Psychiatrist

Fraser Health; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Fraser Health is seeking skilled UK-trained psychiatrists to join their team in British Columbia. This role offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, providing care across various Psychiatry programs. Ideal candidates will have a commitment to patient care and be eligible for licensure in British Columbia.

Qualifications

• Licensed or eligible for licensure with CPSBC.
• FRCPC or FRCPC Eligible.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to diverse patient populations in various Psychiatry programs.
• Work in a multidisciplinary team supporting mental health challenges.

Skills

Compassion

Collaboration

Education

FRCPC

CPSBC Eligible

Job description

Job Summary

Join Us in Transforming Patient Care
Clinical practice in British Columbia aligns closely with the UK system, making the transition for UK-trained psychiatrists both seamless and fulfilling. Fraser Health provides a collaborative and progressive environment, ideal for psychiatrists seeking meaningful careers within an innovative and expanding healthcare network. If you're a UK-qualified physician exploring new horizons, we invite you to consider joining one of Canada's leading health regions.

Join Our Team of Dedicated Psychiatrists
Fraser Health, British Columbia’s largest health authority, is seeking skilled and compassionate UK based Psychiatrists interested in relocating to Canada to provide care to our diverse patient population in a dynamic and fulfilling environment. This is a unique and rewarding opportunity for psychiatrists to be a part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to supporting complex and marginalized individuals facing mental health challenges, across a range of Psychiatry programs:

• Child Youth and Young Adult (CYYA) Psychiatry, community and hospital based
• Assertive Community Treatment
• Geriatric Psychiatry
• Eating Disorders
• Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI)
• Developmental Disability Mental Health Services (DDMHS)
• Tertiary Psychiatry
• Inpatient Psychiatry
• Outpatient Psychiatry
• Community Psychiatry and Mental Health Teams
• Virtual Psychiatry
• Reproductive and Perinatal Psychiatry
• Rehabilitation Psychiatry

Why Fraser Health?

• Serving over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley and home to 12 hospitals, including Level 1 and Level 3 Trauma Centres and BC’s first dedicated Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre.
• Significant investments in hospital redevelopment projects, including Royal Columbian and Burnaby Hospitals, as well as Emergency Department expansions at Eagle Ridge and Peace Arch Hospitals. A new Surrey Hospital and BC Cancer Centre is under development, expanding opportunities for care delivery.
• Commitment to virtual health care and digital initiatives, enhancing patient care and physician support.
• Full affiliation with the University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine and opportunity to mentor and train medical students in psychiatry and medical residents.
• A new medical school at Simon Fraser University opening in 2026 with further opportunities in medical education.
• Work in a supportive, collaborative and collegial environment with an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care and medical education across a network of hospitals and community mental health programs.
• Opportunity to develop your career in a dynamic, fast-paced healthcare system that supports both urban and community hospitals.
• Enjoy a high quality of life in one of Canada’s most desirable regions, with access to natural beauty, vibrant city life, and diverse communities with high quality schools and cultural amenities — all while making a difference in mental healthcare.
• For more on our region, visit: Fraser Health - Live Here
• For more on our Mental Health and Substance Use programs and services, visit: Mental Health and Substance Use. NOTE: Any job listings on this link do not reflect the full array of opportunities. For full details regarding jobs, please contact [e-mail].

Opportunities are available in both urban centres and beautiful rural communities:

• Abbotsford Regional Hospital & Cancer Centre
  Burnaby Hospital
  Chilliwack General Hospital
  Delta Hospital
  Eagle Ridge Hospital
  Langley Memorial Hospital
  Peace Arch Hospital (White Rock)
  Ridge Meadows Hospital (Maple Ridge)
  Surrey Memorial Hospital

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Licensed or eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC).
• FRCPC (Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada) or FRCPC Eligible.

Learn more about the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia’s (CPSBC) proposed bylaw changes regarding licensure pathways for internationally and U.S.-trained physicians.

Notification of Bylaw Amendments: Registration | College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC

If you have questions or interested in learning more about Psychiatrist opportunities, please contact Fatima Beatty, Client Partner, Physicians, Executive & Senior Leadership Acquisition, at [e-mail]. A representative from the physician recruitment team will contact you to schedule a one-on-one conversation to discuss your interest.

Join us and start your journey to become a part of a team dedicated to delivering Better Health, Best in Health Care.

Compensation

Combination of Alternative Payment Plan & Fee For Service
Qualifications

CPSBC Eligible, CPSBC Eligible for Full License, CPSBC Full, FRCPC, FRCPC Eligible
Locations

Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre, Burnaby Hospital, Chilliwack General Hospital, Delta Hospital, Eagle Ridge Hospital, Fraser Health, Langley Memorial Hospital, Peace Arch Hospital, Ridge Meadows Hospital, Surrey Memorial Hospital
About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.

People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 48,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

Together, we are the heart of health care.

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