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Interior Health
Pavan, a registered nurse at Interior Health Authority  

Recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers (2025) and BC's Top Employers (2025):

Here are some of the reasons why Interior Health was selected as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers (2025) and BC's Top Employers (2025):

  • Interior Health Authority maintains a variety of policies to enable employees to take time for themselves, offering a minimum of four weeks starting vacation allowance for most employees and up to 18 paid sick days annually
  • Interior Health Authority helps employees prepare for life after work with retirement planning assistance and generous contributions to a defined benefit pension plan
  • Varying by employee group, Interior Health Authority supports parents with maternity and parental leave top-up payments -- and offers employees additional time off through a unique five day marriage leave option
Employees at Kelowna General Hospital, operated by Interior Health Authority  

Employer Background

Industry Hospitals
Established in Canada 2001
Major Canadian locations Grand Forks BC, Nakusp BC, Nelson BC, Creston BC, Golden BC, Williams Lake BC, Revelstoke BC, Salmon Arm BC, Kelowna BC, Kamloops BC, Cranbrook BC, Trail BC, Penticton BC, Vernon BC
Full-time employees in Canada 18,607
Part-time employees in Canada 9,818
Workforce engaged on a contract basis 95%
Average age of employees in Canada 42.5 years
Longest serving employee 49.6 years

Work Environment Rating: A

Flexible work options hybrid work option, flexible work hours, telecommuting, shortened work week (fewer hours with less pay), compressed work week, earned days off program, employees can apply to work from anywhere in the province's interior regions, (flexible work options vary by position)
Commuter amenities walk to public transit, transit subsidies, online carpool sign-up, free parking, subsidized parking, electric vehicle charging stations, secure/sheltered bicycle parking, nearby bike sharing station, corporate ride-sharing account
Onsite workplace features telecommuter workstations, sit-stand workstations, religious observance room, self-serve lunchroom, outdoor patio, outdoor barbecue, discounts at local restaurants
Employee lounge amenities comfortable seating, fireplace, music, television, video games, board games, popcorn machine (used for employee events), lounges include designated concept areas (called Wobble Rooms) to provide spaces for medical staff to de-stress and connect with colleagues, great views of Okanagan Lake from the outdoor rooftop patio
Onsite fitness facility shared-use facility, subsidized membership, treadmills, stationary bikes, stairmasters, instructor-led classes (boot camp, HIIT, spin, yoga), elliptical trainers, rowing machines, weights, shower facilities

Work Atmosphere & Communications Rating: B+

Past social events staff appreciation barbecues (hosted by leadership teams), catered holiday meals across hospital locations, Employee Appreciation Day, Black History Month, Pink Shirt Day, National Indigenous Peoples Day, Orange Shirt Day
Cultural aspects business-casual dress daily, dress-for-your-day policy, casual dress (e.g. jeans) daily, casual dress Fridays, music while working, can bring pets to work when needed, concierge services available, employee sports teams, organized social activities for retirees
Employee communications company newsletter, traditional/email suggestion box
Other in-house communications InsideNet (online hub for news, policies, procedures, forms, information and social networking)

Financial Benefits & Compensation Rating: A

Financial benefits note Interior Health has multiple employee groups, financial benefits may vary by position
Employee salary reviews individual salaries are reviewed every 12 months
Long-term savings defined-benefit (DB) pension
Long-term planning retirement planning assistance, phased-in retirement work options
Additional financial benefits corporate discount program (e.g. retail, services, travel, etc.), rural retention incentive (to $8,000 annually), relocation allowance for some positions

Health & Family-Friendly Benefits Rating: A

Health plan note Interior Health has multiple employee groups, health plans may vary by position
Health plan premium as part of the health plan, the employer pays up to 100% of the premiums
Flexible coverage health plan is flexible with adjustable premiums and coverage levels
Minimum hours worked for coverage 38 hours per week
Waiting period for coverage 30 days
Waiting period there is no waiting period for coverage
Family coverage option yes
Dental coverage routine, restorative, orthodontics
Eyecare $300 every 2 years
Paid sick days employees receive 18 days off each year
Health plan includes traditional coverage (e.g. prescription drugs), employee assistance (EAP) plan, semi-private hospital room, physiotherapy, medical travel insurance, homecare, medical equipment and supplies, massage therapy, nutrition planning, podiatrist, chiropractor, alternative coverage (e.g. acupuncture, naturopathy), virtual healthcare services
Mental health practitioner benefit up to $300 each year
Additional health plan information mental health benefits (from $300 to $500), health spending account (from $0 to $1,000 depending on the health plan)
Additional health and wellness initiatives Employee Health and Wellness Program (dedicated program to support injured or ill employees in their return to health and work)
Family-friendly benefits note Interior Health has multiple employee groups, family-friendly policies may vary by position
Maternity top-up (mothers) up to 87% of salary for 17 weeks
Parental top-up (mothers) up to 75% of salary for 10 weeks
Parental top-up (fathers) up to 75% of salary for 10 weeks
Adoption top-up up to 75% of salary for 10 weeks
Additional family-friendly benefits extended parental leave to unpaid leave

Vacation & Personal Time-Off Rating: A

Vacation note Interior Health has multiple employee groups, vacation policies may vary by position
Vacation allowance new employees receive 4 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job
Vacation jump vacation increases after 10 years of employment
Maximum vacation allowance employees move to a maximum of 7 weeks of vacation over their career
Previous experience considers previous work experience when setting annual vacation for new employees
Company paid days off employees receive 5 personal days off, as determined by their employer
Unpaid leave of absence option yes
Self-funded/deferred salary leave maximum 12 months
Additional time-off information vacation increases to 4.2 weeks annually from 6 through 9 years, unpaid leaves of absence vary by position, marriage leave (to 5 days), gender transition leave (to 8 weeks), care leave for immediate family (to 15 hours when needed)

Employee Engagement & Performance Rating: B+

Employee performance reviews employees receive individual performance reviews every 12 months
Managers receive performance review training yes
360° feedback option as part of the review process, performance feedback is also solicited from co-workers and other managers familiar with each employee's work
Confidential employee feedback employees can also provide confidential feedback on their manager's performance
Exit interview exit interview option is available for departing employees
Performance recognition online recognition platform, individual performance bonuses, on-the-spot rewards, peer-to-peer recognition awards, long-service awards, tailored and unique rewards (e.g. travel), performance reviews every 36 months for union employees
In-house survey period in-house surveys are conducted every 4 months

Training & Skills Development Rating: A+

Career planning in-house career planning services, online employee skills inventory
In-house training initiatives apprenticeship/skilled trades programs, mentoring, in-house training, online training, leadership development programs, paid internships, subsidies for professional accreditation, mentoring to transfer retirees' skills
Related tuition subsidies employer covers up to 100% of tuition per year
Annual tuition maximum employer pays up to $5,000 in tuition subsidies for job-related courses per year
Unrelated tuition subsidies employer covers up to 50% of tuition per year for courses unrelated to current position
Unrelated tuition maximum employer pays up to $5,000 in tuition subsidies per year for courses unrelated to current position

Community Involvement Rating: B+

Scope of charitable involvement local, national, international
Employee charitable involvement employees are involved in selection of charities, employees receive paid time off to volunteer
Total number of charities supported last year approximately 155 charitable and community organizations were supported last year
Some of the community organizations supported Interior Health works closely with its Foundation partners, including the RoyalInland Hospital, Kelowna General Hospital Foundation, South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation, Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation, Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital and Health Foundation, East Kootenay Foundation for Health, Salmon Arm Hospital Foundation, Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation, all working to raise funds in support of their respective hospitals and health care needs
Community highlight Interior Health Authority maintains a health-related and community charitable focus, raising funds through staff lotteries (with matching contributions) and employees hosting toy drives, charity golf fundraisers and support for local food banks

The Career Directory

Interior Health has been selected for The Career Directory, our guide to entry-level recruitment for recent college and university graduates.
Interior Health Authority dietitians Ping, Jannet, Emily and Bridget (left to right) connect at work

Highlights for New Grads

Industry Hospitals
Full-time employees in Canada 10,001 to 25,000
Major Canadian locations Grand Forks BC, Nakusp BC, Nelson BC, Creston BC, Golden BC, Williams Lake BC, Revelstoke BC, Salmon Arm BC, Kelowna BC, Kamloops BC, Cranbrook BC, Trail BC, Penticton BC, Vernon BC
Student opportunities paid internships, summer jobs, co-op opportunities
Training subsidies for professional accreditation, orientation program, online training, in-house training, mentoring, in-house career planning services
Annual tuition maximum employer pays up to $5,000 in tuition subsidies for job-related courses per year
Other info for new grads Interior Health manages a new graduate nurse recruitment program as well as a new graduate nursing transition program.
Typical new grad positions Registered Nurse, Registered Psychiatric Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Licensed Practical Nurse, RCA, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech & Language Pathologist and Audiologist, Social Worker, Social Program Officer, Medical Radiation Technician, Sonographer, Lab Technologist, Lab Assistant, IT specialist, IT Programmer, Dietitian, Pharmacist, Clerical Support, Trades, Engineer, HR Professional, Business Analyst, Information Analyst
Work benefits health benefits for new employees, flexible work hours, telecommuting, transit subsidies, employees receive paid time off to volunteer
Vacation allowance new employees receive 4 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job

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