Family Practitioner/General Practitioner

Health Match BC; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A diverse health organization is seeking a Family Physician to provide primary care in a culturally safe, team-based environment. Responsibilities include collaborating on patient care, with a minimum panel size expected by year 3, and traveling to various sites within the community. Ideal candidates should have an active licence, training in Cultural Safety, and experience working with First Nations people. This role also emphasizes supporting Health & wellness journeys for First Nations families.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Rural Incentives

Relocation Funding

Professional growth opportunities

Retention Premium

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting First Nations individuals and families on their health and wellness journeys.
• Experience in providing culturally safe care is ideal.
• Willingness to travel throughout the Fraser Salish region.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care in a culturally safe, team-based environment.
• Collaborate in team-based care for patients.
• Travel to different sites to be available for appointments.

Skills

Cultural Safety & Humility

Team-based care

Experience with First Nations

Valid driving license

Education

Active practising licence in good standing with CPSBC

Job description

About the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA)

The First Nations Health Authority is a diverse and transformational health organization of professional, innovative, and dedicated team members and leaders.

The first of its kind in Canada, FNHA works as a health-and-wellness partner with BC First Nations to support self‑determination and decision-making to improve health outcomes.

Position Details

• Title: Family Physician – successful applicants eligible for a 0.2 FTE medical lead
• Contract: Service Agreement up to 1.0 FTE – typically 1680 hours a year
• Location: Abbotsford & Seabird Island Hubs with spoke services in the Fraser South region (including on‑reserve services)
• Compensation: per the 2024‑25 Physician Master Agreement (pre‑determined rate ranges per the APSA Agreement)
• Benefits and Incentives: Rural Incentives may apply based on eligibility; Retention Premium up to 23.55%; Relocation Funding $9,000–12,000; Recruitment Incentive varies
• Anticipated Hire Date: Fall 2025

About the Centre

The Fraser South First Nations Primary Care Centre (FS‑FNPCC) will provide primary care services to the members of Matsqui, Sumas, Kwantlen, Chawathil, Shxw’ow’hamel, Yale, Spuzzum and Boothroyd First Nations and the diverse Indigenous population living in the South Fraser Region (Abbotsford, Langley, Hope and Canyon). The centre operates through a number of spoke sites to provide holistic care for Indigenous people, including wrap‑around, team‑based primary care, mental health and traditional wellness services. It is expected to operate Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays) during regular business hours.

Responsibilities

The Family Physician (GP) will be responsible for practicing with cultural humility, to provide primary care in a culturally safe, team‑based environment that recognizes the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of the client (and family) to provide whole‑person care, in compliance with policies and procedures of acceptable BC health and wellness regulations and standards.

The Family Physician will be expected to collaborate in team‑based care for patients and support the practice of Western and Traditional Wellness approaches to patient health. A minimum panel size is typically expected to reach 650 per 1.0 FTE by year 3 and will be confirmed in the clinical service contract. The Physician will be expected to travel on a pre‑arranged schedule to different sites to be available for appointments within the community in keeping with the First Nations value of services closer to home.

About You

• You are passionate about supporting First Nations individuals and families on their health and wellness journeys;
• You have an active practising licence in good standing with the College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC);
• You have training in Cultural Safety & Humility or are willing to take this training;
• Ideally you have experience working with First Nations people and communities and providing culturally safe care;
• Current valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites throughout the Fraser Salish region.

Why Work at the FS‑FNPCC

We have a common foundation at FNHA through our Vision and Seven Directives to guide us in our daily work.

You will be a wellness champion in a historic opportunity to achieve transformative change in First Nations health & wellness, with opportunities for cultural safety and humility learning and engagement activities.

The First Nations Health Authority is committed to respecting diversity within our workforce; preference will be given to individuals who identify as First Nations, Inuit, or Métis.

Terms

Taken together, the position offers comprehensive benefits, incentives, and opportunities for professional growth within a culturally valued environment.