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According to the 2024 B.C. Labour Market Outlook, British Columbia’s health-care and social assistance sector is projected to generate more job openings through to 2034 than any other industry in the province. The sector is expected to account for 16% of the projected total job openings over that period, due in part to an aging population.
The Government of British Columbia has announced the end of the temporary healthcare ambassador program, with an estimated $163M being redirected to other areas of the health system. While many ambassadors were temporarily seconded and later returned to their original roles, impacted employees will have opportunities to transition into new positions, supported by a $3M training fund for reassignment and retraining.
The new Fort St. James hospital is now open for patients. The facility is three times larger than the previous hospital and has an expanded emergency department. The $158M project was primarily funded by the Government of British Columbia with nearly $140M provided by the Province through Northern Health and over $18M contributed by the Stuart-Nechako Regional Hospital District.
Island Health is looking to staff the new Cowichan District Hospital, set to open in 2027. The hospital is expected to cost a total of $1.5B and will require 200 to 300 more medical professionals.
The new Ksyen Regional Hospital in Terrace has officially opened, ahead of schedule, offering enhanced healthcare services to the community. The facility includes 82 beds, private rooms, an emergency department, and the latest diagnostic imaging equipment.
The Peace River Regional District has approved extending the Seniors Aging in Place Support Services Program for three years. The program currently assists around 200 seniors through the Dawson Creek Society for Community Living.
