In-demand health care occupations
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Planning to apply for training through the Education Opportunity and Access Fund? Use this list to help choose a program that leads to stable, in-demand work in B.C.’s health care system. These roles are experiencing the highest staff shortages, but you …
Last updated: Apr 22, 2026
The Code of Conduct and related HEU policies
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The HEU Code of Conduct for the Provincial Executive is the central document governing the Ethics Commissioner's work. It sets out HEU's conduct expectations for the Provincial Executive. Because the Code provides (at section 4.1) that a failure to follow …
Last updated: Apr 22, 2026
About the HEU Ethics Commissioner
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HEU’s current Ethics Commissioner is Jess Hadley, a respected labour and employment lawyer, mediator and investigator. HEU appointed Jess as Ethics Commissioner for a two-year term beginning on October 20, 2025. With more than two decades of experience, …
Last updated: Apr 22, 2026
Book a session
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You can now book a session with our team to get help with your application or ask any questions about the fund. Book time with Ava Dowlatshah: EOAF Individual Applicants …
Last updated: Apr 22, 2026
EOAF eligibility and training criteria
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Overview of criteria to be eligible for funding: Members in the private sector. Members who have successfully completed their probation period. The fund will cover programs related to any health care occupation that falls under one of HEU’s collective …
Last updated: Apr 22, 2026
Education Opportunity and Access Fund
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The Hospital Employees’ Union has launched a new program funded by the Ministry of Health. The Education Opportunity and Access Fund (EOAF) provides eligible private-sector HEU members with the opportunity to cover costs associated with skills upgrading …
Last updated: May 12, 2026
FAQs about Shared Health Services
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Here are some frequently asked questions with answers for HEU members impacted by the creation of the new BC Shared Health Services agency (BCSHS) and what it may mean for you. This FAQ is based on the information currently available. Details may change …
Last updated: May 13, 2026
Shared Health Services updates
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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 …
Last updated: Apr 15, 2026
Certificate Reimbursement for Private Sector Members
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The Hospital Employees' Union has launched a new program with the Ministry of Health called the Education Opportunity and Access Fund (EOAF)—for eligible HEU members in the private sector to cover costs associated with courses and certifications, …
Last updated: Apr 14, 2026
2026 HEU Member Photo Library Project
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HEU is looking for members to participate in the 2026 HEU Member Photo Library project. The project will update the photo library HEU uses in the union’s online (social media channels, website, other digital spaces) and print (leaflets, posters, Guardian) …
Last updated: Apr 7, 2026