Specialty Family Practitioner/General Practitioner

Subspecialty Emergency

Role and Facility Information

A full-service family practice in a rural community.

The practice has approximately 1,000 patients with a wide demographic. There are 5 physicians and one NP working in the clinic. Each physician has two office spaces with exam tables and computers. There is a shared treatment room where excisions and punch biopsies can be performed.

Clinic staffing includes 5 MOA staff, one LPN, and billing support.

The clinic also provides care to patients at a long-term care facility across the street and shares call 1 in 5 (one week), which is not onerous and is well remunerated.

UCC, X-ray, and lab services are located across the street from the clinic.

Remuneration
FFS or LFP

Community Information
Chemainus is a charming town with a population of over 4,000, nestled in the Cowichan Valley. This community offers a family-friendly atmosphere and features Canada’s warmest year-round temperatures, making it ideal for outdoor activities like hiking, biking, kayaking, golf and boating. Enjoy local attractions such as the Chemainus Theatre, Cowichan Theatres, and the multiple outdoor murals that fill the downtown core. With its proximity to major cities — just over an hour south to Victoria, 40 minutes north to Nanaimo and only 25 minutes by float plane to Vancouver — Chemainus offers a unique blend of rural charm and urban convenience. Families can choose among public education or several private schools nearby. Come experience the best of both career and lifestyle on Vancouver Island, one of Canada’s most desirable places to live.

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Terms

Compensation

Compensation Type
Fee-for-Service

Benefits and Incentives

May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including:
Retention Premium
4.20%
Retention Flat Fee
$6,509
Relocation Funding Available
$up to a maximum of $15,000 (amount based on location relocating from)
Recruitment Incentive
$10,000 (pro-rated based on FTE)
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Live and work in BC

Chemainus

Chemainus is known across the world for its vibrant arts community. Throughout Chemainus, you will see the town’s culture and history painted on nearly every exterior wall, earning it the nickname of “muraltown.” There are plenty of shopping and theatre opportunities in town, including the year-round Chemainus Theatre Festival. For the outdoor enthusiast, there are a number of nearby hiking trails and lakes to explore.

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