Northern Health has posted several new healthcare positions in Prince Rupert, BC, offering wages from about $33 to $68 per hour. The job postings appeared between September 14 and 18, 2026, and include a pharmacy technician at $36.26 per hour, an occupational therapist at $45.15 to $56.17 per hour, a pharmacist at $54.49 to $68.10 per hour, and two licensed practical nurse roles at $32.84 to $41.35 per hour.
According to the Job Bank, Prince Rupert now has 84 available positions as of September 22, 2026. The new postings reflect ongoing efforts by Northern Health to fill healthcare roles in the community, which has faced staffing challenges in recent years.
The Prince Rupert Regional Hospital serves more than 30,000 residents on the north coast and handles about 16,000 emergency room visits each year. A newly renovated emergency department opened in September 2025 following a $16.5-million upgrade.
Northern Health has recruited 900 net new employees to northern BC over four years, including 450 nurses, according to Lisa Zetes-Zanatta, VP of Clinical Operations. Despite this, the health authority still reported a 20.17 percent vacancy gap in baseline healthcare positions as of February 2025.
Prince Rupert is seeing significant economic growth, including a proposed $1.35-billion bulk terminal on Ridley Island that could create 1,900 jobs. To help attract workers, the province has provided $240,000 for workforce attraction and retention in the city.
The BC government has also extended nurse recruitment incentives until September 30, 2026, offering up to $30,000 for nurses who sign two-year return-of-service agreements in Northern Health communities.
