Job Description
Family Physician
Locum Opportunities
Longlac Site
No- On Call, ER, In Patient Care, Evenings or Weekends!
One of a network of provincial community health centres, the NorWest Community Health Centres is funded by Ontario Health, emphasizing access to primary health care, prevention programs and services.
We are currently seeking a Family Physician, who as a valuable member of the Community Health Centre team, will provide care to clients and their families within a care model which emphasizes health promotion/education and empowerment. Practicing at NorWest CHC’s provides longer appointment times and lower patient volumes than many other primary care settings. A minimum of five days is requested for a locum period.
Comfortable housing is provided close distance to the Centre.
The hourly pay range for this position is $149.560 to $182.403 per hour. ($1046.92 to $1276.82 per 7 hour day plus one travel day). We do not use AI for screening resumes.
Airfare, vehicle rental and gas receipts are reimbursed through Ontario Health Northern Specialist Program.
Location/Directions/Description
Longlac is a three-and-a-half-hour drive (320 km's) east of Thunder Bay halfway between Toronto and Winnipeg on the shore of Long Lake a half hour from Geraldton and two hours from Hearst.
• A population of 1,700, Longlac is a family friendly bilingual community offering many outdoor leisure activities for a healthy family living lifestyle.
• A Multidisciplinary Team: 1 Physician, 2 Nurse Practitioners, 3 RN’s, 1 Dietitian, Community Health Workers, Lab Assistant, Community Nutrition Worker and Administrative Support Staff. Telemedicine equipment on site. Courtesy Privileges for diagnostic tests ordered through Geraldton District Hospital – half hour away. Ambulance base located next door to the health Centre. PS Suites for Electronic Client Records.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Medical degree and family residency from a recognized university.
• CPSO license and member of CMPA.
• Experience in a combination of hospital and community settings and/or public health.
• Demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of Northern practice and community base health care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Awareness of and sensitivity to health issues particularly within populations who face barriers to accessing care (under housed, living with mental health challenges or diagnoses, current or past substance use, complex health histories, 2SLGBTQIA+, newcomers, non-insured).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team environment.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals who are vulnerably housed.
• Commitment to health equity/social determinants of health.
How to Apply
Please visit https://norwestchc.org/team/
The deadline for applicants is Monday, June 1, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.
This position will remain open until filled.
Please submit your cover letter, resume and three work reference contacts with your online application. Cover letters can be addressed to:
Lesly Gunasekara, Manager of Human Resources
NorWest Community Health Centres
525 Simpson Street
Thunder Bay, Ontario P7C 3J6
FAX: 807- 622-7637
www.norwestchc.org
Full Covid-19 vaccination verification required, subject to any contraindications that are medically supported.
NorWest Community Health Centres is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.
