Guide: Internationally-Educated Health Professionals in the Yukon

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7 October 2025

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Today on the career blog we feature a guide for Internationally-Educated Health Professionals (IEHPs).

There are many opportunities for IEHPs to work in Yukon health care.

Here you will find links to resources from both the Government of Yukon and Government of Canada.

Nursing staff are shown at Whistle Bend Place in Whitehorse

What services are available to help IEHPs with credential recognition in the Yukon?

Navigation services are available to help IEHPs who are seeking to have their credentials recognized to work in the Yukon.

Participants must be:

• living in the Yukon or living in Canada and able to demonstrate established plans to move to the Yukon within the next three months;

• legally allowed to work in Canada;

• trained internationally and hold foreign credentials in a regulated health profession; and

• pursuing work in a Yukon health care job within the next two years.

L e ar n a b o u t g e tt ing foreign credentials t o work in health care from the Government of Yukon.

A title card reads "IEHPs in the Yukon" in reference to internationally-educated health professionals

Can IEHPs apply on jobs with the Government of Yukon?

Yes, if they:

• Are currently Canadian citizens, permanent residents or have a valid work visa

• Meet the essential qualifications that are outlined in job postings for specific roles

Does the Government of Yukon sponsor health care providers who are not yet Canadian citizens or permanent residents?

No, at this time, we are not able to provide sponsorship.

Fi nd i nfo r m ation on ob t a ini ng work per m i t s fr o m the Gove r nment of C anada.

How can an IEHP become licensed to work in the Yukon health care and social service system?

There are different licensing requirements in the Yukon which depend on your profession.

Turn t o t he G o ver n m en t o f Y u ko n ’s P rofessional L icensing and R e gula tor y A f fa irs (PLRA) t e am f o r g u ida n ce .

What credentials do IEHPs need to work in the Yukon?

Use the Government of Canada’s For eign C re d e n ti al R e cog ni t ion Too l to see what credentials you need for each profession.

What careers are required to hold professional licenses in the Yukon?

• Audiology
(Includes hearing instrument practitioner)
• Dentistry
(Includes hygienist, therapist, dentist and denturist)
• Medicine
• Midwifery
• Nursing
(Includes RN, LPN, nurse practitioner)
• Occupational therapy
• Optometry
• Paramedic
• Pharmacy
• Physiotherapy
• Psychology
• Recreation therapy
• Social work (for some roles)
• Speech language pathology

Let us answer your questions about the Yukon

If you have questions about working as an IEHP in the Yukon, the Government of Yukon's department of Health and Social Services' human resources team can provide you with resources and guides.

Please reach out to: [email protected]

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