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Leading human resources and labour relations practices and professionals honoured at third annual HEABC Awards
Recipients of the 2026 Healthcare Employee Relations Awards of BC (HEABC Awards) were announced October 26, 2026 at a gala event at the Anvil Centre in New Westminster attended by more than 150 people. Seven HEABC Awards and two Award of Merit recipients were honoured in three categories. For more information please read the Media Release.
About HEABC
The Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC) represents a diverse group of over 240 publicly funded health care employers. Our members range in size from smaller affiliate organizations with specialized services to large, comprehensive health authorities with thousands of employees.
HEABC is the accredited bargaining agent for most publicly funded health employers in the province, negotiating six major provincial agreements covering more than 190,000 unionized health care employees. In addition, HEABC’s Medical Staff Services team oversees and coordinates the negotiation of provincial and local physician contracts, including the Physician Main Agreement.
HEABC takes a provincial leadership role in strategic planning related to human resources and labour relations for BC’s publicly funded health employers. Through collective bargaining and other industry initiatives, HEABC builds constructive and collaborative relationships with members, government, employees and unions, while continuing to adapt to the evolving needs of its members.
HEABC is a key provider of support, and in some cases leadership, for elements of the province’s Health Human Resources Strategy, including partnering with the province, health employers and other stakeholders on marketing and recruitment campaigns for health professionals and expedited pathways to residency for foreign-trained professionals.
HEABC provides leadership and professional expertise in:
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