Join a positive, team-based, modern Family Practice on Vancouver Island. Whether you are just starting your career, or an experienced Physician looking for a new life in Canada - you will be fully supported whatever your scope. Work alongside an established Family Physician and Registered Nurses caring for a panel of approximately 1600 patients. Opportunities available for additional ER work, maternity, surgical assists, palliative care and medical student teaching (depending on level of experience) but not mandatory. This position includes shared inpatient and long-term care responsibilities, not expected to exceed 10% of weekly working hours.

Start Date

Spring 2027

Overhead

Fair overheads (to be determined) waived for the first three months

Community Information

Situated in the majestic Alberni Valley surrounded by breathtaking scenery, Port Alberni is a growing, family-friendly community of 18,000 people and Vancouver Island's best-kept secret, with easy access to stunning recreational opportunities yet affordable priced homes. Considered by many to be the next 'Squamish', enjoy a swim or water-ski at Sproat Lake, recently voted BC's best lake. Head down 150km of forested biking trails that wind through the city. Surf at Long Beach, or ski at Mount Washington, each only 90-minutes away. Strong children's programs and sports scheduling. Community supported by West Coast General Hospital with CT scanner, ICU, surgical services, maternity and 24/7 ER. Port Alberni is the obvious choice for Family Practice on Vancouver Island.

Qualifications:
Current College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) License (Provisional); Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) Eligible (Mandatory); Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) (Mandatory)