Family Practitioner/General Practitioner

Health Match BC; North Cowichan; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention Premium 4.20%

Relocation Funding up to $15,000

Recruitment Incentive $10,000 (pro‑r‑a

Job summary

Health Match BC is seeking a family physician to join a full-service rural practice in Chemainus on Vancouver Island. The clinic has 5 physicians and 1 NP, with 5 MOA, one LPN, and billing support; call shared at 1 in 5, and UCC, X-ray and lab services are located nearby across the street.

The remuneration is Fee-for-Service (FFS) or Locum/Local Practice (LFP), with Rural Subsidiary Agreement incentives including retention premium and relocation funding.

Job description

Role and Facility Information

A full-service family practice in a rural community.

The practice has approximately 1,000 patients with a wide demographic. There are 5 physicians and one NP working in the clinic. Each physician has two office spaces with exam tables and computers. There is a shared treatment room where excisions and punch biopsies can be performed.

Clinic staffing includes 5 MOA staff, one LPN, and billing support.

The clinic also provides care to patients at a long-term care facility across the street and shares call 1 in 5 (one week), which is not onerous and is well remunerated.

UCC, X-ray, and lab services are located across the street from the clinic.

Remuneration

FFS or LFP

Community Information

Chemainus is a charming town with a population of over 4,000, nestled in the Cowichan Valley. This community offers a family-friendly atmosphere and features Canada’s warmest year-round temperatures, making it ideal for outdoor activities like hiking, biking, kayaking, golf and boating. Enjoy local attractions such as the Chemainus Theatre, Cowichan Theatres, and the multiple outdoor murals that fill the downtown core. With its proximity to major cities — just over an hour south to Victoria, 40 minutes north to Nanaimo and only 25 minutes by float plane to Vancouver — Chemainus offers a unique blend of rural charm and urban convenience. Families can choose among public education or several private schools nearby. Come experience the best of both career and lifestyle on Vancouver Island, one of Canada’s most desirable places to live.

Terms

Compensation Type Fee-for-Service

Benefits and Incentives

May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including: Retention Premium 4.20% Retention Flat Fee $6,509 Relocation Funding Available $up to a maximum of $15,000 (amount based on location relocating from) Recruitment Incentive $10,000 (pro-rated based on FTE)