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essential services database

We are pleased to announce that our new online database for developing your essential service plans is now available in the Bargaining section of our public website.

The Health Employers Association of British Columbia (HEABC) coordinates the human resource and labour relations interests of more than 270 publicly funded health care employers in British Columbia. HEABC represents denominational, proprietary and affiliate health employers, as well as the province’s six health authorities.

HEABC is also the accredited bargaining agent for most publicly funded health employers in the province. HEABC negotiates five major provincial agreements covering more than 100,000 unionized health care employees. HEABC negotiates agreements covering nurses, health science professionals, physician residents, and support workers in both facilities and community settings.

HEABC takes a provincial leadership role in strategic planning related to human resources and labour relations issues management for BC’s publicly funded health employers. Through collective bargaining and other industry initiatives, HEABC endeavours to build constructive and collaborative relationships with members, government, employees, and unions, while continuing to adapt to the evolving needs of its membership.

HEABC provides leadership and professional expertise in:
  • General Labour Relations Services
  • Human Resource Planning
  • Education and Training
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Job Classification
  • Executive Compensation
  • Specialized Recruitment