An outstanding benefits package including extended health, paid vacation, Municipal Pension Plan and more.
Relocation assistance of up to $5,000 is available for eligible positions.
Eligible positions may qualify for Provincial and/or Federal Student Loan Forgiveness programs.
*Note: Benefits are only available to Island Health employees.
Cowichan District Hospital is currently seeking to fill the following positions. Multiple opportunities, including temporary, casual, regular part-time and regular full-time positions, are currently available. Click on a position to learn more.
Dermatologist
Join Island Health’s Division of Dermatology as a dermatologist in the Cowichan Valley!
Dermatologic services on Vancouver Island are currently provided in the cities of Courtenay, Nanaimo and Victoria.
A new world-class replacement hospital is opening its doors in 2027, built on the unceded traditional territory of Cowichan Tribes.
Cowichan District Hospital is affiliated with the University of British Columbia and the Island Medical Program. Teaching opportunities in the undergraduate and postgraduate teaching program are available, as well as an affiliation with the UV Psoriasis Clinic and the dermatologists in Victoria.
We invite you to connect with a member of our Medical Staff Recruitment team today!
Emergency Physician
Join Island Health’s Department of Emergency Medicine and become part of a welcoming and collegial team of physicians that provides emergency service and urgent care to local residents and diverse populations.
We are actively seeking candidates at Cowichan District Hospital in Duncan on Vancouver Island, BC. A new world-class replacement hospital is opening its doors in 2027, built on the unceded traditional territory of Cowichan Tribes.
We invite you to view our flexible practice opportunities and bring your skills to our community. Our affiliation with the University of British Columbia’s Island Medical Program ensures top-tier education for future physicians. You’ll have the chance to contribute to medical education, working alongside university affiliates in a dynamic practice environment. Our hospital actively supports medical trainees, including medical students, family practice residents and specialists in training.
Connect with a member of our Medical Staff Recruitment team today.
Geriatrician
Join Island Health’s Department of Geriatrics and become part of a welcoming team of 11 geriatricians working across Vancouver Island.
As part of the interdisciplinary team, the successful candidate will work with a geriatric psychiatrist, family physicians and local medical specialists, as well as liaising with Home and Community Care teams.
The successful candidate will provide inpatient consultation to patients in the Cowichan District Hospital up to two days per week, working with an RN functioning as a Seniors Nurse Consultant within the hospital. A new world-class replacement hospital is opening its doors in 2027, built on the unceded traditional territory of Cowichan Tribes. The hospital is set to expand to 204 beds and there is an opportunity to become involved in the design of seniors’ services!
Cowichan District Hospital is affiliated with the University of British Columbia (UBC) and the Island Medical Program. Involvement in the undergraduate and postgraduate teaching program is encouraged. A UBC affiliated appointment and membership in the Department of Geriatrics may be available.
We invite you to connect with a member of our Medical Staff Recruitment team today.
Hospitalists
Island Health is seeking hospitalists to join a supportive and collegial group of physicians with diverse backgrounds who share a commitment to our teams, with a strong emphasis on work life balance. Our hospitalists pride themselves on a supportive environment with great specialist relations to ensure the highest level of care is provided to unattached inpatients at community hospitals across Vancouver Island.
We are actively seeking candidates at Cowichan District Hospital in Duncan on Vancouver Island, BC. A new world-class replacement hospital is opening its doors in 2027, built on the unceded traditional territory of Cowichan Tribes.
Our affiliation with the University of British Columbia’s Island Medical Program ensures top-tier education for future physicians. You’ll have the chance to contribute to medical education, working alongside university affiliates in a dynamic practice environment.
Connect with a member of our Medical Staff Recruitment team today.
Internist
Join Island Health’s Division of Medicine as a general internist in the Cowichan Valley!
A new world-class replacement hospital is opening its doors in 2027, built on the unceded traditional territory of Cowichan Tribes.
This new hospital will feature 204 beds, including six ICU and eight HAU beds under the oversight of the internal medicine service. The new hospital will also feature increased capacity for endoscopy, expanded scope in the ICU and an on-site call room for the on-call internist.
Cowichan District Hospital is affiliated with the University of British Columbia and the Island Medical Program. Inpatient work frequently involves teaching, including medical students in the integrated community clerkship program, residents in the local Cowichan family practice program and visiting residents in both family practice and internal medicine.
We invite you to connect with a member of our Medical Staff Recruitment team today.
Occupational Therapists
Come join the Island Health team as an occupational therapist in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, BC. We are currently seeking qualified candidates to join our growing team.
Cowichan District Hospital is opening a new world-class replacement hospital in 2027, built on the unceded traditional territory of Cowichan Tribes. With this expansion, there will be many exciting opportunities to grow in your practice and contribute to the overall patient care experience. These positions would be a great fit for you if you love the outdoors, want to escape big city living, and are looking for a fulfilling career in a vibrant, culturally diverse community that cares. These positions are eligible for an exceptional employer-paid benefits package as well!
Apply today and connect with a member of our Cowichan recruitment team.
Please reach out to our Indigenous Employee Experience Team for support with your application if you identify as Indigenous.
Rate of pay: $42.56 – $52.95 hourly
Pediatricians
Join the team of pediatricians with Island Health and become part of a welcoming and collegial team that provides excellent care to the smallest of patients. We are actively seeking candidates at Cowichan District Hospital in Duncan on Vancouver Island, BC.
A new world-class replacement hospital is opening its doors in 2027, built on the unceded traditional territory of Cowichan Tribes. Our affiliation with the University of British Columbia’s Island Medical Program ensures top-tier education for future physicians. You’ll have the chance to contribute to medical education and work alongside university affiliates in a dynamic practice environment.
Our hospital actively supports medical trainees, including medical students, family practice residents and specialists in training.
Connect with a member of our Medical Staff Recruitment team today.
Physiotherapists
Come join the Island Health team as a physiotherapist in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, BC. We are currently seeking qualified candidates to join our growing team.
Cowichan District Hospital is opening a new world-class replacement hospital in 2027, built on the unceded traditional territory of Cowichan Tribes. With this expansion, there will be many exciting opportunities to grow in your practice and contribute to the overall patient care experience. These positions would be a great fit for you if you love the outdoors, want to escape big city living, and are looking for a fulfilling career in a vibrant, culturally diverse community that cares. These positions are eligible for an exceptional employer-paid benefits package as well!
Apply today and connect with a member of our Cowichan recruitment team.
Please reach out to our Indigenous Employee Experience Team for support with your application if you identify as Indigenous.
Rate of pay: $42.56 – $52.95 hourly
Psychiatrists
Come join the Island Health team as a psychiatrist in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, BC. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for several full and part-time positions that span the continuum of care including, General, Child and Adolescent, Adult, Addictions and Geriatric Psychiatrists.
Work in a collaborative setting with colleagues that prioritize continuous learning, personal and professional growth and a healthy work-life balance. You will have the opportunity to make a positive impact in our communities, shore your unique perspectives and strengthen our diverse psychiatry team on Vancouver Island.
Our affiliation with the University of British Columbia’s Island Medical Program ensures top-tier education for future physicians. You will have the chance to contribute to medical education, working alongside university affiliates in a dynamic practice environment.
We are actively seeking candidates at Cowichan District Hospital in Duncan on Vancouver Island, BC. A new world-class replacement hospital is opening its doors in 2027, built on the unceded traditional territory of Cowichan Tribes.
Connect with a member of our Medical Staff Recruitment team today.
Radiologist
Join Island Health’s Department of Medical Imaging and become part of a welcoming and collegial team of physicians. A new world-class replacement hospital is opening its doors in 2027, built on the unceded traditional territory of Cowichan Tribes. With this new hospital, there will be an expansion of radiologic services. This position provides a unique and exciting opportunity to participate in designing and optimizing both a hospital and imaging department.
We invite you to view our flexible practice opportunities and bring your skills to our community!
Connect with a member of our Medical Staff Recruitment team today.
Registered Nurses
Come join the Island Health team as a registered nurse in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, BC. We are currently seeking qualified candidates to join our growing team.
Cowichan District Hospital is opening a new world-class replacement hospital in 2027, built on the unceded traditional territory of Cowichan Tribes. With this expansion, there will be many exciting opportunities in all programs, including specialty areas. These positions would be a great fit for you if you love the outdoors, want to escape big city living, and are looking for a new, fulfilling career in a vibrant, culturally diverse community that cares. Enjoy an exceptional employer-paid benefits package. Port your seniority from other provincial health authorities.
Please reach out to our Indigenous Employee Experience Team for support with your application, if you identify as Indigenous.
Apply today and connect with a member of our Cowichan recruitment team.
Rate of pay: $41.42 – $59.52 hourly
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Construction for the new Cowichan District Hospital launched in 2023 and it is expected to open its doors in 2027. The replacement will be three times larger with capacity for 204 beds. It will be B.C.’s first fully electric hospital and is being built to LEED Gold standards for environmental sustainability.
The new facility is being built on the unceded, traditional territory of the Quw’utsun People (Cowichan Tribes).
Staff, patients, and Indigenous partners have contributed to a design with improved patient experience and provider wellness in mind, incorporating healing design and a strong connection to the natural environment.
Cowichan Valley communities range from charming seaside villages to bustling town centres near the centrally located city of Duncan, B.C. The lush, rolling green landscapes and picturesque beaches are great for unwinding, but adventure-seekers also enjoy world-class fly-fishing, kayaking, wildlife viewing, rainforest hiking, golfing, and much more.
With excellent public schools, early learning programs, French Immersion, nature-based centres and several distinguished private schools, this is a wonderful place to raise your family. Your children can choose from a variety of sports and art clubs and the whole family can enjoy state-of-the-art recreation facilities.
If you are looking for year-round work-life balance, this region has a mild climate that allows for an active lifestyle every day of the year. It also gets enough summer sunshine to make it a thriving winery region. The Cowichan Valley is Canada’s only Mediterranean climatic zone and boasts the warmest year-round temperatures in Canada. In fact, Cowichan in Hul’q’umi’num’ is Quw’utsun which translates to English as “The People of the Warm Land”.
What are you waiting for? Our career opportunities at Cowichan District Hospital would be a great fit for you if you love the outdoors, want to escape big-city living, and are looking for a new, fulfilling career in a vibrant, culturally diverse community that cares.
Island Health has once again been selected as one of BC’s Top Employers (2025) in a competition that aims to identify employers who lead their industries by providing exceptional workplaces for their employees.
This annual provincial competition is organized by the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers. Employers are evaluated based on eight criteria, and results are published in the Vancouver Sun.
In 2025, Island Health was selected as a BC Top Employer for multiple reasons including our retirement planning options through Municipal Pension Plan, our support for new parents with maternity and parental leave top-up payments, and our staff training and development programs.
At Cowichan District Hospital (CDH), we humbly and respectfully acknowledge that the new Cowichan District Hospital is being built, and we are gathered to work, upon the unceded traditional lands of the Quw’utsun People. We also recognize the neighbouring unceded traditional territories of the Ditidaht, Pacheedaht, Ts’uubaa-asatx, Málexeł, Stz’uminus’, Leey’qsun, Spune’luxutth, and Xeláltxw Peoples.
As an organization, we are committed to Cultural Safety and Humility and we demonstrate this through our actions to address Indigenous-specific racism, systemic racism and the ongoing impacts of colonialism. We also want our workforce to more closely resemble the population that we serve. That is why Island Health has formed an Indigenous Recruitment & Retention Team, which is available to assist you with your application if you identify as Indigenous.
When you join our team at Cowichan District Hospital, we will support you in your journey to deepening your practice and knowledge to provide Culturally Safe Care for Indigenous Peoples within the territory. The new Cowichan District Hospital will serve the Members of these nine Nations, and all those living, working, learning, and visiting within this region.
Do you have questions about working at Cowichan District Hospital?
Connect with our friendly Recruitment Services teams by email.
If you are planning a move, the Cowichan Valley has everything you can imagine. It is a great place to grow your family and experience life. I love the Cowichan Valley and all it has to offer. The lakes, oceans, forests and outside opportunities have anchored me here. No better place on earth.
If you are planning a move, the Cowichan Valley has everything you can imagine. It is a great place to grow your family and experience life. I love the Cowichan Valley and all it has to offer. The lakes, oceans, forests and outside opportunities have anchored me here. No better place on earth.
If you are planning a move, the Cowichan Valley has everything you can imagine. It is a great place to grow your family and experience life. I love the Cowichan Valley and all it has to offer. The lakes, oceans, forests and outside opportunities have anchored me here. No better place on earth.
If you are planning a move, the Cowichan Valley has everything you can imagine. It is a great place to grow your family and experience life. I love the Cowichan Valley and all it has to offer. The lakes, oceans, forests and outside opportunities have anchored me here. No better place on earth.
If you are planning a move, the Cowichan Valley has everything you can imagine. It is a great place to grow your family and experience life. I love the Cowichan Valley and all it has to offer. The lakes, oceans, forests and outside opportunities have anchored me here. No better place on earth.
My favourite part about working at CDH is the team I work with – and I don’t have a single traffic light to go through to get to work! I like to go hiking and bicycling; we have tons of awesome trails and mountains, beautiful lakes to boat, swim and enjoy time on. I also enjoy the accessible trails to use my side by side (UTV) right from my house.
My favourite part about working at CDH is the team I work with – and I don’t have a single traffic light to go through to get to work! I like to go hiking and bicycling; we have tons of awesome trails and mountains, beautiful lakes to boat, swim and enjoy time on. I also enjoy the accessible trails to use my side by side (UTV) right from my house.
My favourite part about working at CDH is the team I work with – and I don’t have a single traffic light to go through to get to work! I like to go hiking and bicycling; we have tons of awesome trails and mountains, beautiful lakes to boat, swim and enjoy time on. I also enjoy the accessible trails to use my side by side (UTV) right from my house.
My favourite part about working at CDH is the team I work with – and I don’t have a single traffic light to go through to get to work! I like to go hiking and bicycling; we have tons of awesome trails and mountains, beautiful lakes to boat, swim and enjoy time on. I also enjoy the accessible trails to use my side by side (UTV) right from my house.
My favourite part about working at CDH is the team I work with – and I don’t have a single traffic light to go through to get to work! I like to go hiking and bicycling; we have tons of awesome trails and mountains, beautiful lakes to boat, swim and enjoy time on. I also enjoy the accessible trails to use my side by side (UTV) right from my hou
I get to make a positive impact on the health and well-being of the local community; it’s truly fulfilling. I can’t remember how many patients have expressed their gratitude for the kindness and compassion they experienced during their time at the hospital. This heartfelt appreciation reminds me of the importance of our work.
I get to make a positive impact on the health and well-being of the local community; it’s truly fulfilling. I can’t remember how many patients have expressed their gratitude for the kindness and compassion they experienced during their time at the hospital. This heartfelt appreciation reminds me of the importance of our work.
I get to make a positive impact on the health and well-being of the local community; it’s truly fulfilling. I can’t remember how many patients have expressed their gratitude for the kindness and compassion they experienced during their time at the hospital. This heartfelt appreciation reminds me of the importance of our work.
I get to make a positive impact on the health and well-being of the local community; it’s truly fulfilling. I can’t remember how many patients have expressed their gratitude for the kindness and compassion they experienced during their time at the hospital. This heartfelt appreciation reminds me of the importance of our work.
I get to make a positive impact on the health and well-being of the local community; it’s truly fulfilling. I can’t remember how many patients have expressed their gratitude for the kindness and compassion they experienced during their time at the hospital. This heartfelt appreciation reminds me of the importance of our work.
What I enjoy most about working here is the warm and friendly atmosphere – there’s a real sense of community among staff and patients alike. For anyone considering a career at CDH, now is an exciting time. There’s so much opportunity to be part of something special as we expand our services and facilities.
What I enjoy most about working here is the warm and friendly atmosphere – there’s a real sense of community among staff and patients alike. For anyone considering a career at CDH, now is an exciting time. There’s so much opportunity to be part of something special as we expand our services and facilities.
What I enjoy most about working here is the warm and friendly atmosphere – there’s a real sense of community among staff and patients alike. For anyone considering a career at CDH, now is an exciting time. There’s so much opportunity to be part of something special as we expand our services and facilities.
What I enjoy most about working here is the warm and friendly atmosphere – there’s a real sense of community among staff and patients alike. For anyone considering a career at CDH, now is an exciting time. There’s so much opportunity to be part of something special as we expand our services and facilities.
What I enjoy most about working here is the warm and friendly atmosphere – there’s a real sense of community among staff and patients alike. For anyone considering a career at CDH, now is an exciting time. There’s so much opportunity to be part of something special as we expand our services and facilities.
