Top Benefits
About the role
Pediatrician (200-1634)
Island Health has an opportunity for a full time Pediatrician in the community at Cowichan District Hospital.
The Cowichan District Hospital is a 148-bed acute care facility, enjoys an exceptionally collegial atmosphere amongst the general and specialty medical staff. Duncan is a thriving young community with ample opportunities for a varied pediatric practice.
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.
A new Cowichan District Hospital, which will feature state of the art equipment and design, is expected to be completed in 2027 and will bring added inpatient capacity in excess of 203 beds, as well as expanded OR and ICU capacity.
Members are affiliated with the University of British Columbia’s Island Medical Program and provide teaching to medical students and residents.
The successful candidate will hold FRCPC or be FRCPC eligible and eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons.
Start Date
As soon as possible
Benefits
May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidy agreement (RSA) including:
- Relocation Costs up to $15,000;
- Recruitment Incentive $10,000;
- Fee Premium 4.20%
- Annual Flat fee $6,508.80
- Rural CME starting at 3,000/annum in Years 3 & 4 increasing to a maximum of $6000/annum after 4 years
The above amounts are current as of December 2024 and may be subject to change.
For more information, please visit: Rural Practice Subsidiary Agreement - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca)
Community Information
Located in the beautiful Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, the City of Duncan enjoys Canada’s most temperate climate. Characterized by diverse landscapes from lush countryside to scenic coastal villages and charming inland communities, the Cowichan Valley, encompasses freshwater lakes, saltwater beaches and marinas, and farmland. The area offers a wide variety of attractions for outdoor enthusiasts including great hiking and biking trails, golfing, sailing, canoeing and ocean kayaking. In addition to many local artisans and attractions, the South Cowichan Valley boasts five top vineyards and wineries.
Public education in Duncan is complemented by renowned local private schools and located only 45 minutes south; Victoria also offers excellent educational, cultural and recreational opportunities.
Vancouver Island, one of Canada’s most livable regions, provides the very best in both urban and rural living. Renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty, Vancouver Island offers an opportunity to combine a rewarding career with an enviable quality of life.
Job Types
Permanent Specialty
Department
Maternity Care & Pediatrics
Facility/Site
Cowichan District Hospital
City
Duncan
Contact
To apply, please attach your cover letter and CV
Celina Callaghan, Medical Staff Recruiter, Island Health
Email: medstaffrecruitment@islandhealth.ca
Shift/Hours of Work
Full-Time
Remuneration
Fee for Service. Level 1 MOCAP
Education, Training and Experience
- FRCPC Pediatrician or eligible
- Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of B.C.
Job Status
Full-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 (200-1634)
Island Health has an opportunity for a full time Pediatrician in the community at Cowichan District Hospital.
The Cowichan District Hospital is a 148-bed acute care facility, enjoys an exceptionally collegial atmosphere amongst the general and specialty medical staff. Duncan is a thriving young community with ample opportunities for a varied pediatric practice.
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.
A new Cowichan District Hospital, which will feature state of the art equipment and design, is expected to be completed in 2027 and will bring added inpatient capacity in excess of 203 beds, as well as expanded OR and ICU capacity.
Members are affiliated with the University of British Columbia’s Island Medical Program and provide teaching to medical students and residents.
The successful candidate will hold FRCPC or be FRCPC eligible and eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons.
Start Date
As soon as possible
Benefits
May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidy agreement (RSA) including:
- Relocation Costs up to $15,000;
- Recruitment Incentive $10,000;
- Fee Premium 4.20%
- Annual Flat fee $6,508.80
- Rural CME starting at 3,000/annum in Years 3 & 4 increasing to a maximum of $6000/annum after 4 years
The above amounts are current as of December 2024 and may be subject to change.
For more information, please visit: Rural Practice Subsidiary Agreement - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca)
Community Information
Located in the beautiful Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, the City of Duncan enjoys Canada’s most temperate climate. Characterized by diverse landscapes from lush countryside to scenic coastal villages and charming inland communities, the Cowichan Valley, encompasses freshwater lakes, saltwater beaches and marinas, and farmland. The area offers a wide variety of attractions for outdoor enthusiasts including great hiking and biking trails, golfing, sailing, canoeing and ocean kayaking. In addition to many local artisans and attractions, the South Cowichan Valley boasts five top vineyards and wineries.
Public education in Duncan is complemented by renowned local private schools and located only 45 minutes south; Victoria also offers excellent educational, cultural and recreational opportunities.
Vancouver Island, one of Canada’s most livable regions, provides the very best in both urban and rural living. Renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty, Vancouver Island offers an opportunity to combine a rewarding career with an enviable quality of life.
Job Types
Permanent Specialty
Department
Maternity Care & Pediatrics
Facility/Site
Cowichan District Hospital
City
Duncan
Contact
To apply, please attach your cover letter and CV
Celina Callaghan, Medical Staff Recruiter, Island Health
Email: medstaffrecruitment@islandhealth.ca
Shift/Hours of Work
Full-Time
Remuneration
Fee for Service. Level 1 MOCAP
Education, Training and Experience
- FRCPC Pediatrician or eligible
- Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of B.C.
Job Status
Full-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.