FIND YOUR FIT ON VANCOUVER ISLAND AND ADJACENT COMMUNITIES
EXPLORE | CAMPBELL RIVER COMOX VALLEY COWICHAN VALLEY NANAIMO PARKSVILLE QUALICUM BEACH PORT ALBERNI RURAL COMMUNITIES SOUTH ISLAND VICTORIA
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LET US HELP FIND THE RIGHT COMMUNITY FOR YOU
Our team of Physician Recruitment Coordinators is here to help provide guidance, leadership, logistics support, and administration of recruitment and placement activities for new-to-practice and experienced physicians, locums, and international medical graduates.
Cowichan Valley: Ladysmith, Duncan, Chemainus, Crofton, Maple Bay, Cowichan Bay, Mill Bay, Shawnigan Lake, Cobble Hill, Cowichan Lake
Campbell River
Comox Valley: Comox, Courtenay, Cumberland, Denman and Hornby Island
Oceanside: 12 friendly and small communities including Parksville and Qualicum Beach
Nanaimo
Port Alberni
Victoria
South Island: Saanich Peninsula, Sooke, The Westshore
Rural Communities: Alert Bay, Gabriola Island, Galiano Island, Pender Island, Port Alice, Port Hardy, Port McNeil, Salt Spring Island, Tofino, Ucluelet
Island Docs and our partners are grateful to live, work, and be in relation with the traditional and unceded territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən speaking peoples, today known as the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations, Malahat, Pacheedaht, Scia’new, T’Sou-ke, W̱SÁNEĆ (Pauquachin, Tsartlip, Tsawout, Tseycum) peoples, the K’ómoks First Nation, including Sathloot, Sasitla, leeksun, Puledge, Cha’chae, and Tat’poos Peoples, Snuneymuxw, Snaw-naw-as, Quw’utsun, and Tla’amin First Nations.
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WHY CHOOSE VANCOUVER ISLAND?
With beautiful summers and the warmest winters in Canada, you can enjoy the outdoors all year long
Living on the island also means less time spent commuting and more time spent with colleagues, family, and friends.
Housing costs can vary across the region, so there’s room to relax and kick back, or raise a family.
Contact a recruitment coordinator to learn more.
Housing
Considered more affordable compared to larger urban centres depending on location. Various housing options available.
Weather
Mildest climate in all of Canada. Enjoy outdoor activities year round.
Commuting
Spend less time in traffic, walk or bike almost all year round.
Lifestyle
Balance of urban or rural living at it’s best.
Arts & Culture
Enjoy a diverse culture and ethnicities through good food and events.
Outdoor Activities
Walking, biking, hiking, skiing, fishing, snowmobiling, kayaking, paddle boarding, swimming, kite surfing, the possibilities are endless!
FIND YOUR FIT ON VANCOUVER ISLAND AND ADJACENT COMMUNITIES
Our recruitment coordinators are excited to help physicians like you find a job on Canada’s breathtaking west coast.
WHY FAMILY PHYSICIANS LOVE IT HERE
“In the summer we can walk down to the ocean and eat our lunch. Plus a lot of national athletic programs and elite sport programs are based in Victoria. If there is an interest in the elite athlete population there is a lot going on. It is an exciting environment to work in.”
Dr. Vanessa Young
The best thing about being in Victoria is having access to fresh air, ocean breeze, and waves that crash down… The general attitude is a mix of productivity and relaxation.
Dr. Jody Young
Campbell river is a very welcoming community. I have enjoyed starting a practice and new medical clinic surrounded by supportive colleagues.
Dr. Angela Logan
There are not many places that offer what we have here. I really like the ocean. I can hop in my kayak after work and go for a paddle without even leaving the parking lot.
Dr. Elizabeth Rhoades
Can’t think of a better place to live and practice… from skiing on Mount Washington, playing in the river, sailing in the ocean, and everything in between. I find the community a perfect size to raise a family. I also find the medical communities outstanding, energetic, and committed. The new North Island Hospital should make this valley an even better place to practice.
Dr. Kevin Swanson
After completing residency in Campbell River, we decided to settle in Port Hardy because of the available outdoor activities, as well as the allure of full service rural family medicine with 24h emergency department call, first nations outreach, occasional obstetrics, etc. We love the access to the outdoors, especially for our small children.
Dr. Kutney
