Family Practitioner/General Practitioner
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This is a longitudinal family practice family physician posting. Hours and day of the week can be negotiated. The intent is to build a new panel of patients from the Lake Cowichan area.
The Kaatza Clinic is a part of the Cowichan PCN and has access to team-based care. This role would work alongside another family physician, 2 NPs, 2 MOA, 1 RN and has access to a PCN Social Worker and Pharmacist. The clinic is co-located with public health and community health services.
The Town of Lake Cowichan is a growing, vibrant community of approximately 3,000 people, with an additional 3,500 people in the surrounding area. It is approximately 20 minutes outside of Duncan and an hour northwest of Victoria.
The community is situated on Cowichan Lake, which is one of the largest fresh-water lakes on the Island, with the Cowichan River flowing through town. Nearby communities include Honeymoon Bay, Mesachie Lake and Youbou.
The Town provides access to Port Renfrew and Bamfield, which are the trailheads for the West Coast Trail section of the Pacific Rim national Park Reserve. The Town has lots of parks, water access and hiking access. Tubing down the Cowichan River is a popular summer activity.
The Town features a rural and small-town way of life with accessibility to larger centers.
The new hospital that is under construction is a 20-minute drive down the highway.
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May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including: Retention Premium 4.48% Retention Flat Fee $6,943 Relocation Funding Available $15,000 (maximum, depending on location) Recruitment Incentive $10,000 (pro-rated based on FTE) Other Benefits/Incentives The above amounts are current as of December 2025 and may be subject to change. For more information, please visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/practitioner-professional-resources/physician-compensation/rural-practice-programs/rural-practice-subsidiary-agreement
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Family Practitioner/General Practitioner
Top Benefits
About the role
Role and Facility Information
This is a longitudinal family practice family physician posting. Hours and day of the week can be negotiated. The intent is to build a new panel of patients from the Lake Cowichan area.
The Kaatza Clinic is a part of the Cowichan PCN and has access to team-based care. This role would work alongside another family physician, 2 NPs, 2 MOA, 1 RN and has access to a PCN Social Worker and Pharmacist. The clinic is co-located with public health and community health services.
The Town of Lake Cowichan is a growing, vibrant community of approximately 3,000 people, with an additional 3,500 people in the surrounding area. It is approximately 20 minutes outside of Duncan and an hour northwest of Victoria.
The community is situated on Cowichan Lake, which is one of the largest fresh-water lakes on the Island, with the Cowichan River flowing through town. Nearby communities include Honeymoon Bay, Mesachie Lake and Youbou.
The Town provides access to Port Renfrew and Bamfield, which are the trailheads for the West Coast Trail section of the Pacific Rim national Park Reserve. The Town has lots of parks, water access and hiking access. Tubing down the Cowichan River is a popular summer activity.
The Town features a rural and small-town way of life with accessibility to larger centers.
The new hospital that is under construction is a 20-minute drive down the highway.
Request Info
Terms
Compensation
Compensation Type Combination
Benefits and Incentives
May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including: Retention Premium 4.48% Retention Flat Fee $6,943 Relocation Funding Available $15,000 (maximum, depending on location) Recruitment Incentive $10,000 (pro-rated based on FTE) Other Benefits/Incentives The above amounts are current as of December 2025 and may be subject to change. For more information, please visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/practitioner-professional-resources/physician-compensation/rural-practice-programs/rural-practice-subsidiary-agreement
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Not the right fit? Search for Family Practitioner/General Practitioner jobs in Lake Cowichan, British Columbia, Canada
About Health Match BC
Health Match BC is a free health professional recruitment service funded by the Government of British Columbia (BC), Canada. We recruit physicians and assist in the recruitment of specialist registered nurses and allied health professionals on behalf of BC's publicly funded health care facilities.
If you are a health professional seeking employment, or a health care facility in British Columbia hiring qualified professionals, we can help.