Pediatrician

Port Alberni, Vancouver Island
Full-Time
Open until filled

Description:
We invite applications for a full-time Pediatrician in Port Alberni providing care for local pediatric patients and to residents of First Nations communities in Ucluelet, Nitinat, Ahousaht and Opitsaht.  Opportunities for locums are also available.

The West Coast General Hospital in Port Alberni is a modern, well equipped 75 bed community hospital with 56 acute (3 ICU) and 32 multilevel beds and 24-hour emergency room services.  Port Alberni has an average 300 births per year and the hospital provides a wide array of services to a regional population of 32,000.

Our congenial medical community enjoys a full complement of Family Physicians along with specialist colleagues in anesthesiology, general surgery, obstetrics/ gynecology, urology, internal medicine, psychiatry and radiology.

Applicants must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC and eligible for FRCPC.

Island Health – Over 2000 medical staff practice with Island Health, providing comprehensive health care services to a population of over 864,000 residents. Two tertiary facilities in Victoria are complemented by regional, community and rural health services across the region. The UBC Island Medical Program and UBC Post Graduate Family Practice Program offer opportunity for academic affiliation and participation in teaching of medical students and residents in all Vancouver Island communities. Our teams are responsible for quality improvement, teaching, continuing professional development, research and human resource planning. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion throughout. At Island Health, we recognize, gain knowledge and respect the differences in each individual we serve. The right to feel culturally safe is for everyone. 

Island Health acknowledges with respect and humility the Coast Salish, Nuu-chah-nulth and Kwakwaka’wakw People on whose unceded traditional territories we offer our services and programs.

Benefits:
May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA), including (subject to change): 

• Recruitment Incentive:  up to a maximum of $10,000 (pro-rated based on FTE)
• Relocation: up to a maximum of $15,000 (amount based on location relocating from)
• Flat fee: $12,366.72
• Fee Premium: 7.98%
• CME: $3,000/annum year 3-4 and $6,000/annum after 4 years in the community

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/practitioner-professional-resources/physician-compensation/rural-practice-programs

The above amounts are current as of January 2025 and may be subject to change. 

Community Information:
Port Alberni, a charming coastal city of 18,000 residents, is nestled in the stunning Alberni Valley, surrounded by awe-inspiring natural beauty. With its temperate climate, the area offers an abundance of outdoor activities year-round. 

As the gateway to the Pacific Rim, including the vibrant communities of Tofino, Ucluelet, and Long Beach—the top Canadian surfing destination—Port Alberni provides effortless access to some of Vancouver Island’s finest recreational opportunities. Recognized as Canada’s new official “Ultimate Fishing Town,” the city also boasts world-class skiing on nearby Mt. Washington.

Port Alberni is a family-oriented community with affordable housing and a wide variety of educational options. Its strong community spirit is evident in the many programs available for children, including music, dance, gymnastics, and team sports such as soccer, baseball, hockey and lacrosse. For families seeking a peaceful, scenic environment, Sproat Lake, just outside the city, offers an idyllic setting to call home.

Located only an hour’s drive from Nanaimo, Port Alberni offers the perfect balance—easy access to the amenities of Vancouver and Victoria, while preserving the charm and tranquility of rural life.

Application Process:
Interested candidates, please attach your CV and letter of interests to: Celina Callaghan, Medical Staff Recruiter, Island Health. Email: medstaffrecruitment@islandhealth.ca 

For more details on this position, please visit https://medicalstaff.islandhealth.ca/careers/opportunities  

Posting Closing Date:
Open until filled