Role and Facility Information

Terrace is seeking a committed and skilled Obstetrician/Gynecologist to join our team in a permanent position. We are looking for a physician who is passionate about providing high-quality care and is interested in building a long-term practice in our vibrant and welcoming community. We offer flexibility in FTE to support your professional and personal goals.

Key Responsibilities:

- Deliver comprehensive obstetrical and gynecological care to patients in the region.

- Participate in a 1 in 4 call rotation, ensuring equitable coverage and continuity of care.

- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.

- Engage in teaching opportunities with medical learners, if desired.

- Contribute to quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

The selected candidate will join 3 other Obstetrician-Gynecologists based in Terrace serving the Northwest Regional population of 86,000 people. This position is compensated on alternative payment program, providing security in a fixed salary.

Surround yourself by the stunning coastal mountain range and lush ancient rainforest just minutes away from the Pacific Ocean. Enjoy the mild winters, back and cross-country skiing, heli-skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, indoor and outdoor skating, ice-fishing, and an evening soak in the local hot springs. In the summer, go golfing, hiking, mountain biking, camping, rock climbing, canoeing, kayaking, and swimming in the pristine lakes and of course, the world-class Salmon fishing. Keep an eye out for a rare white Kermode or “spirit” bear. In the evening, relax in one of the many pubs, restaurants or the local brewery, or go dancing and see local musicians perform, or maybe attend one of the art, musical or comedian shows. Go local and shop at the Northwest biggest farmer’s market. Feeling creative? Then, audition and act at the local theatre. Whatever your interests are, you will have access to numerous activities and amenities within minutes from your home – reclaim your work-life balance and join us!

Terrace is a vibrant, entrepreneurial, and friendly community with clean air, affordable life, and housing. Historically a forestry industry, Terrace has grown into a regional service town with government and educational social services as the biggest employers as well as strong presence of construction, trades, transportation and growth in manufacturing and tourism. There are three secondary and six elementary schools, one long-distance education and one French emersion, a Northwest Community College campus, and a University of British Columbia campus.

Ksyen Regional Hospital welcomed its first patients in November 2024. More than double the size of the previous hospital, it is a center for trauma services, acute care, surgical services pathology, radiology, clinical support and pharmacy services for the Northwest region. The hospital staff prides itself on delivering culturally safe care to our Indigenous populations.

• 42 Acute Care Beds

• 20 bed Psychiatry unit

• 4 surgical suites, including a dedicated Orthopedics OR

• 6 ICU Beds, with potential to expand to 8

• 20 Bed Emergency Department with 2 Trauma Bays

• Large Ambulatory Care Unit

• Community Cancer clinic

• Hemodialysis Unit

• Pediatric Care Space

• MRI, CT, and Nuclear Medicine services

The new hospital will also include a Tier 3 neonatal intensive care unit and special care nursery, which will provide community-based antenatal and postnatal services, education and parenting support to pregnant individuals.

The hospital is also a training site for medical students in the Northern Medical Program and residents through the UBC Family Medicine Residency Program.

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Terms

Benefits and Incentives

Vacation Leave

6-8 weeks annually including CME

May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including:

Retention Premium

18.48%

Retention Flat Fee

$28,045

Relocation Funding Available

$9,000-15,000

Recruitment Incentive

$10,000

Other Benefits/Incentives

Rural Continuing Medical Education (RCME) available. Relocation funding available: $15,000 if relocating from outside of Canada; $12,000 if relocating within Canada but outside of BC; $9,000 if relocating within BC.

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