Paramedic Hiring Expands Amid Shortages in BC
Five new applicants have been hired as BC Ambulance Service opens regional hiring in Prince George. Open houses offer prospects a chance to meet current paramedics and learn the job. Nickerson notes province wide staffing gaps vary by region and local conditions. Health Minister George discussed the issue in a recent release.
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BC Ambulance Service frames rural recruitment push across BC
Northern BC Abbott executive director Chris Nickerson says recruiting health care workers in rural and remote areas is a widespread challenge in BC and Canada. The BCAS plans to expand recruitment drives in Dease Lake Atlin Burns Lake Southside Granisle Wells Bear Lake and Fraser Lake, with five hires already made since the drive began. Paramedics are hired part time, gaining experience while remaining free to work for other employers.
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Turn it Off Challenge energizes Chetwynd residents for savings
Chetwynd joins BC Hydro Turn it Off Challenge led by Halsi Herbert the district’s energy Nazi. She promotes 150 plus tips from turning off monitors to using energy efficient bulbs and rain barrels to cut power use. The effort targets a two percent municipal reduction and aims to educate staff and the public while competing province wide.
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