Rooted in care, growing with community
Fraser Canyon Hospital (FCH) is a small community hospital that provides 24/7 emergency and medical services to Hope, B.C., and rural and remote communities across the Fraser Canyon.
FCH is the only rural/remote community acute site in the Fraser Health region.
A pillar of health in the Fraser Health region
Fraser Canyon Hospital offers emergency, inpatient, and community-based services—ensuring accessible, compassionate care for Hope, Agassiz, Boston Bar and surrounding rural communities.
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Essential care for rural communities in the Fraser Canyon
Fraser Canyon Hospital plays a vital role in serving the rural and remote communities in eastern Fraser Valley and the southern Fraser Canyon region, offering accessible, patient-centered care in a close-knit setting.
FCH is a community hospital that provides 24/7 emergency stabilization and acute care, general medicine and ambulatory services. It is supported by a network of community-based programs ranging from health promotion and chronic disease management to long-term and hospice care.
The hospital has an effective emergency transport system for transfer of patients to Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre or Royal Columbian Hospital (Fraser Health’s trauma and cardiac centre in New Westminster) through BC Ambulance Services, by air and by road.
Located in the scenic town of Hope, B.C.
Fraser Canyon Hospital is nestled in Hope, a gateway community surrounded by mountains, rivers, and forested trails. With its peaceful pace, strong community spirit, and easy access to outdoor adventure, Hope offers a lifestyle rooted in nature and connection.
Whether you’re hiking the nearby Coquihalla Canyon, enjoying local cafés or simply taking in the views, working in Hope means finding balance between meaningful work and a fulfilling life.
Fraser Canyon Hospital
Fraser Canyon Hospital provides care on on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Stó:lō [staw-low] people, particularly the Chawathil (sha-wah-thul), Peters, Shxw’ow’hamel [shwa-ham-ul], Sq’ewá:lxw (Skawahlook) [skow-look] Union Bar and Yale First Nations. They are also on the unceded and traditional lands of the Nlaka’pamux [ing-khla-kap-muh] people, particularly the Boothroyd [booth-roid], Boston Bar and Spuzzum [spuz-zum] First Nations and is home of the Chilliwack Métis Association.
Work with purpose, live with balance
Working at Fraser Canyon Hospital means being part of a tight-knit community that values connection, care, and simplicity. With supportive teams, short commutes, and a peaceful pace of life, your workday feels grounded and meaningful.
With a strong sense of community and access to nature right outside the door, the hospital fosters a culture where health care professionals can thrive. Step outside and you’ll find yourself in a town surrounded by mountains, rivers, and trails perfect for hiking, biking, and quiet reflection. It’s a lifestyle that nurtures your career while giving you space to breathe, explore, and belong.
Join our team at Fraser Canyon Hospital
Join a dedicated team of health care professionals making a meaningful impact every day at Fraser Canyon Hospital. Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued, your growth is supported, and your wellbeing matters. Explore rewarding career opportunities in a setting that empowers you to thrive—professionally and personally.
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“Before living in Hope, I was really missing that small-town-community vibe.”
Cassandra, Registered Nurse, Fraser Canyon Hospital
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In this video, you’ll also learn about some of the incentives that you may be eligible for at Fraser Canyon Hospital, and get a feel for some of the supports and mentorship that will be available to you.
Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Hope is considered a rural/remote community under Canada’s Student Loan Forgiveness Program available through the Government of Canada.
If you practice as one of the medical professionals listed below in under-served rural or remote communities, such as Hope, you could be eligible for Canada Student Loan forgiveness through the Government of Canada:
- family doctor;
- family medicine resident in training with an accredited medical school in Canada;
- registered nurse;
- registered psychiatric nurse;
- registered practical nurse;
- licensed practical nurse; or
- nurse practitioner.
Nurses could receive up to $30,000 and Physicians up to $60,000 in Canada Student Loan forgiveness over a maximum of five years.
You may work for multiple employers during the 12-month period as long as you complete at least 400 hours total of in-person service in an under-served rural or remote community.
The Fraser Canyon Hospital Rural/Remote Incentive Grant is being offered to Registered Nurses (RNs) and Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPNs) with a Provincial Student loan under the conditions below.
Fraser Canyon Hospital and Health Services Area offers a Grant incentive of $5,000 after one year of employment in a regular position and again upon completion of year 2 and year 3 for a maximum of $15,000 (pro-rated if hired to a part time position).
To receive the Grant, you commit to a return of service of a minimum of three (3) years in a regular, temporary or relief position in the community. The commitment is not inclusive of any extended leave time (i.e. Maternity Leave, WCB, Education Leave etc.)
Fraser Health guarantees regular employment for employees in good standing for a period of three years in the community listed above.
Some other conditions may apply. Contact us at recruitment@fraserhealth.ca to discuss opportunities at Fraser Canyon Hospital and to learn more about financial incentives available to you.
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Fraser Health is generously supported by a network of health care foundations. Donations to our health care foundations build upon government health care funding to help support priority equipment, education, research, facility enhancements and/or other projects in our hospitals and surrounding communities.