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The Founding Story of Providence Living
Providence Living is part of a story that began long before its incorporation. Rooted in the charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph and nurtured through generations of Catholic health care ministry, it carries forward a mission that has shaped communities across British Columbia for more than a century. This enduring charism, a gift of the Spirit, continues to [...]
Joy, purpose and connection the key for staff at Providence Living
Joy, purpose and connection. At Providence Living they’re more than just words, they’re our identity. As part of our celebrations for National Long-Term Care Day on Saturday 13 June, we asked our staff what they loved most about working in long-term care and there was a resounding theme – our staff love the connection they’re able to build with our [...]
Step into a meaningful career: Providence Living Job fair at Central City Lodge
Prospective job candidates are invited to a job fair at Central City Lodge for Providence Living on Thursday June 11, 2026 from 1pm to 4pm. This is a unique opportunity for candidates to apply, interview and potentially receive a conditional job offer, all on the same day. Whether you’re starting your career or looking for a meaningful new opportunity, this [...]
Providence Living announces retirement of President and CEO Mark Blandford
With respect and admiration, we would like to announce the upcoming retirement of President and CEO, Mark Blandford, effective July 31, 2026, following a distinguished and transformative period of leadership for Providence Living. “Under Mark’s leadership, Providence Living has emerged as a leading, innovative provider of seniors’ care services in British Columbia. His leadership laid the foundation for our innovative care [...]
Progress continues in Providence Living’s quest to redefine long-term care in the north
Prince George’s newest care village is one step closer to completion as the roof approaches the final stage of construction on Providence Living’s latest innovative home, Providence Living at The Rivers. This marks a major milestone for the new village, which will feature Providence Living’s groundbreaking new care model, Home for Us. Home for Us is a social-relational model of [...]
Providence Living Appoints New Board Chair
Providence Living is pleased to announce the appointment of Fred Horne as the new Chair of the organization’s Board of Directors, effective March 13, 2026. Previous Chair Tony Baena served in the position since July 2023 and Director since August 2018. He will continue to contribute to the organization as a Director. “For [...]
