Northern Family Physician

Saskdocs; Saskatoon, La Loche; On-site; CAD 421,000 - 457,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Medical Services is seeking family physicians for the Indigenous communities of Northern Saskatchewan. This full-time, permanent role offers full-scope care including EM, weekday clinics and occasional outpost visits, with a supportive, collaborative team.

Relocation is not required; travel and accommodation are provided. Excellent remuneration through a contract model with on-call stipends and additional payments, plus a provincial bonus after five years.

Qualifications

• Regular licensure in Saskatchewan.
• CCFP or equivalent required.
• Able to work in a well supplied rural EM unit with support available.
• Travel and accommodation provided

Responsibilities

• Full-scope family practice including EM, weekday clinics, and occasional outpost clinics.
• Opportunity to practice with multiple physicians in a team setting.

Education

Regular licensure in Saskatchewan

CCFP or equivalent

Job description

Vacancy #: 2024-25-269243 Number of Vacancies: 2 Vacancy Opening For: Family Physician Employment Type: Permanent Employment Term: Full Time Posting Date: January 23, 2026 Closing Date: December 31, 2026 23:59 Practice Type: Primary Care Practice Size: 1,200 Hours of Work: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. with lunch break. 24 hour on call. Minimum Potential Salary: $420,784.00 Maximum Potential Salary: $456,784.00 Method of Payment: Contract Method of Payment Description: Daily rate of $2,312 plus MSB on call stipend as well as up to $30,000 Comprehensive Care payment. These positions are also eligible for the provincial rural/remote $200,000 bonus after 5 years. Call Schedule: 1:4 Potential Income from Call: $26,000.00 Call Schedule Description: Call is 24 hour from the ER. Approximately 25-30 visits/24 hour shift, with night call being done from home. Nursing will call when you are required to attend.

Job Description

Northern Medical Services is seeking family physicians with a passion for culturally safe, trauma-informed, relationship-based care in the predominantly Indigenous communities of Northern Saskatchewan. Community-minded, patient-centered physicians wanting to make a difference will find opportunities here. Full scope family practice including EM, weekday clinics, and occasional outpost clinics.

Multiple physicians looking to practice together are welcome.

NMS offers excellent remuneration through Contracted Itinerant and Locum physician models.

Relocation Package

N/A

Job Qualifications

Regular licensure in Saskatchewan. CCFP or equivalent required.Able to work in a well supplied rural EM unit with support available.

Travel and accommodation provided

Additional Information

La Loche is a beautiful wilderness region with lots of outdoor experiences for the adventurous!Full or part-time contracts: Immerse yourself in the diversity of the northern lifestyle. Outdoor enthusiasts will find every possible form of recreation imaginable. Full-time and part-time positions available.
Northern Medical Services, College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan
404, 333 - 25th Street East, Saskatoon, SK S7K 0L4
Phone: [phone] | Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail] or [e-mail]
Website: www.northerndocs.ca

La Loche is located in northern Saskatchewan just south of Clearwater River Provincial Park. There are many scenic routes around the area of lakes and rivers, with the Methye Portage being a main attraction.