Role and Facility Information

Community Details:

In the heart of the Selkirk and Monashee Mountains, Trail is surrounded by crystal-clear lakes and lush forests that are home to a variety of wildlife. Together with nearby Rossland, these two towns provide abundant opportunities to raise families, forge lasting friendships within the community, and get involved locally. Here, you’ll find a fulfilling career and an extraordinary lifestyle that nourishes your soul.

In Trail and Rossland, winter adventures become a part of your everyday life; that’s the life you can have when you live near Red Mountain Resort, a key destination on British Columbia’s legendary Powder Highway. Imagine gliding through fresh Kootenay snow and soaring down steep slopes, minutes from your own front door.

You’ll find endless opportunities for outdoor adventure here. Hike Sunningdale or Miral Heights for breathtaking views. If you’re a mountain biker, you’ll love the singletrack trails and the world famous Seven Summits trail. If you’re a water enthusiast, you’ll enjoy kayaking or paddleboarding on the numerous lakes and rivers that dot the landscape.

Hit the links at Birchbank, known for its sprawling greens, and jaw-dropping shifts in elevation. Challenge yourself at Champion Lakes’ vibrant fairways. Tee off at Redstone, where Les Furber’s artistic brilliance shines, enhanced by striking rock formations, tranquil streams, glistening ponds, and immaculate white silica bunkers.

With spectacular landscapes and affordable real estate, you’ll find the ideal setting to establish your roots. Trail and Rossland are perfect for raising families, with wide open spaces and supportive communities. The region boasts excellent schools and extracurricular opportunities. Come and see for yourself—we can’t wait to welcome you to our neighbourhoods!

Clinic Details:

With a steadfast commitment to the health and wellness of the 85,000 residents across the region, Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBRH) guarantees personalized and comprehensive care for each member of our community. We provide gynecologic coverage and consultative obstetrical care. Our four bed NICU is able to support babies 34+0 weeks and up. As a low volume centre, our skilled Family practice colleagues and 1 midwife provide the majority of intrapartum care. Our group has 2-3 OR days per week and we have the opportunity to pick up extra days. We operate as a team, so you will always have a skilled gynecologic surgeon as your assistant. With a recent generous donation from an angel donor, we have upgraded our surgical equipment, including 4D laparoscopes, myosure, Vnotes, airseal, novasure and more!

Our regional centre has well-rounded specialist coverage including obstetrics & gynecology, general surgery, urology, pediatrics, plastic surgery, ophthalmology, otolaryngology, orthopedic surgery, psychiatry, oncology, internal medicine, and ICU.

We share a beautiful newly renovated office space only a few minutes drive from the hospital.

We routinely work with UBC family medicine residents and medical students and we welcome visiting Ob/Gyn residents from various programs.

At KBRH, our identity goes beyond being a healthcare provider; we’re a community dedicated to medical excellence and compassionate care. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives we touch and contributing to a legacy of health and well-being.

Practice Details:

The regional hospital in Trail, BC, is looking for a fourth Ob/Gyn to join the team.

The location is perfect for sports enthusiasts with world class mountain biking trails, golf courses and a stone’s throw to Red Mountain Resort, one of the best ski mountains in Canada. We are excited to add enthusiastic and hardworking obstetricians to our team at KBH.

For those interested: Leadership Development Opportunities with Interior Health’s NAVIG8 Program. The NAVIG8 Emerging Physician Leaders Program is a comprehensive leadership development program designed specifically for physicians to address the practical leadership knowledge, behaviours and skills that high potential, emerging medical leaders require to step into leadership roles early in their careers.

Come be a part of the excitement as we grow! Apply today to live work and play where others only vacation! It's better here!

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Terms

Benefits and Incentives

Relocation Funding Available

$Relocation reimbursement up to a maximum of $9,000 for moves within BC, $12,000 for moves within Canada, and $15,000 for those relocating from outside Canada.

Recruitment Incentive

$Recruitment bonus: $15,000 Fee Premium: 11.48 % Annual Retention: $17,790.72 Rural CME: max of $6.600/year after 4 years in practice

Other Benefits/Incentives

Relocation: Relocation reimbursement up to a maximum of $9,000 for moves within BC, $12,000 for moves within Canada, and $15,000 for those relocating from outside Canada. *Relocation incentives are subject to change and current rates are confirmed at the time of offer. Rural Incentives: Recruitment bonus: $15,000 Fee Premium: 11.48 % Annual Retention: $17,790.72 Rural CME: max of $6.600/year after 4 years in practice *Rural incentives are subject to change and current rates are confirmed at time of offer. Candidates with a BC or Canada student loan may be eligible for loan forgiveness programs.

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