Role and Facility Information
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.
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Terms
Compensation
- Compensation Type
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Fee-for-Service
Benefits and Incentives
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May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including:
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Retention Premium
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7.98%
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Retention Flat Fee
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$12,367
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Relocation Funding Available
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$up to $15000
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Recruitment Incentive
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$up to $1000
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Other Benefits/Incentives
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May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA), including (subject to change):
Recruitment Incentive: up to a maximum of $10,000 (pro-rated based on FTE)
Relocation: up to a maximum of $15,000 (amount based on location relocating from)
Flat fee: $12,366.72
Fee Premium: 7.98%
CME: $2,200/annum year 3-4 and $4,400/annum after 4 years in the community.
The above amounts are current as of May 2025 and may be subject to change.
For more information, please visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/practitioner-professional-resources/physician-compensation/rural-practice-programs
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