Vancouver Coastal Health Employee Review
Requires individuals who are willing to put in the effort.
It's hard to get your initial job with VCH, but once you do, there is lots of room to grow and for internal transfers so that you can find a job that is the best fit for your interests and skill set. Unfortunately, job security can be double edged in that some of your co-workers and manager may be out paced by their current role and responsibilities, and are not meeting the challenge as well as some others might.
It's unfortunate that despite the innovation that occurs, many of my coworkers are burnt out and jaded working for the health authority, but the money and benefits are good so they are reluctant to give up their position.
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Medical benefits
Cons
No support needed, short staffed
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Pros
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Cons
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Pros
job security
Cons
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- Requires individuals who are willing to put in the effort.