Alberta Health Services – North Zone, and the Department of Surgery at the Northern Lights Regional Health Center, are currently looking for a General Surgeon to join their current team of Specialists and Family Medicine physicians and establish a full-time practice in the community of Fort McMurray.

The successful candidate is required to offer services within the Fort McMurray - Northern Lights Regional Health Centre and out of a community-based Specialty practice, within the community of Fort McMurray. 

The candidate may choose to operate their business by joining an existing independent outpatient practice or form an independent outpatient office of their own. This is the candidate's independent business decision and will not be managed through the recruitment process. 

Duties include but not limited to:
•    Establish and maintain full time community-based practice within the community.
•    Obtain and maintain an AHS Medical Staff Appointment and appropriate privileges to provide the Services.
•    Provide call assistance as per call schedules, including equal participation in the General Surgery call schedule, as required.
•    Abide by the AHS Medical Staff Bylaws, the AHS Medical Staff Rules and AHS policies.
•    Participate in quality improvement programs and initiatives undertaken within the Zone Clinical Department of Surgery. 
•    Participate in relevant Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs.
•    Contribute to and participate in other administrative duties, as assigned.
•    Work collaboratively with peers and care team colleagues in support of patient care. 

Community Information:

Welcome to Fort McMurray and the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. Stretching from north central Alberta to the borders of Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories, The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo ranks, by area, among the largest municipalities in North America.

Nestled in the boreal forest at the confluence of four rivers, Fort McMurray, the largest city in the Municipality, is a vibrant community rich in history and with an unlimited potential for the future. Fort McMurray has an International Airport as of 2014. Many direct flights local, nationally and internationally are available. Take some time to enjoy the region's parks and trails. There are 400 hectares of serene parks and an extensive, 130-kilometre trail system to explore - running, walking or biking. Festivals and events are offered all year round. It’s a community of strong family values and opportunities in any sporting event is possible from youth to adult. Options for children in theatre, sports, dance, are endless. 

At a Glance Location: 435 Km northeast of Edmonton on Highway 63

2021 Population: 67,995

Industries: Oil sands, natural gas and pipeline sectors, forestry, tourism, retail. This is a place immersed in natural beauty where land, sky and water meet to provide unparalleled vacation possibilities. Canoe the historic travel and trade routes followed by early trappers and explorers, explore the sand dunes, hike the trails, fish the pristine clear waters of Northern Alberta, gaze in awe at the Aurora Borealis or join a learning tour of the Athabasca Oil Sands - a natural resource that has been spoken of as the 'eighth wonder of the world'. In addition to Fort McMurray, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo consists of ten smaller communities: Anzac, Conklin, Draper, Fort Chipewyan, Fort Fitzgerald, Fort MacKay, Gregoire Lake Estates, Janvier/Chard, Mariana Lakes and Saprae Creek Estates. Each of these communities has its own unique charms and attractions. Fort Chipewyan is Alberta's oldest settled community. 200 years of rich history has created a destination that has enticed explorers, fur traders and adventure enthusiasts since the 18th century. Fort Chipewyan is the launch point for your adventure into Wood Buffalo National Park or an ideal “leave your worries behind” retreat. Go with expectations...come home with the unexpected! Whether you are a visitor, new resident or considering relocation, we would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo - Alberta's 'northern light.' All that's missing is you! 

Travel Time:

• To Edmonton: 4.5 hrs
• To Calgary: 7.5 hrs
• To Red Deer: 6.5 hrs
• To Grande Prairie: 7 hrs

Hospital Name: Northern Lights Health Centre

• No. of Inpatient Beds: 108
• No. of Long-Term Care Beds: 36 

Hospital Statistics 2023-24:

• Deliveries: 889 per year
• C-Sections: 28%
• ED Visits: 57,159
• Discharges: 6,123 

Available Specialty Services (full-time and part-time):

• Anesthesiology
• Surgery
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Internal Medicine
• Radiology
• OB/Gyn
• Pediatrics
• Psychiatry

Radiology Services:

• Diagnostic Imaging
• Ultrasound
• Computerized Tomography (CT) Scan
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

We Are Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo

Required Qualifications:

·         Current Alberta Practice Permit or valid CPSA Letter of Eligibility to practice in the advertised position (proof of to be included with application).

·         Have or be eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Certification (RCPSC).

Desired Qualifications:

·         College of Family Physicians of Canada (CCFP).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, and we thank all applicants for their interest; only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. Preference will be given to applicants who do not require or have completed the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta Practice Ready Assessment (PRA); as well as applicants that are Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents of Canada. 

Recovery Alberta hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Indigenous persons.