The Opportunity

The Department of Anesthesia at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) in Barrie, Ontario is seeking locum anesthesiologists to join our dynamic and collegial team of 24 anesthesiologists during the months of March – June 2026. 

This is a great opportunity to experience working in a progressive, community-based regional hospital while enjoying all that winter in Barrie has to offer. Locum positions are available immediately, with the potential to transition into a permanent full-time position—RVH is currently recruiting two full-time equivalent (FTE) anesthesiologists.

In support of Locum Anaesthesiology, RVH is pleased to offer:

·        $500/day or $2500/week

·        Accommodation coverage

* Please note, that the total stipend is in addition to any fee-for-service billing submitted

RVH’s surgical services are both community and regional in scope, covering:

§ Obstetrics

§ Gynecology

§ ENT

§ Plastics

§ Dental

§ Orthognathic/Maxillofacial

§ Orthopedics

§ Vascular

§ Advanced and Therapeutic Endoscopy

§ Gynecologic Oncology

§ General Surgery

§ Urology

§ Ophthalmology

Operating Rooms/Clinics

§ 11 ORs (including hybrid suite)

§ 3 Endoscopy Suites

§ 1 Negative Pressure Room

§ 1 Cystoscopy Suite

§ 2 Obstetrical ORs

§ Pre-Anesthetic Consult Clinic

§ Acute and Chronic Pain Management Clinic

§ Regional Block Room

Flexible Schedule

Elective Day

0800-1500 (Monday – Thursday)

0830-1500 (Friday)

Call

2-3 call shifts/month

1st and 2nd On-Call Rotas complete 24/7 coverage

Choice between 16-hour call or 24-hour call

Department

§ 24 Active/Associate members

§ 5 Anesthesia Assistants

§ University of Toronto affiliated teaching opportunities with faculty appointment

Remuneration

§ Fee-for-Service

Why Barrie?

Just 45 minutes north of Toronto on beautiful Kempenfelt Bay, Barrie offers the perfect balance of professional opportunity and active lifestyle. In the winter, enjoy downhill skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, and skating, all just minutes from the hospital. Take advantage of Barrie’s vibrant downtown, cozy cafés, and winter festivals — and make this locum a mini working holiday.

Qualifications

•      Eligible for certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or equivalent

•      Eligible for licensure in Ontario

•      Excellent communication skills

•      Enthusiasm to continue to grow and evolve the program

A great place to live, work and play, Barrie can satisfy all your needs. Join our dynamic and innovative team and enjoy a position that offers work life balance in a community that offers an active lifestyle.