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By Pete McIntyre
March 8

Virtual career fair showcases jobs in health care

Mar 4, 2022 | 3:00 PM

Anyone interested in a career in the health care sector, may want to check out an event next week.

Interior Health is holding a virtual career fair Tuesday, March 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will focus on all positons in Interior Health (IH)

“Those interested in attending can book an online one-on-one session and meet their recruiter to learn about opportunities for Aboriginal careers, environmental public health, health care assistants, laboratory, mental health, nursing, and more,” a news release from IH stated.

The health agency said the online fair allows for a real-time dialogue between applicants and recruiters, as well as the ability to hire new recruits quickly. The virtual interview allows interested applicants to attend from anywhere.

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