The VIU Employer Directory is designed to be your compass to begin navigating the professional landscape, bridging the gap between your academic achievements and your career aspirations, but please be aware that there might be local opportunities and organizations that are not included on this resource, and continue to conduct your own research and build your network.

As you are interacting with employers, please also remember that you represent Vancouver Island University. Visit this Business Etiquette resource that our team has developed, or visit the VIU Career Studio if you need additional help.

*Please note that the inclusion of an organization on this resource does not indicate a partnership between Vancouver Island University and that organization, or an endorsement of that organization. No organizations have paid to be included on this resource, and the Centre for Experiential Learning reserves the right to not display an organization on this resource at our discretion. If your organization would like to be included on this resource, please email CareerStudio@viu.ca.

These categories were designed to align as closely as possible with the Canadian National Occupation Classification (NOC) codes. This category contains the following sub-categories:

Allied Health Professionals

• NOC Codes: 312 (Optometrists, Chiropractors and Other Health Diagnosing and Treating Professionals), 314 (Therapy and Assessment Professionals)
• Roles Include: Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, Chiropractors, Dietitians.
• Sub-Sector: Focuses on specialized health services that support diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation.

Clinical Laboratory and Technical Services

• NOC Codes: 321 (Medical Technologists and Technicians (Except Dental Health))
• Roles Include: Medical Laboratory Technologists, Radiological Technologists, Ultrasound Technicians.
• Sub-Sector: Involves technical roles that support healthcare through diagnostic testing, imaging, and laboratory analysis.

Healthcare Management and Support

• NOC Codes: 031 (Managers in Health Care), 063 (Managers in Food Service and Accommodation), 3219 (Other Medical Technologists and Technicians (Except Dental Health))
• Roles Include: Health Service Managers, Administrative Officers in Healthcare, Health Records Technicians.
• Sub-Sector: Encompasses management, administrative, and technical support roles within healthcare settings.

Medical and Dental Practices

• NOC Codes: 311 (Physicians, Dentists, and Veterinarians)
• Roles Include: General Practitioners, Specialists, Dentists, Veterinarians.
• Sub-Sector: Focuses on direct patient care and treatment in specialized and general medical and dental practices.

Nursing and Caregiving

• NOC Codes: 301 (Nurses), 341 (Assistants and Aides in Support of Health Services)
• Roles Include: Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Nurse Aides, Home Support Workers.
• Sub-Sector: Dedicated to providing nursing care, patient support, and home-based caregiving.

Public and Community Health

• NOC Codes: 416 (Policy and Program Researchers, Consultants and Officers), 421 (Instructors of Persons with Disabilities)
• Roles Include: Public Health Officials, Health Policy Analysts, Health Educators, Community Health Workers.
• Sub-Sector: Focuses on health policy development, community health promotion, and disease prevention.