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FAQ: What is Northern Health doing to recruit and retain staff for the new Dawson Creek & District Hospital?
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We recognize the concerns our communities have around the challenges in recruiting and retaining health care professionals in rural and northern areas like ours.
Northern Health (NH) is taking strong, coordinated action to address these challenges and is actively working towards building a sustainable workforce through a wide range of recruitment and retention strategies and initiatives.
This includes attending in-person and virtual conferences and career fairs, running targeted advertising campaigns, doing campus and classroom student visits, presenting to high school students, and leveraging community partnerships. We’re also reaching out beyond our borders through international and U.S.-based recruitment campaigns, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health.
In addition, we’re partnering with post-secondary institutions like Northern Lights College (NLC) and the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) to support local students through programs such as the Health Career Access Program (HCAP) and the Employed Student Nurse (ESN) program. To grow the workforce, we’re collaborating with our post-secondary institution partners on expanding educational pathways. For example, NLC offers Health Care Assistant and Practical Nursing programs in Dawson Creek and Fort St. John. These programs are designed to help students enter the health care field and build long-term careers. Graduates can even bridge into more advanced programs, such as the Access to Practical Nursing Diploma or the Northern Baccalaureate Nursing Program at UNBC. As of early 2025, hundreds of students are already enrolled or working in health care roles across Northern Health through these pathways.
Northern Health continues to actively recruit medical staff including physicians. Dawson Creek is one of the first communities to have added associate physician positions. Our recruiters are attending medical conferences and working with each community to identify and recognize unique needs to ensure it’s the right fit for each new hire.
Retention is just as important. Northern Health and the Ministry of Health have offered meaningful financial incentives for rural and remote positions, some of which include return-of-service commitments.
Our Northeast Recruitment and Retention Ambassador plays a key role in strengthening our workforce by building strong partnerships with schools and communities, enhancing onboarding experiences, promoting health care careers, representing Northern Health at events, and supporting initiatives that help attract and retain top talent across the region.
In addition, our Regional Manager of Housing and Childcare is actively collaborating with community partners to improve housing, childcare, and other supports that make it easier for staff and their families to live and work.
Looking ahead to the opening of the new Dawson Creek and District Hospital in Spring 2027, we are laying the foundation to ensure it is fully staffed and ready to serve our community. The new hospital is being designed and built with staff and patient experiences in mind. It will feature private patient rooms with ensuite washrooms, natural lighting, accessible washrooms, and modern technology – all of which contribute to a more comfortable and efficient environment. These improvements are not just about aesthetics; they are key to attracting and retaining health care professionals who want to work in a modern, state-of-the-art facility.
Over the past year, we’ve seen an increase of regular employees in Dawson Creek, and we’re continuing to invest in the people, programs, and partnerships that will help us meet the needs of our growing community. Northern Health is committed to ensuring that our communities have access to the high-quality, compassionate care they deserve.
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Employment opportunities with Northern Health at the current and future DCDH
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Download a copy of the DCDH Employment Flyer to share with friends, family or colleagues.
There are a number of positions that need to be filled at the current and future Dawson Creek & District Hospital including:
- Care Aide
- Cook
- Dietitian
- Facility and Maintenance Worker
- Food Services Worker
- Health Information Professional
- Housekeeper
- Indigenous Health Service Assistant
- Indigenous Care Coordinator
- Laboratory Clerk
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Medical Laboratory Clerk & Technologist
- Medical Imaging Technologist
- Mental Health Clinician & Staff
- Nursing Unit Clerk
- Occupational & Physio Therapist
- Patient Reception Staff
- Pharmacist & Pharmacy Staff
- Physician
- Registered Nurse
- Registration Clerk
- Relational Security Officer
- Respiratory Therapist
- Social Worker
- Stores Attendant
See all current opportunities and apply online at: jobs.northernhealth.ca/
Key contacts for future opportunities:
Northern Health Staff Recruitment
Note: Please do not use this email to submit your resume. Instead, apply online via one of the links below.
Physician Recruitment
Indigenous Recruitment
indigenousrecruitment@northernhealth.ca
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Over 300 jobs anticipated; locals already involved in the project
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A new hospital for the community means more than just investing in health-care, it also means economic opportunities for the region. Construction on the new hospital just started, but local businesses and workers are already involved in and benefiting from the project.
Wherever possible, Graham Design Builders LP is prioritizing working with and hiring local and regional businesses. Local hospitality businesses are also benefitting from workers being in town and renting hotel rooms or houses for weeks or months at a time.
Check out this document (Local and regional businesses) to view the list of just some of the local and regional businesses that are already involved in the project - which we will continue to update as the project progresses.
Graham, through their subcontractors, have also already hired a number of local labourers and apprentices to work on site – with more opportunities to come. They will advertise employment opportunities on various platforms such as Indeed, Kijiji, and LinkedIn as well as on the Graham Careers page.
A project of this size requires a large workforce and Graham is committed to filling as many positions as possible with people from the local community and region. During the peak of construction, there will be approximately 350-375 workers on-site. As the project progresses, the number of out-of-town workers is expected to increase as more specialized skills, not always available locally, are needed.
Graham plans to work closely with Northern Lights College’s Trades and Apprenticeships department to provide eligible students with apprenticeship training. Northern Health has also been reaching out to local and regional Indigenous communities to share these opportunities with the economic development and employment and training departments.
Check out our other post - Interested in business and employment opportunities? to view the list of current and upcoming awards and business opportunities.
Businesses interested in getting involved with the project are encouraged to send information about their services and product offerings to Graham Design Builders via email to dawsoncreekhospital@graham.ca.
Local workers and apprentices who are interested in working on the project are also encouraged to send their resume to Graham Design Builders via email to dawsoncreekhospital@graham.ca.
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Interested in employment and/or business opportunities with Graham Design Builders?
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Many local residents and businesses have been looking for information about employment and/or business opportunities related to the construction of the Dawson Creek & District Hospital project. Graham Design Builders LP (Graham) is responsible for all construction-related employment and contracting.
Graham, through their subcontractors, will advertise employment opportunities on various platforms such as Indeed, Kijiji, and LinkedIn as well as on the Graham Careers page.
The project is committed to employing as many locals as possible and has already hired a number of local tradespeople. Graham plans to work closely with Northern Lights College’s Trades and Apprenticeships department to provide eligible students with apprenticeship training. Northern Health has also been reaching out to local and regional Indigenous communities to share these opportunities with the economic development and employment and training departments.
Interested in employment or apprenticeship training? Submit a resume to Graham via email to dawsoncreekhospital@graham.ca.
Interested in business opportunities or subcontracts? Graham has been reaching out to local and regional companies to explore the possibility of working together and will continue to do so throughout the project. Businesses are encouraged to send information about their services and product offerings via email to dawsoncreekhospital@graham.ca.
Upcoming subcontractor awards include:
- Acoustic Panels
- Caulking
- Epoxy Flooring
- Fencing
- Healthcare Equipment (5-6 items)
- High Density Mobile Shelving
- Landscaping
- Millwork
- Misc Metals
- Overhead Doors
- Painting
- Signage
- Window Coverings
Upcoming business opportunities include:
- Security
This list was last updated on December 14, 2023.
Still not sure what to do or have questions for the project team? Email letstalkDCDH@northernhealth.ca and we’ll point you in the right direction.
