Internationally Educated Allied Health Professionals

Internationally Educated Allied Health Professionals

Join us at Fraser Health in beautiful British Columbia, Canada

Internationally educated allied health care professionals (IEAHP) from around the world live, work and play in the Fraser Health region.

Experience a fantastic place to call home where your knowledge, skills and career experience are valued and where work/life balance is encouraged.

Respiratory therapists in Fraser Health.
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A Fraser Health physiotherapist helping a patient at an acute site.

Working at Fraser Health comes with benefits:

  • A competitive compensation package and employee benefits.
  • A collaborative team working in partnership across departments.
  • Ongoing investment in new capital projects offering more job opportunities.
  • Professional development opportunities and on the job education.
  • Ability to teach it forward and nurture future talent.
  • Cutting edge technology and innovation.

Getting started as an IEAHP

Before applying for a job, we recommend that you complete the four steps below in order:

Understanding the immigration process and getting licensed to work here is crucial. Our team can help answer any questions you may have.

Getting licensed to work in B.C. by a professional regulatory authority is required. Learn more on the government of B.C. website.

Explore the area, get to know the communities in our region and decide where you would like to live. There's something here for everyone.

Find a job that’s right for your skills and qualifications in your preferred location(s), and submit your application.

Our immigration support team is here to help you

Understanding the immigration process is one thing, having experienced it is another. Our team of recruiters have gone through the process themselves and understand what you can expect.

Let our immigration support team help guide you through the process.

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About Fraser Health

Serving two million people in British Columbia, we are the largest of the five regional health authorities in the province.

Our acute sites

Fraser Health operates 12 hospitals (including Royal Columbian Hospital Level 1 and Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre Level 3 Trauma centres).

Relocation assistance

New employees hired into regular full and part-time, difficult-to-fill positions may be eligible for relocation assistance.* Expenses can include relocation of you and your immediate family and your personal belongings.

Licensing information and bursaries for IEAHPs

Being licensed to work in B.C. before you apply is key to a successful career move. The following allied health professions require certification by a professional regulatory authority:

  • Anesthesia assistant
  • Audiologist
  • Cardiology technologist
  • Cardiovascular technologist
  • Diagnostic medical sonographer
  • Dietitian
  • Medical Imaging
  • Occupational therapist
  • Perfusionist
  • Pharmacist
  • Pharmacy technician
  • Physiotherapist
  • Psychologist
  • Registered social worker
  • Respiratory therapist
  • Speech language pathologist

 

Learn more about the professional regulatory bodies in B.C. that manage certification for various roles on the government of British Columbia website.

You can also find information about licensing requirements and available bursaries for some allied health roles through Health Match BC.

Have questions about licensing? Reach out to our team.

Nuclear medicine technician at Fraser Health.

Bring your experience to Fraser Health

Join our dedicated team of health professionals in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.

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“I feel fortunate to work alongside a team that is passionate about providing care to our communities, putting our clients’ needs first and supporting them in their goals.”
Edward
Social Worker, Overdose Outreach Team
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Fraser Health offers a comprehensive new graduate program that makes you feel supported, uplifted, and encouraged when you’re at the beginning of your career.
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Registered Dietitian
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“We work in a multidisciplinary team environment – everyone is very welcoming, approachable and knowledgeable. Our team also holds regular social activities – it’s a great opportunity to connect and have fun!”
Mark
Social Worker
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“I live in the community I work in, and there are so many good restaurants to explore in our community. This is our home now, and I can’t picture us moving out of the neighborhood in the foreseeable future.”
Erin
Dietitian
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“Our team continues to grow and expand, alongside the needs of the community, with ongoing support and resources for individuals who have suffered a brain injury”
Alicia
Social Worker
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“I have not only developed skills in interprofessional care, but have also remained current in my clinical practice by continuing professional development opportunities with some of the financial incentives available to me.”
Michelle
Physiotherapist
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