weeks
Typical positions for new grads: Graduates would occupy Registered Nurse, Registered Psychiatric Nurse, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech-Language Pathologist, Audiologist, Care Aide, Nursing Unit Assistant, Licensed Practical Nurse, Sterile Supply Technician, Renal Technician, Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy Assistant and Rehab Assistant positions.
New grads hired here typically have these academic backgrounds:
Bachelor of Arts: Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Public Relations / Communications, Social Work
Bachelor of Commerce / Business Administration: General
Community College Diploma: Carpentry, Dental Hygienist, Electronics Technician, Health Care Aide (HCA), Health Sciences (Other), Human Resources, HVAC Systems, Laboratory Technician, Nuclear Medicine, Nursing (RN), Nursing (RNA / RPN), Orthotics / Prosthetics, Plumbing, Purchasing / Logistics, Radiation Therapy, Rehabilitation / Physical Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Secretarial, Ultrasound Technician
Master of Arts: Social Work
Master of Education: Administration
Master of Science: Health Sciences, Nursing / Health Administration, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Speech Pathology
Professional Accreditation: Quality Assurance (TQM)
On-campus recruitment at: University of British Columbia, British Columbia Institute of Technology, Simon Fraser University, Kwantlen University, Douglas College, University of Northern British Columbia, Malaspina University-College, Trinity Western University, University of Alberta, University of Calgary, Vancouver Community College, Stenberg College, SAIT Polytechnic, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
For other new grad opportunities, please visit the employer's website.
Updated: Dec 09 2011
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