Housing for Healthcare Workers was an initiative created to support visiting and transitional healthcare workers serving the South Okanagan General Hospital and surrounding communities.
This project represented a major step toward strengthening access to quality healthcare in our region because finding a place to stay can be a challenge for the health‑care professionals who keep local services running. By offering additional housing options, we aim to reduce staffing shortages and support those who dedicate their time and expertise to caring for our community.
"By investing in housing for health-care professionals, we are investing in the health of our entire community. This project removes barriers for those who care for us, strengthens access to quality health care, and ensures Oliver remains a place where essential workers feel welcomed, supported and valued. When health-care professionals are able to live and work in our community, they build connections, which can lead to people returning and choosing to stay. This project not only improves access to health care today but also lays the foundation for a healthier future for our community."
-- Mayor Martin Johansen, Town of Oliver
The two units are fully furnished, featuring two bedrooms available for physicians and health care professionals, with first priority given to those individuals who help maintain the delivery of services at South Okanagan General Hospital.
Rental Rates - By Bedroom
Nightly Rental - $75.00 +GST
4 Night Rental - $270.00 +GST (10% discount)
7 Night Rental - $420.00 +GST (20% discount)
28 Night Rental – $1470.00 +GST (30% discount)
For more information about the rental spaces, please open the link here.
To check availability, please follow the link below for a calendar. Please note this calendar shows availability for all 4 rooms, so a "reserved" label may just mean 1 room is rented during that time. Final availability is subject to the approval of the Town of Oliver Recreation Facilities Clerk.
https://app.amilia.com/Calendar/en/townofoliver/Calendar/Index/1018017
Rental Application Form
Please email the completed Oliver Healthcare Workers Housing Application Form to the Town of Oliver Recreation Facilities Clerk, Megan Martin at mmartin@oliver.ca. She can also be reached at 250-498-4985 ext 603. Please take a photo of your medical/work ID and attached it with this application.
Applications are processed Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. Applications received outside these hours are processed on a first come first served basis on the next business day. No admittance is permitted without a signed contract and full payment.
View more pictures and the construction process please visit:
Capital Projects - Housing for Healthcare Workers
Thank you to our partners, supporters, and everyone who helped make these homes a reality:
- Province of British Columbia
- South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation
- Fortis BC
- Interior Health
- Okanagan-Similkameen Regional Hospital District
- Regional District of the Okanagan-Similkameen