Healthcare Career Guide

Healthcare is a rewarding industry with many exciting and diverse career opportunities. Use this guide to gain valuable insights on the industry, or to learn how to hatch a student or entry-level job in healthcare.

Considering a career in Healthcare?

If you are looking for a career that matters, the healthcare industry is for you. Healthcare is a fast paced, rewarding industry with many opportunities for long-term learning, growth, and development. From pharmacy technicians to emergency room doctors, this industry provides dedicated students and grads with a wide range of career options.

In-demand skills and traits:

  • Team oriented
  • Effective communication
  • Active listening
  • Passionate
Average Starting Salaries: Healthcare
Pro Tip
"When you have faith in the community because you know they have faith in you and give them the best care that you can – that's rewarding."

Resources

Wave of the Future – Wellness Coaching Program at Humber College

Have you heard the news? Healthcare is changing, and you could be at the forefront of this new and exciting movement. Humber’s brand new Wellness Coaching program is designed to help you build a career on the cutting edge of healthcare. The Wellness Coachi...
Office Hours: Exploring Healthcare Careers with Northern Health

On March 14th, a guest eggs-pert from Northern Health joined us for an online chat to answer your career questions! If you missed the event, you can read the full transcript here.
Office Hours with Northern Health - Discover How to Start Your Career in Healthcare!

Read on to find out how you can start your career in Healthcare with Northern Health!

Applying to Med School Doesn’t Have to be Completely Terrifying

Each medical school considers every candidate individually so there are many things you can do to improve your chance of success.
Nursing Students! Here’s What You Need to Know About The NCLEX-RN Exam

The NCLEX can be a challenging hurdle for any nursing student. But, with the right tools and preparation you’re ensured to do well!
Office Hours: Learn About The Healthcare Industry With Northern Health

TalentEgg teams up with Shannon at Northern Health to answer your industry questions in this edition of Office Hours!
Start A Career With Northern Health: Life In Smithers, B.C.

You can't beat the small-town lifestyle in Smithers! In this video, we talk to Northern Health employees about why they chose to hatch career in Northern B.C.
Finding Balance: The Amazing Benefits Of Working At Northern Health

Northern Health is an amazing place to hatch a career. Find out what Ivan Pekunov, a Registered Nurse, has to say about their benefits for new grads!
Exploring The Benefits Of Working With A Community Of Mentors At Northern Health

The community at Northern Health is incredibly supportive of new employees. Here's what Samantha Dawe has to say about the guidance their Healthcare professionals gave her and how it impacted her success!
Office Hours: Northern Health Answers Questions About Hatching A Healthcare Career With Their Team

Shannon Rodrigues, a recruiter from Northern Health, answers your questions about hatching a career in Healthcare! See the full transcript here.
Office Hours: Northern Health Talks Careers, Culture, Relocation, & More

Northern Health recruiter Shannon Rodrigues answers your healthcare career questions! See the full transcript here.
Average Starting Salaries: Healthcare 2016

Pursuing a career in Healthcare? Here's what you can expect to earn in an entry-level position.
Indoor And Outdoor: Explore The Workplaces Of Northern Health (VIDEO)

The perks of working at Northern Health go beyond your working hours. Find out why this new graduate loves her healthcare career!
Office Hours: A Northern Health Recruiter Answers Your Healthcare Career Questions

Find out how you can start a fulfilling career in healthcare at Northern Health. We have the full transcript from this eggs-clusive Office Hours event!
Office Hours: Northern Health Discusses Application Tips, Career Opportunities, And More

Missed our Office Hours Q&A with Northern Health? We have the full transcript!
Top Careers For Students And New Graduates To Look Out For In Canada

Canada day is coming up – so we've compiled our country's top thriving industries for students and grads!
How To: Prepare For Panel Interviews For Medical School

Use these tips to ace your med school interview!
4 Egg-cellent Electives for Aspiring Healthcare Professionals

Not sure how to supplement your healthcare education? Check out these tips!
Essential Apps for Aspiring Healthcare Professionals

If you're in the healthcare industry, these apps may be for you!
Understanding Medical Jargon: Prefixes and Suffixes

Use this mini glossary to help decode confusing medical jargon!
Getting Started In Healthcare: How To Prepare For Your First Multiple-Mini Interview

Not sure how to prepare for a series of mini interviews? Check out these tips!
Meet Shannon Rodrigues, Northern Health’s Newest Recruiter!

Shannon Rodrigues is happy to join the recruitment team at Northern Health. She shares her career experiences, as well as some tips and tricks for students and grads!
Inside The Scarborough Hospital's New Graduate Program With A Physician's Assistant

As a new graduate, Jacob Eappen had an opportunity to launch his career as a Physician's Assistant. Read about his experiences!
Office Hours: Looking Ahead With The Northern Health Team

Did you catch Office Hours with Northern Health on November 12th?

Top Healthcare Careers for Recent Grads

The healthcare industry is broad, but we've compiled the top 7 most popular healthcare careers among students and grads!
Health Care 101: A Guide to One of Canada's Most Valued Industries

Looking to learn about Canada's healthcare industry? Here is an introductory guide!
4 Skills for Every Aspiring Healthcare Professional

Healthcare is an incredibly diverse field – but we have 4 soft skills every professional needs in this industry!
15 Healthcare Jobs You Might Not Have Considered

Think you know all your healthcare career options? Take a look at our list and find out!
Office Hours: A Talent Acquisition Manager Talks Career Pathways In Pharmacy And Retail At Rexall

Check out the transcript for TalentEgg's Office Hours live-chat with Rexall's Talent Acquisition Manager to find out what it takes to hatch a career at Rexall!
Office Hours With Northern Health: Long-Term Growth, Learning Opportunities And More

On October 1st, TalentEgg hosted Office Hours with Northern Health!

Diverse Healthcare Backgrounds Lead To Diverse Roles At CCAC

With previous experience in oncology and palliative care, Amy was drawn to explore more hands-on opportunities to connect with patients.
Inside Long-Term Career Growth With CCAC

Meigan is a capable intermediary between diverse parties – healthcare providers, school personnel, parents and children alike.
Case Study: A Career Profile At CCAC

The variety of Megan’s work involves a significant amount of independence and responsibility.
Getting Started: Stories From The Northern Health Team

Ask Northern Health team members why they started a career at Northern Health, and you’ll hear a lot about learning and professional development.
Office Hours: A Northern Health Recruiter Takes Your Questions

On January 15th, TalentEgg hosted Office Hours with Northern Health!
Understanding Medical Radiation Technology: Diagnostic Imaging

"Technology has tremendously reduced the time to process images via methods such as Computed Radiography and Digital Radiography” explains Asma Challiwala.
Therapeutic Recreation: Promoting Health Through Recreation

Recreation Therapists (RTs) are allied healthcare members working in traditional and non-traditional healthcare environments.
Behind The Scenes With Nurses At North York General

New grad hires Melissa and Allison were happy to share their experiences at North York General.
Tips From A Recruiter At North York General

Human Resources Associate Nahal Shalchi has some valuable insights into different career pathways at North York General.
The Best Part Of My Career At North York General

"North York General supports me in every single way possible," says Phil Galacgac, who started his career at the hospital after graduating in 2012.
Hatching Your Pharmacy Career With Rexall

The pharmaceutical industry is undergoing a period of tremendous change, and the roles of Pharmacists are required to adapt, as a result.
Behind The Scenes: A Career With Northern Health

It's common to hear someone claim to like his or her job. But how often do you meet someone who truly loves what they do?
A Day In The Life Of A CCAC Care Coordinator

When Julie describes her typical workday, it's obvious that balance doesn't mean boring.
CCAC Care Coordination A Great Fit For An Occupational Therapist

Community work helped Tanya recognize that her particular interests made her an excellent fit for a Care Coordinator role with CCAC.
The Benefits Of A Career With CCAC

For Eric, a career as a Care Coordinator at CCAC was a natural choice.

Your Medical School Application Survival Guide

Two successful medical school applicants share their tips and tricks for surviving the medical school application process.

4 Answers To 4 Egg-Cellent Questions About Naturopathy

Becoming a naturopath is an increasingly popular way to enter the healthcare field using alternative medicine. Read on for more info!
Understanding The Role Of A Dietitian: Work And Perks

A career with food and people? A dietitian is a healthcare career option worth digesting.

Is Radiation Therapy The Career For You?

This lesser-known area of medicine can mean the difference between life and death for some patients who are treated for their illnesses using RT.
Young Physiotherapist Relocates From Australia For Management Opportunity With Northern Health

This young Physiotherapist relocated from Brisbane, Australia to B.C. to hatch his career with Northern Health and never looked back.
Who To Follow On Twitter: Healthcare Edition 2014

Want to be egg-ceptionally informed about all things healthcare? #Follow these accounts on Twitter!
Behind The Scenes: A Career In Occupational Therapy

If you're looking to make a difference in the lives of others and work in a health care setting, then check out occupational therapy!
Northern Health Recruiter Answers Even More Of Your Healthcare Career Questions

Ashley Ellerbeck is a young recruitment professional who started her own career with the Northern B.C. healthcare authority a few years ago.
A Healthcare Volunteer Explains Why Her Work Matters

Volunteering in a hospital can prepare you for a career in medicine while developing skills you may not realize you need.
Open Your Eyes To A Career As An Optometrist

Take a look at a career as an optometrist! Read on to learn more about how to become one, educational requirements, and potential earnings!
Joining The World Of Academia: Insight From An Associate Professor At York University

Tips and advice from Parissa Safai, an Associate Professor of Kinesiology and Health Science in the Faculty of Health at York University.
Recent Grad Demystifies Biotechnology And Offers Insight On A Career In The Industry

Daniel Rubinger talks about biotechnology, getting into the industry, and what it's like being a Research Associate at a healthcare research firm.
Career-Hatching Dos And Don'ts For Young Chiropractors

The top dos and don'ts from three young chiropractors.
Office Hours: Tips For Hatching Your Healthcare Career With Northern Health

Northern Health Recruiter Ashley Ellerbeck joined us for Office Hours on January 16th, 2013, to offer tips on hatching your healthcare career.
Starting A Chiropractic Career That Doesn't Get On Your Nerves

Find out what our 3 recent grad chiropractors recommend for making the school-to-work transition easier.
Tips For Getting Into And Surviving Chiropractic School

Three recently-graduated chiropractors share their advice for navigating and surviving the complex world of chiropractic school.
Recent Graduate Chiropractor Keeps Learning To Grow Her Practice

Chiropractor Shaila Callaghan says she originally wanted to be a neurosurgeon but became interested in non-surgical and drug-free interventions.
Insight On A Career In Natural Health From A Young Naturopathic Doctor

Although Dr. Chris Habib faces unique challenges in naturopathic medicine, he also finds it extremely rewarding.
What It's Really Like To Be A New Grad Nurse

Registered Nurses Erin Okanik and Abigail Keeso share their experiences as new grads starting out their healthcare careers in Ontario hospitals.
How Social Media Can Affect Your Healthcare Career

What are the benefits and drawbacks for young health professionals using social media?
Average Starting Salaries For New Grad Healthcare Jobs: 2013

Here's a look at the average starting salaries for some popular entry level healthcare positions across Canada.
Office Hours: Learn About Careers In Retail Pharmacy With Rexall

Rexall's Director of Talent Acquisition joined us for Office Hours on November 29, 2012 to answer questions about hatching careers at Rexall and in the retail pharmacy industry.
Behind The Scenes With A Recent Grad Pharmacist At Rexall

Rexall executive Paul Dale takes TalentEgg behind the scenes with Lily Goldsmith, a new grad pharmacist who has hatched her career with Rexall.
Office Hours: Learn About Pharmacy, Retail Management And Corporate Careers With Rexall

Rexall's Director of Talent Acquisition answered students’ questions regarding the company's career opportunities.
Behind The Scenes With 2 Recent Grads At The New Fort St. John Hospital

New grad RNs explain what it's like to start a nursing career with Northern Health at the new state-of-the-art Fort St. John Hospital in Northern B.C.
From Nova Scotia To Northern B.C.: Physiotherapy Grad Relocates To Work With Northern Health

Gillian Grant is ready for the biggest adventure of her life so far: moving from one coast to the other to start her career as a Physiotherapist with Northern Health.
Fill Your Pharmacy Career Goals In Rexall's Pharmacy Intern Program

Recruiter Katie Lockington on everything you need to know about Rexall's Pharmacy Intern Program.
The Trials And Tribulations Of Becoming An Emergency Room Nurse

For most people, the ER is a place to be avoided. For McMaster nursing grad Kelly Vondervoort, it was exactly where she wanted to be.
Waterloo Science Grad Finds Her Passion In Pharmacy School

Sarah Johnson went on to pharmacy school because she discovered her passion is providing quality patient care.
University Of Alberta Nursing Grad Hatches Her Career In Obstetrics With Alberta Health Services

New grad Registered Nurse Brittney Peebles works with new moms and their babies at Queen Elizabeth II Hospital in Grande Prairie, Alberta.
Tips From A Northern Health Recruiter Who Hatched Her Own Career In Northern B.C.

Northern Health Recruiter Ashley Ellerbeck chose to start her career in northern B.C. because of the opportunities and lifestyle.
Health Science Degree Jobs For New Graduates

Health encompasses more than just the one-one-one doctoring of patients.
Medical School Application Information for Aboriginal Students

16 of the 17 Canadian medical schools identify a process by which they hope to make medical school more accessible to Indigenous students.
Pharmacy, Health And Safety Grads Hatch Their Careers At Their Community Hospital

Health and Safety Assistant Amy Ha and Drug Access Navigator Janet Lui are hatching their careers at The Scarborough Hospital.
Behind The Scenes With A New Grad Nurse At The Scarborough Hospital

Ryerson University Nursing grad Eunice Llagas works in The Scarborough Hospital's Telemetry unit.
Did You Know? How To Get A Job At The Scarborough Hospital

Krista Root, Recruitment Specialist in the Human Resources department at The Scarborough Hospital, shares application and interview tips for students and grads.
Waterloo Pharmacy Co-op Student Loves Retail, Returns To Rexall After Graduation

Staff Pharmacist Ashley Kelly completed co-op terms at community and hospital pharmacies but always knew she would return to retail pharmacy with Rexall.
Humber PR Grad Hatches Her Career In Healthcare

Humber PR grad Jenny Duffy completed a 4-month internship in the Corporate Communications department at Southlake Regional Health Centre.
Healthcare Career Tips From A Northern Health Recruiter

Recruiter Marlene Apolczer discusses the career opportunities at Northern Health and shares her career advice for healthcare students.
Behind The Scenes With A New Grad Pharmacist At Northern Health

Learn about new grad life in Northern B.C., working at Northern Health, and the best part about being a pharmacist at Northern Health.
Inside Medical School With A Future Pediatrician

Originally from Vancouver, Thomas McLaughlin completed an honours Bachelor of Science degree in biophysics at the University of British Columbia.
Behind The Scenes With A Community Care Access Centre Case Manager

Tamara Samuels is a recent Humber College nursing graduate who now works as a Case Manager at the Central West Community Care Access Centre in Brampton, Ont.
Start Your Healthcare Career In Northern B.C. With Northern Health

Find out why Northern Health's Regional Manager of Recruitment and its 7,400 other employees love living in northern British Columbia - and working for Northern Health.
An Inside Look At Case Management From A CCAC Recruiter's Perspective

A Q&A with Brittany Hudson, Human Resources Administrator of Staffing and Recruitment at the Champlain Community Care Access Centre in Ottawa.
The Career Path Of A CCAC Case Manager With A Nursing Background

Follow the career path of a nursing graduate from school through to becoming a Community Care Access Centre Case Manager five years later.
From Social Work To Healthcare: Behind The Scenes With A CCAC Care Coordinator

Leanne Buck, MSW, worked at a youth shelter, in mental health and children's aid - and in retail - before become a Care Coordinator at the Toronto Central CCAC.
Inside A Student Nurse's Internship At SickKids

For her placement this semester, fourth-year Queen's University nursing student Jacqueline McQuaig is working as a student nurse with patients on the multi-organ transplant unit at SickKids hospital in Toronto.
2 Tiers, 2 Careers: Should You Work In Public Or Private Health Care?

While going into medicine for purely altruistic reasons is admirable, considering what kind of environment you want to work in is important when taking your future sanity and finances into account.
How To Start Your Career As A Community Care Access Centre Case Manager/Care Coordinator

Meghan Loshaw, a recruitment specialist in human resources at the Central East Community Care Access Centre in Whitby, Ont., explains how recent grads can become case managers/care coordinators.
Skate4Cancer Founder Rob Dyer Turned His Passions Into A Non-Profit Organization

Skate4Cancer founder Rob Dyer shares all of the amazing things happening at Skate4Cancer, and offers some advice for students and recent grads who are interested in pursuing a similar path. Plus...KITTENS!
A Day In The Life Of An RN At Trillium Health Centre

A behind-the-scenes look at York University nursing grad Deven Singh's work on the 3C surgery unit at Trillium Health Centre.
Q&A With A Recent Grad Community Care Access Centre Team Assistant

York University health studies grad Maricris Fernandez has been a team assistant at the Toronto Central Community Care Access Centre (CCAC) in downtown Toronto for the last two years.
A Day In The Life Of A Community Care Access Centre Case Manager

Aneeta Permaul, a case manager at the Central Community Care Access Centre in north Toronto, thinks of herself as a point guard of the health care system. She helps her clients – mostly seniors – and their family members navigate the health care system to determine which services and care they need and how to get it.
Q&A With A Medical Student Studying Abroad

Joanna Mathisen has wanted to be a doctor for most of her life. But unlike many Canadians, she decided to attend medical school abroad. Joanna is currently in her second year at the University of Aberdeen in Scotland.

Investigate All The Career Options At Health Centres To Find Out Where You Fit, Says Trillium HR Manager

Trillium Health Centre HR manager Karen Dobbie explains how you can make your application stand out and what the student/new grad experience is like at Trillium.
Doctor Or Musician, Which Career Would You Choose?

A stereotypical doctor doesn’t have piercings or a tattoo, and a stereotypical drummer doesn’t wear scrubs. Bourke Tillmann, however, is a fourth-year medical student and is the drummer of the successful indie band Holding Sky.