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Family Practitioner

Galiano Island 9, BC
On-site
Posted Sep 24, 2026
1 position

$900 / day

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Employment type: Part-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Apply by: Oct 9, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Entry level

Job summary

The Family Physician will provide medical services in a clinic setting for a rural community, including 20-minute patient appointments. Additionally, the role involves serving as an emergency walk-in physician and participating in evening/overnight on-call rotations.

Job details

Specialty Family Practitioner/General Practitioner Subspecialty General Return to Results VIHA-6023 Status Closed Site Type Clinic Type of Position Permanent Date Range Hours of Work Part Time On Call Qualifications, Education And Skills Requisites Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Desired Current College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) License Provisional Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) Eligible Mandatory Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) Mandatory Emergency Desired Role and Facility Information The Galiano Health Care Center is looking for a part-time Family Physician to provide services for a complex Rural community. The Family Physician, will work in the clinic, with the support of the MOAs, with 20 minute appointments per patient, as well as be the Emergency walk-in physician if necessary. Family Physicians also provide evening/overnight on-call via MOCAP Program. Enjoy a flexible, independent and challenging practice in a modern office (Wolf EMR) with an emergency treatment room. No obstetrics or hospital work and support from outstanding staff. Clinic Description 1 - 4 day/week Home & Community Care Nurse. Two exam rooms, one Emergency Room, two offices, and two MOAs. Local Resources A phlebotomist avail on Thursday for 4 hours. There is one Mental Health & Addictions counselor (employed by Island Health) up to 2 days/week but serves Galiano and Salt Spring Island. Two RMTs and one physiotherapist rent rooms casually. A dentist comes once a week. Emergency Framework Ambulance, volunteer First Responders. Emergency Treatment Room. Patients requiring urgent transfer are taken by water taxi or helicopter. Start Date As soon as possible Community Information Galiano Island, located midway between Victoria and Vancouver, is accessible by ferry from either the Tsawwassen ferry terminal on the BC mainland or the Swartz Bay ferry terminal, adjacent to Victoria on Vancouver Island. Surrounded by abundant natural beauty, and blessed with a warm climate, Galiano is the ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts. Galiano also boasts a thriving artistic community, and many of the 1,300 Galiano Islanders are writers and craftspeople who love the relaxed and laid back lifestyle. Galiano Island enjoys seven beautiful parks, and miles of old logging trails and country lanes. Montague Harbour Marine Provincial Park is a favourite destination for boaters and kayakers. Whether you enjoy beachcombing, bird watching, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, boating or fishing – Galiano is the ideal location to find the balance you’ve been looking for. Your career can be a demanding one…so why not consider a location where the benefits are naturally distracting? Terms Compensation Compensation Type Alternative Payment Arrangement Benefits and Incentives May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including: Retention Premium 10.99% Retention Flat Fee $17,031 Relocation Funding Available $up to $15,000 Recruitment Incentive $up to $15,000 Other Benefits/Incentives CME: $440/2 yrs or less, $2,640/annum year 3-4 and $4,840/annum after 4 years in the community. Rural GP Locum Program: Min daily rate - $900; Maximum locum days for host physician: 38 https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/practitioner-professional-res… Live and work in BC Galiano Island Galiano Island is a long narrow island on the eastern outer edge of British Columbia’s Gulf Islands. Rich in history and beauty, Galiano has been called "The Jewel of the Strait of Georgia." Galiano Islanders move at their own easy pace, respecting and protecting their environment which is home to over 130 species of birds and many rare and protected plants. Parks, logging trails and country lanes provide the outdoor enthusiast with spectacular scenery and unlimited hiking possibilities. Residents and visitors also enjoy sailing, kayaking, and fishing. Discover More Community Information Things To Do Island Docs - A Vancouver Island Divisions of Family Practice Initiative Similar Jobs in the region VIHA-4510 Internal Medicine (Cardiology) Cardiology Community Nanaimo Position Permanent VIHA-4683 Family Practitioner/General Practitioner (General) General Community Victoria Position Permanent VIHA-4751 Family Practitioner/General Practitioner (General) General Community Port Alberni Position Permanent View jobs in this Region

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current license with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia and be eligible for the Canadian College of Family Practitioners. Mandatory requirements include Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification and membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA).