Top Benefits
About the role
Pediatrician (200-1491)
Reference Number
200-1491
Closing Date
September 30, 2025
The Vancouver Island Health Authority has a locum opportunity for a Pediatrician to cover maternity leave (between 8-12 months, dates are flexible) in beautiful Duncan, BC! The general pediatrics office practice is 2 days a week in Duncan and 1 day a week in nearby Shawnigan Lake. Duncan office is shared with 2 other pediatricians and the 4 OB/GYN. Shawnigan office is shared with family physicians and involves many referrals from Shawnigan Lake School. The call requirement is 7-8 shifts per month, which is inclusive of one weekend per month. Call covers ER consults, in-patient Pediatrics (4 beds) and nursery for 36+ week newborns (~580 births/year). We transfer to Nanaimo or Victoria for babies <36 weeks or requiring higher level NICU care. Also opportunity for outreach to Prince Rupert and Haida Gwaii (2 weeks in each community a year). There are opportunities for medical student and pediatric resident teaching. Please contact me for further details.
Cowichan District Hospital is a 110-bed facility in Duncan, serving 77,000 people. Duncan is a thriving young community with ample opportunities for a varied paediatric practice. Paediatricians with subspecialty interests are strongly encouraged to apply. Join a collegial medical staff of Family Practitioners, Emergency Medicine, Anesthesia, General Surgery, Orthopedics, Urology, ENT, Ophthalmology, General & Subspecialty Internists, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Pathology, and Radiology.
Locum Dates Oct 1, 2024- Sept 30, 2025 (flexible)
Benefits
Incentives available under Rural Subsidiary Agreement (subject to eligibility) include:
- Fee-for-service premium: 4.2%
Community Information
Duncan, located within the beautiful Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, enjoys Canada's most favorable climate, allowing for year-round sailing, fishing, hiking and golfing. Lush countryside surrounds scenic coastal villages and charming inland communities. Housing is affordable and public education is complemented by renowned local private schools. Victoria, only 45 minutes away, offers excellent cultural, educational and recreational opportunities. Mount Washington Ski Resort boasts the largest annual snowfall and is 3 hours north.
Job Types
Locum Specialty
Department
Maternity Care & Pediatrics
Facility/Site
Cowichan District Hospital
City
Duncan
Contact
For more information please contact Vanessa Percy, Pediatrician at: vjpercy2015@gmail.com
Qualified candidates please forward your CV, cover letter and names of three references to:
Celina Callaghan, Medical Staff Recruiter
Email: medstaffrecruitment@islandhealth.ca
Shift/Hours of Work
Clinic Hours and Hospital Oncall
Remuneration
Fee for Service, MOCAP
Education, Training and Experience
- FRCPC
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Full licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons British Columbia (CPSBC)
Job Status
Full-Time Part-Time
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.
Top Benefits
About the role
Pediatrician (200-1491)
Reference Number
200-1491
Closing Date
September 30, 2025
The Vancouver Island Health Authority has a locum opportunity for a Pediatrician to cover maternity leave (between 8-12 months, dates are flexible) in beautiful Duncan, BC! The general pediatrics office practice is 2 days a week in Duncan and 1 day a week in nearby Shawnigan Lake. Duncan office is shared with 2 other pediatricians and the 4 OB/GYN. Shawnigan office is shared with family physicians and involves many referrals from Shawnigan Lake School. The call requirement is 7-8 shifts per month, which is inclusive of one weekend per month. Call covers ER consults, in-patient Pediatrics (4 beds) and nursery for 36+ week newborns (~580 births/year). We transfer to Nanaimo or Victoria for babies <36 weeks or requiring higher level NICU care. Also opportunity for outreach to Prince Rupert and Haida Gwaii (2 weeks in each community a year). There are opportunities for medical student and pediatric resident teaching. Please contact me for further details.
Cowichan District Hospital is a 110-bed facility in Duncan, serving 77,000 people. Duncan is a thriving young community with ample opportunities for a varied paediatric practice. Paediatricians with subspecialty interests are strongly encouraged to apply. Join a collegial medical staff of Family Practitioners, Emergency Medicine, Anesthesia, General Surgery, Orthopedics, Urology, ENT, Ophthalmology, General & Subspecialty Internists, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Pathology, and Radiology.
Locum Dates Oct 1, 2024- Sept 30, 2025 (flexible)
Benefits
Incentives available under Rural Subsidiary Agreement (subject to eligibility) include:
- Fee-for-service premium: 4.2%
Community Information
Duncan, located within the beautiful Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, enjoys Canada's most favorable climate, allowing for year-round sailing, fishing, hiking and golfing. Lush countryside surrounds scenic coastal villages and charming inland communities. Housing is affordable and public education is complemented by renowned local private schools. Victoria, only 45 minutes away, offers excellent cultural, educational and recreational opportunities. Mount Washington Ski Resort boasts the largest annual snowfall and is 3 hours north.
Job Types
Locum Specialty
Department
Maternity Care & Pediatrics
Facility/Site
Cowichan District Hospital
City
Duncan
Contact
For more information please contact Vanessa Percy, Pediatrician at: vjpercy2015@gmail.com
Qualified candidates please forward your CV, cover letter and names of three references to:
Celina Callaghan, Medical Staff Recruiter
Email: medstaffrecruitment@islandhealth.ca
Shift/Hours of Work
Clinic Hours and Hospital Oncall
Remuneration
Fee for Service, MOCAP
Education, Training and Experience
- FRCPC
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Full licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons British Columbia (CPSBC)
Job Status
Full-Time Part-Time
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.