Role and Facility Information

Northern Health Authority is seeking a pediatrician to join a General Pediatrics Practice in Terrace. Terrace is the regional hub for the Northwest region. It is a teaching site for UBC Medicine. There is significant primary care capacity and outstanding specialist support and services.

The new general pediatric office is in close proximity to Ksyen Regional Hospital. The pediatrician will join a group of wonderful colleagues and would be responsible for office work and hospital on call (1 in 4). Terrace is the referral center for the NW central corridor, the Hazeltons and the Bulkley Valley in the Northwest Region. Hospital duties will include consultation to the emergency department, care of pediatric inpatients, high-risk stabilization, and care of newborns prior to transfer to larger centers if indicated. Teaching to family practice residents and 3rd and 4th year medical students will be expected periodically. There is opportunity for outreach work to the surrounding communities.

Call includes taking phone calls from neighboring communities, stabilizing newborns before transport - we aim for above 34 weeks, stabilizing complex pediatric patients before transport, and managing stable inpatients. Mills Memorial Hospital currently does not have designated pediatric beds or a NICU.

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 a medical catchment area of 31,000 and a total catchment area of 86,000, 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.

This posting is covered by the Provincial Health Officer’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination orders and selected applicant(s) must comply.

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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

$20,000

Other Benefits/Incentives

Compensation estimate includes salary, on call stipend (at 1:4), as well as Retention Premium and Retention Flat Fee. Additional benefit: Rural Continuing Medical Education allowance $1,800 to $7,800 per year. Relocation: $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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