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Newfoundland and Labrador

What can I expect when I move to Newfoundland and Labrador?
 

You’ll feel a sense of community as soon as you get here. Colleagues, neighbours and strangers will make you feel welcome and at home.

No matter where you live, our province is a place where you can have fun and relax on your own terms. After work, you’ll find evening bonfires and sunset gazers along the ocean’s edge or hear live music outside the homes of some of our best musicians. There’s often something going on for whatever you’re feeling, even if it’s sharing a meal together with neighbours.

Check out the Tourism website to learn more about things to do.
 

What will it be like for my family and kids?

If you’re a parent, you’ll feel a sense of relief knowing your kids are safe. No matter where you’re living, whether in rural or urban parts of the province, local governments and community groups often have family-focused activities and events put on throughout the year. Sports, music, barbecues, picnics, hikes and so much more.

As for schooling, from Kindergarten all the way until Grade 12, Newfoundland and Labrador has both English and French School Districts. We have just over 250 schools across our province.

What’s the cost of real estate in Newfoundland and Labrador?
 

Newfoundland and Labrador has the lowest housing costs in Canada, whether you choose to rent or buy a home. Just like the rest of Canada, our rental market has become more competitive, although prices remain affordable and units attainable across the province.

What’s the difference between rural and urban?
 

In Newfoundland and Labrador, we have a great balance of rural and urban life. There are also many communities that feel like a little bit of both: smaller towns that are still not that far out from urban centres.

What would my commute to work be like?

Commuting within Newfoundland and Labrador is quite easy. If you’re located in one of our urban centres, you can get to work by walking, taking public transit or driving. For our more rural areas, having access to a vehicle is more of a necessity. You’ll be able to get to where you need to be within 5-10 minutes.

What is the weather like?

Compared to other places in Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador has colder winters and milder summers. People often describe our winters as long, and summers as short. In the southern interior, winters are relatively mild, but the region gets lots of snow. Summers are bright and mild around the whole province as well.

Are there specific qualifications I need to work in Newfoundland and Labrador?

To work as a health care professional in Newfoundland and Labrador there are certain qualifications you will need to meet in order to practice. Many professions require licensure by a provincial regulatory body to practice within the Province. You can find your profession in the list below and explore additional information on the relevant Newfoundland and Labrador licensing body that applies to you. The individual regulatory body will outline specific qualifications and licensing requirements necessary to obtain a license. For licensed professions, you will not be able to practice without a license. For many of the licensing bodies they will outline what additional requirements or qualifications may be necessary if you are an international health professional seeking licensure. Please visit the relevant website below or e-mail recruit@workinhealthnl.ca.
 

Profession

Licensing / Certifying Body

Audiologists

Newfoundland and Labrador Council of Health Professionals (NLCHP)

Medical Laboratory Technologists

Newfoundland and Labrador Council of Health Professionals (NLCHP)

Medical Physicists

The Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine (CCPM)

Medical Radiation Technologists

Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT)

Midwives

Newfoundland and Labrador Council of Health Professionals (NLCHP)

Occupational Therapists

Newfoundland & Labrador Occupational Therapy Board (NLOTB)

Pharmacists

Newfoundland & Labrador Pharmacy Board (NLPB)

Pharmacy Technicians

Newfoundland & Labrador Pharmacy Board (NLPB)

Physicians

College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador (CPSNL)

Physiotherapists

Newfoundland and Labrador College of Physiotherapists (NLCP)

Practical Nurses

Practical Nurse Applicants: Newfoundland & Labrador College of Nurses (NLCN)

Primary Care and Advance Care Paramedics

Newfoundland and Labrador Paramedicine Regulation (NLPR)

Radiation Therapists

Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT)

Registered Dietitians

Newfoundland & Labrador College of Dietitians (NLCD)

Registered Nurses & Nurse Practitioners

Registered Nurse Applicants: Newfoundland & Labrador College of Nurses (NLCN)

Registered Psychologists

Newfoundland and Labrador Psychology Board (NLPD)

Respiratory Therapists

Newfoundland and Labrador Council of Health Professionals (NLCHP)

Social Workers

Newfoundland and Labrador College of Social Workers (NLCSW)

Speech-Language Pathologists

Newfoundland and Labrador Council of Health Professionals (NLCHP)

What are the incentives for working in Newfoundland and Labrador?
 

Newfoundland and Labrador offers competitive incentives of up to $650,000 for professionals and new graduates, for nurses, physicians, and other health professionals. Visit our Incentives page to learn more.
 

If I'm moving from out of the province or Canada, does the government help me to streamline processes?

There is a Health Professional navigator who is available to assist with licensing inquires and to provide guidance to those who require assistance from both within Canada and those practicing and trained outside Canada. Contact HPNavigator@gov.nl.ca for assistance.

What kind of positions are available? Full time, contract, fee-for-service?
 

There are many types of employment available depending on your profession including casual, part-time, temporary and permanent positions that are paid either hourly or on an annual salary basis. Contact recruit@workinhealthnl.ca for additional information.

Physicians remuneration can be salaried, fee-for-service or paid on an alternate payment plan (APP) depending on the location and specialty. Contact recruit@workinhealthnl.ca for additional information.