Emergency Medicine

Health Match BC; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Kelowna is seeking Emergency Medicine physicians to join their team at Kelowna General Hospital. Multiple permanent full-time positions offer ~14 shifts per month with the opportunity for additional locum placements. Candidates should hold an MD with FRCPC in Emergency Medicine or CCFP-EM and possess strong teamwork and teaching skills. Enjoy a collegial environment that values interdisciplinary collaboration while living in the beautiful Okanagan Valley, with a competitive gross income estimated between $300,000 and $400,000+.

Benefits

Relocation Incentives up to $15,000

Academic opportunities for teaching

Supportive collegial environment

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include MD with FRCPC in Emergency Medicine.
• Eligible for College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC licensure.
• ACLS, ATLS, and PALS preferred certifications.

Responsibilities

• Work in a fast-paced ED with diverse case types.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Teach residents and medical students.

Skills

Fast-paced ED environment

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Teaching residents and students

Collegial support

Emergency Medicine shaping

Education

MD with FRCPC in Emergency Medicine or CCFP-EM

Eligible for licensure with CPSBC

ACLS, ATLS, and PALS certification

Job description

Role and Facility Information

Emergency Medicine Opportunity – Kelowna General Hospital

Come Work and Play in Kelowna!

About Kelowna

Picture this: sparkling lake views, vineyard‑covered hills, ski slopes just an hour away, and a vibrant downtown full of great food, live music, and local culture. That’s life in Kelowna, the Okanagan Valley’s largest and liveliest city. Whether you love paddling and biking in the summer, or skiing and snowshoeing in the winter, Kelowna offers a four‑season lifestyle that’s second to none.

Surrounded by natural beauty, but with all the amenities of a major city—including top wineries, restaurants, breweries, and arts—you’ll quickly see why people come for the career and stay for the Kelowna lifestyle.

About Kelowna General Hospital (KGH)

KGH is one of Interior Health’s two tertiary referral hospitals and the beating heart of healthcare in the region, with over 84,000 ED visits annually. Our state‑of‑the‑art Emergency Department serves a wide variety of cases—from trauma to complex medical presentations. As BC’s only cardiac critical care centre outside of the Lower Mainland and Victoria, KGH offers advanced services such as open‑heart surgery, ECMO, coronary revascularisation, and endovascular thrombectomies. We are also a Level 2 Trauma Centre and a designated stroke referral centre with around‑the‑clock coverage.

A Fun, Collegial Emergency Department

We aren’t just passionate about medicine—we’re passionate about building a tight‑knit, collegial team that supports one another both in and out of the department. Whether it’s collaborating on challenging cases, sharing laughs in the break room, wine tasting in the shoulder season, or hitting the slopes or trails together on our days off, our team has built a culture of connection, camaraderie, and fun.

Academic Excellence In a Community You’ll Love

Kelowna is also home to an academically vibrant ED. We host an FRCPC Emergency Medicine residency program, as well as UBC’s Southern Medical School and Rural Family Medicine Residency. If you love teaching, you’ll have countless opportunities to get involved in bedside teaching, simulation, Grand Rounds, Journal Club, Core EM Rounds, Ultrasound, and more. Our team values educators who help foster the next generation of physicians—and have fun doing it!

Position Details

We are currently accepting applications for multiple permanent full‑time Emergency Medicine positions (start date: negotiable, ideally July 2026). A full‑time position consists of ~14 shifts/month (average ~8 hours/shift), with options to pick up additional shifts if desired.

We are always accepting applications for locum positions from 2 weeks–12 months. Minimum shift requirement would be 6 shifts in a 2‑week locum or, if >4 weeks, 6 shifts/month.

You’re a Great Fit If You

• Thrive in a fast‑paced ED that sees a wide variety of cases (including trauma, peds, and complex medicine)
• Value strong interdisciplinary teamwork and collaboration
• Enjoy teaching residents and medical students
• Want to be part of a warm, collegial department with strong consultant support
• Are excited to help shape the future of Emergency Medicine in the BC Interior

Qualifications

• MD with FRCPC in Emergency Medicine or CCFP‑EM
• Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC (CPSBC)
• CM‑PA coverage
• ACLS, ATLS, and PALS preferred

Assets

• Demonstrated interest and expertise in Pediatric EM will be considered an asset
• Interest or experience in research, quality improvement, geriatrics, administration, or another niche is a plus

Compensation & Incentives

• Estimated Gross Income: $300,000–$400,000+
• Payment Model: Fee‑for‑service + select APP shifts
• Relocation Incentives: $9,000–$15,000 depending on location (with eligible receipts)

Ready to join a team where medicine is exciting and your colleagues make it even better? Apply today to be part of an academic, collegial, and downright fun emergency department in one of Canada’s most beautiful cities. Life’s better here—and so is work.

Deadline: September 15th, 2025 (exact date and interview details TBD). Interview invitations sent out by mid‑September 2025. Interior Health also offers funding for a site visit during your interview, so please let us know if you would like to do an in‑person or on‑site interview.