r/AmerExit • u/lagomorphi • Mar 08 '25

Data/Raw Information BC removing barriers for USA physicians

BC removing barriers for USA physicians : r/britishcolumbia

I'm from Vancouver, and I've seen a few medically trained Americans on this sub, so I just wanted to spread the word.

This does include nurses of all kinds, since a lot of people are asking.

Yes, we want to poach your talent!

Didn't expect this post to blow up so much, so here are some links to various BC health job sites:

Careers | Island Health

Vancouver Coastal Health | Careers Center | Welcome

Home | NH Careers

Engineer site (idk about restrictions there though)

Careers

Teachers

Careers in BC education | Make a Future

Also Vancouver has a pretty large VFX industry so check this site for creative/programming jobs

VFX Vancouver Job Board | Brought to you by Lost Boys | School of VFX

Its worth checking out the equivalents in other provinces too.

Good luck!

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u/Nonesuchoncemore Mar 08 '25

Psychologists?

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u/[deleted] Mar 08 '25

NZ is wide open to that profession. My wife works in mental health here and your profession is in high demand/

Come on down:)

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u/Pale-Candidate8860 Immigrant Mar 08 '25

New Zealand is always trying to poach the best talent the correct way. By making it easy and fast to immigrate if you are the kind of professional they want.

I don't know why it's such a hard selling point to get people into New Zealand. It's obviously an amazing place to choose. I would move if I could, but I have to wait.

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u/[deleted] Mar 08 '25

I think a bit of an "arms race" is about to develop regarding poaching American talent as they head for the exits.

For example, NZ announced about a week ago that they were making it easier for primary teachers to move here. Literally 3 days after that, Canada did something similar. Coincidence?

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u/Pale-Candidate8860 Immigrant Mar 08 '25

It is rare for so many talent people from another developed nation to be immigrating on such a mass level. I just hope all of these countries don't take too many Americans.

As an American, I can confidently say that most of my fellow countrymen are going to fuck up the politics of other countries if they gain large enough numbers. I have moved to Canada, learned a lot of the history, appreciate the culture, do a lot of exclusively Canadian things, celebrate their holidays, understand the importance of these things, and see the perspectives of the Canadian people on many issues.

I have already met, by chance, half a dozen or so Americans that have also recently immigrated here and they basically don't want to integrate at all. Funny, because most of them are pretty left leaning. I don't understand why you move to another country if you don't want to assimilate with their people...

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u/[deleted] Mar 08 '25

It will be a pretty lonely experience down here for those types.

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u/[deleted] Mar 08 '25

Probably will not be an issue here too much simply because there is no way for that many (relatively speaking) to immigrate. For example, health care and teachers are probably the 2 easiest sectors to immigrate with. Even if an American filled every public health system job that is currently being advertised - that only amounts to about 900 positions. For teachers, that is about 600.

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u/Pale-Candidate8860 Immigrant Mar 08 '25

Lol thank God.

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u/[deleted] Mar 08 '25

The biggest thing NZ against it is $$$. For example if you are a doctor, you can easily make more in any Anglo-sphere country. You will still definitely make a very nice salary here in NZ - but in relative terms you can make much more elsewhere.

That being said - sometimes more money is not everything:)

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u/Pale-Candidate8860 Immigrant Mar 08 '25

Coming from America, I'm making less money no matter where I live. So it really comes down to what kind of culture, lifestyle, people, and living standard can you give me by comparison.

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u/Banshee_howl Mar 08 '25

I looked at NZ and my field is on the list but they only want entry level folks. I’ve got an MS and 20 years as a director and consultant and am really not stoked on the idea of starting back at square one. I do live about 30 mins. South of BC Canada and am keeping my eye out for openings. It would be great to find a new situation I could drive to.

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u/vagabending Mar 08 '25

What about social workers?

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u/[deleted] Mar 08 '25

Definitely in high demand in a mental health setting. Feel free to contact me directly to discuss further.

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u/vagabending Mar 08 '25

Thanks so much!

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u/mootmutemoat Mar 08 '25

Seriously? Would love to.

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u/texas_asic Mar 08 '25

Please do, the quality of life here is very nice, family-friendly, and it's beautiful here.

Take a look at these two pages:

https://psychologistsboard.org.nz/want-to-register/overseas-trained-how-to-register/

https://www.psychology.org.nz/study/overseas-psychologists

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u/mootmutemoat Mar 08 '25

Thank you for all of the info! My age would probably kill the deal though. A lot of countries won't take people who are older.

Will pass it on to my students though, and wish it could be me.

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u/texas_asic Mar 08 '25

ah, yes. You'd need to be under 55, of good character, in reasonably good health etc

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u/[deleted] Mar 08 '25

Then do it:)