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Travel Allied Health Jobs in Canada

Select Medical Connections has been placing allied health professionals in travel contracts across Canada since 1999 — from urban diagnostic labs to remote northern health posts.

Why Allied Health

How It Works

YOUR PARTNER FOR ADVENTURE & OPPORTUNITY

Travel Allied Health Jobs in Canada

Select Medical Connections has been placing allied health professionals in travel contracts across Canada since 1999 — from urban diagnostic labs to remote northern health posts.

Why Allied Health

How It Works

What Is Allied Health Travel Work in Canada?

Travel allied health work means short-term contracts — typically 6 to 8 weeks — placed by a registered Canadian staffing agency in healthcare facilities across the country. From tertiary hospitals in major urban centres to remote community health posts in the north, allied health travel professionals fill critical gaps where permanent staff simply aren't available.

Who qualifies? If you hold active registration as an MLT, MRT, XRT, CLXT, Respiratory Therapist, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech-Language Pathologist, or other regulated health professional in Canada, you may be eligible for a travel contract through SMC.

All allied health professions in Canada are regulated — candidates must hold active registration in their home province and arrange interprovincial licensing for the destination province. Select's recruiters support this process from your first application through contract completion.

Contract Basics

What is Travel
Nursing in Canada?

Typical length: 6–8 weeks, with strong renewal rates in rural and northern placements

Settings range from urban teaching hospitals to remote Indigenous community health centres
Compensation includes base rate, tax-free per diem, travel, and housing
Extended health benefits from Day 1

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Allied Health Specialties We Place

What is Travel
Nursing in Canada?

Travel nursing allows Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPNs), Nurse Practitioners (NPs), and other healthcare professionals to work temporary contracts in different locations—often enjoying higher wages, flexible schedules, and unique life experiences.

Here’s how it works:

Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT)

Hematology, microbiology, chemistry, transfusion medicine, and more. Urban specialty labs to rural generalist roles.

Medical Radiation Technologist (MRT)

CT, MRI, general radiography, nuclear medicine. Among the most in-demand allied health professionals in rural Canada.

X-Ray Technologist (XRT / RTR)

General radiography specialists. Community hospitals to remote sites where you may be the sole imaging professional.

Combined Lab & X-Ray Technologist (CLXT)

Dual-scope professionals in high demand across rural Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.

Respiratory Therapist (RT / RRT)

Acute care, ICU, NICU, and rural health centres where respiratory expertise is critically short.

Physiotherapist (PT)

Inpatient acute care, outpatient rehab, and rural community health.

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Rehabilitation, mental health, community health, and Indigenous community programs.

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Acute care dysphagia, pediatrics, community health, and Indigenous community settings.

Don't see your profession? Select places a wide range of allied health roles across Canada — contact us to discuss your options.

Why Allied Health Professionals Choose Travel Work

Travel contracts aren't just about a change of scenery. For allied health professionals, they're a way to accelerate clinical exposure, expand scope, and build a career on your own terms — while filling roles in communities that genuinely need you.

What You Get With Every Select Contract

Competitive compensation — base rate + tax-free per diem + travel and housing covered

Extended health benefits from Day 1

Pay every Friday — 884+ consecutive Fridays and counting

Flexibility — choose your location, contract length, and setting

Clinical diversity — gain exposure to equipment, patient populations, and care models you won't find in a single permanent role

Community impact — rural and northern placements put your skills where they're needed most

24/7 support — on-call hotline available throughout your contract

What You Get With Every Select Contract

Competitive compensation — base rate + tax-free per diem + travel and housing covered

Extended health benefits from Day 1

Pay every Friday — 884+ consecutive Fridays and counting

Flexibility — choose your location, contract length, and setting

Clinical diversity — gain exposure to equipment, patient populations, and care models you won't find in a single permanent role

Community impact — rural and northern placements put your skills where they're needed most

24/7 support — on-call hotline available throughout your contract

Where We Place Allied Health Professionals

Select places allied health professionals in every province and territory — from major urban health authorities to small rural hospitals and remote northern health posts. Demand is highest in rural, remote, and northern communities where staffing shortages are most acute and contracts often renew.

Provinces With Strong Allied Health Placement Activity

British Columbia · Alberta · Saskatchewan · Manitoba · Ontario · New Brunswick · Nova Scotia · Newfoundland & Labrador · Northern and remote communities across Canada

Provinces With Strong Allied Health Placement Activity

British Columbia · Alberta · Saskatchewan · Manitoba · Ontario · New Brunswick · Nova Scotia · Newfoundland & Labrador · Northern and remote communities across Canada

More Why You Should

About Select Medical Connections

Founded in 1999, Select Medical Connections is a registered Canadian travel healthcare staffing agency with more than 25 years placing nurses and allied health professionals in contracts across Canada. Our team of 43 support staff provides recruiter matching, licensing support, housing coordination, and 24/7 on-call assistance — from your first application through your last day on contract.

You're not a file number here. Your skills, your goals, and your preferred settings shape every placement we recommend.

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We Have Contracts In:

Yukon - British Columbia - Alberta -Saskatchewan - Manitoba - Ontario - Newfoundland and Labrador

New Brunswick - Nova Scotia

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What Our Travel Nurses Have to Say!

What Our Travel Nurses
Have to Say!

What Our Travel
Nurses Have to Say!

Our nurses valuable feedback helps us continuously improve. We are sincerely grateful for their time and effort in sharing their thoughts.

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For 25 years our success has
been built on the dedication and
expertise of extraordinary nurses.

We're honoured to shine
a spotlight on some of these
healthcare heroes.

See The Shoutouts

SELECT SHOUTOUTS

For 25 years our success
has been built on the
dedication and
expertise of
extraordinary nurses.

We're honoured to shine a spotlight on some of these healthcare heroes.

See The Shoutouts

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Travel
Nursing in Canada?

What allied health professions does Select place?

Select places Medical Laboratory Technologists (MLTs), Medical Radiation Technologists (MRTs), X-Ray Technologists (XRTs), Combined Lab & X-Ray Technologists (CLXTs), Respiratory Therapists (RTs/RRTs), Physiotherapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs), and other regulated allied health professionals. If your profession isn't listed, contact us — we place a range of roles across Canada.

Do I need a separate license to work in a different province?

Yes. All regulated allied health professions in Canada require active registration in the province where you practice. Interprovincial licensing timelines vary by profession and province. Select's recruiters support this process and can advise on expected timelines for your specific designation.

How long are allied health travel contracts in Canada?

Most contracts run 6–8 weeks. Rural and northern placements often have strong renewal rates, and some professionals complete multiple back-to-back contracts in the same region. Contract length and renewal options are discussed with your recruiter before placement.

What's included in the compensation package?

Compensation typically includes a base hourly rate, a tax-free per diem allowance, travel to and from your assignment, and accommodation for the duration of your contract. Extended health benefits are active from Day 1 of your contract (minimum 8-week contract). Pay is processed every Friday.

How do I apply for an allied health travel contract?

Submit your application through the Select apply page. A recruiter will reach out to discuss your credentials, experience, availability, and preferences. From there, we match you with available contracts and support you through the placement process.

Is travel work available in rural and remote Canada?

Yes — rural and remote placements represent a significant portion of Select's allied health contract volume. These positions are often in highest demand, frequently renew, and carry some of the most competitive compensation packages.