The Ministry of Health is moving ahead with the first phase of its new shared services organization implementation plan announced in December 2025.
As part of the Ministry’s implementation process, the BC Shared Health Services (BCSHS) agency was formally established on April 1 and is part of the Health Employers Association of BC.
The transition process is governed by the existing public sector health care collective agreements and labour legislation.
Service consolidation will occur in phases starting this summer and the first phase will involve the transfer of several services to BCSHS including:
- Information management and information technology, excluding clinical informatics and biomedical engineering;
- Supply chain;
- Finance services related to accounts payable and accounts receivable; and
- BC Health Workday as part of human resources.
Members who have been advised or believe they are part of the transfer should reach out to their shop steward. HEU will also be providing frequent updates to affected members, as the employer moves this process along.
