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Immigration and Working in BC

Immigration

General Immigration Information for International Physicians

Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada are given priority on all vacancies in the Province of British Columbia.  As there is a great need for qualified specialist physicians in British Columbia, international physicians may be considered for available positions.

The Process of Obtaining College of Physicians & Surgeons of British Columbia Registration

We will apply on behalf of you for registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) once you accept the offer of employment. The CPSBC reviews both the employer’s level of need and the qualifications of the physician.  The CPSBC will advise the physician, the employer in writing of their decision.

British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)

The B.C. PNP is available to assist eligible international physicians to obtain permanent resident status in an expedited manner.  This program is administered by the Ministry of Economic Development in collaboration with Health Match BC.

Applicants to the BC PNP are required to have been working in British Columbia under a Temporary Work Permit for a period of approximately 3 months or more.  During this time, they have passed their Medical Council of Canada Evaluating Exam (MCCEE) (if applicable) and been given a positive assessment of their performance by their supervising physician. 

1. Notification of eligibility for the B.C. PNP will be sent to the physician by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of B.C.
2. The Physician completes the application forms and mails the application to Health Match BC.  For more information about the process, please read the Health Match BC process document for the PNP. To download the Physician PNP Checklist, click here.  To download the forms listed in the Physician Checklist, visit the BC PNP website.
3. The physician receives a nomination letter from the B.C. Ministry of Economic Development so they can proceed with their permanent residency application with Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

For further details about the B.C. PNP or to request an application be mailed to you, contact Health Match BC, Suite 200 - 1333 W. Broadway Ave., Vancouver B.C.   V6H 4C6.  Tel: 604-736-5920 or by email at recruit@healthmatchbc.org.

Dr Ronald Chapman, Executive Director Northern Cancer Control Strategy talks about what it was like to move here from South Africa and how much the people of Prince George appreciate people from other countries and cultures who move here to become part of the medical team.