North Vancouver Island

Wild beauty and strong community roots

North Vancouver Island stretches from Courtenay to the northern tip of the Island, including Port Hardy and the Discovery Islands. It’s a region defined by dramatic coastlines, ancient forests, and untamed natural beauty.

Inland and coastal communities are known for their warmth, resilience, and strong cultural ties. Life here moves at a different rhythm – one built around connection, tradition, and the outdoors.

Recreation is a way of life, with endless opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, wildlife watching, kayaking, skiing, and more. If you’re seeking meaningful work in a place where community matters and nature is right outside your door, this could be your perfect fit.

Discover the natural wonders and adventure opportunities that await in North Vancouver Island’s coastal communities.

North Vancouver Island is the traditional, unceded territory of the Che:k:tles7et’h’/Ka:’yu:k’t’h’, Nuchatlaht, Ehattesaht, Mowachaht/Muchalaht, Homalco, Klahoose, K’ómoks, We Wai Kai, Wei Wai Kum, Kwiakah, Tlowitsis, Da’naxda’xw, Mamalilikulla-Qwe’Qwa’Sot’Em, Namgis, Quatsino, Kwicksutaineuk-ah-kwaw-ah-mish, Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw, Gwawaenuk, Tlatlasikwala and Tsawataineuk Peoples.

North Vancouver Island is for close-knit community living.

Living and working in North Vancouver Island, you get to know your patients better. You can follow your clients from facility to the community, improving the continuity of care. Health care career opportunities span larger centres like Comox and Campbell River to smaller rural and remote communities such as Port Hardy, Port McNeill, Alert Bay, Sayward, Gold River, Tahsis and Zeballos. Together, they offer a chance to build lasting connections while experiencing the rugged beauty and unique character of the North Island.