General Surgery

Williams Lake, BC
On-site
Posted Oct 5, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Entry level

Job summary

Provide general surgical services as part of the hospital’s surgical team, including 24-hour general surgery coverage. Participate in teaching locally placed UBC students and residents.

Job details

Role and Facility Information We have an excellent opportunity for a 3rd general surgeon to join our team at Cariboo Memorial Hospital. If you are passionate about your work and are looking for a broad surgical practice in a collegial supportive group and welcoming community setting where you can enjoy endless lifestyle opportunities, apply today and discover the rewards of true work life balance! Additionally, this position offers a teaching component with locally placed UBC students and residents. We are excited to add new graduates or experienced general surgeons to our team in Williams Lake. Apply today to live, work and play where others only vacation! It's better here! Cariboo Memorial Hospital is a 31-bed hospital offering emergency, an intensive care unit, operating rooms, medical-surgical and obstetrical units, and ambulatory care services. Other services at the hospital include stress testing, lab and diagnostic imaging (including echo and CT scanning), out-patient hemodialysis and a five-bed psychiatric crisis stabilization unit. There is 24-hour general surgery and obstetrical specialist coverage, full-time radiology, and a pediatric specialist. There are also visiting ophthalmology, rheumatology and psychiatry specialists. Williams Lake is located in the heart of the Cariboo Chilcotin. As the largest and fastest growing city in the area; it serves as a business, industrial and service hub for outlying communities. For lifestyle, the mixture of frontier charm and urban living can't be beat. Williams Lake is a modern city with all major amenities; hometown and western hospitality make this an ideal place to raise a family, start a business or retire. The surrounding pristine wilderness provides an unlimited playground while the convenience of city living is just outside your door. This attractive mix of business opportunity and high-quality lifestyle make Williams Lake a great place to "hang your hat"! Request Info Terms Compensation Compensation Type Fee-for-Service Estimated Remuneration Competitive plus MOCAP level 1 Benefits and Incentives May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) Relocation Funding Available $15,000 Recruitment Incentive $15,000 Other Benefits/Incentives Fee Premium: 12.32% Annual retention fee: $14,182.08 CME funding: to a max of $6,600 after 4 years Rural Incentives are subject to change and current rates are confirmed at time of offer. Candidates with a BC or Canada student loan may be eligible for BC or Canada loan forgiveness programs for those living and working in rural community. Request Info

What you’ll do

Provide general surgical services as part of the hospital’s surgical team, including 24-hour general surgery coverage. Participate in teaching locally placed UBC students and residents.

Requirements

The role is for a general surgeon; the posting welcomes both new graduates and experienced surgeons. No specific education, licensing, or years-of-experience requirements are stated.