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Family/Emergency Medicine Locum (CCFP-EM) for Northwest Territories

MDSearch  •  Yellowknife, CA (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description


We are recruiting
Emergency Medicine Locum Physicians
for immediate and future vacancies in the
Northwest Territories (NWT).


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The successful incumbent will be working in the Stanton Territorial Hospital Emergency Department. The hospital, which opened its doors in May 2019, is the referral centre for the Northwest Territories, has a population catchment of nearly 50,000 people, and sees 19,000 emergency department visits a year.

Why the Northwest Territories?


Located above the 60th parallel, the Northwest Territories awaits with seemingly endless lakes and unmatched vistas. The opportunities available in our communities are perfect for the outdoors enthusiast looking for adventure, a healthy work/life balance, and an escape from the hustle of the big city.


Home to the capital city of the Northwest Territories, Yellowknife is a captivating mix of city life and untamed wilderness. Fully stocked with the essential businesses and services of a southern city, Yellowknife is also home to a vibrant art community, world-famous fish shacks, and our iconic houseboats of the Great Slave Lake.


Requirements


  • CCFP-EM or FRCP preferred

  • CCFP with recent ER experience considered

  • ACLS and ATLS (or equivalent required)

  • Must be eligible for licensure in the Northwest Territories

Emergency Physicians can work exclusively in the ER or combine their ER work with another service such as hospitalist, clinic, or community practice.


Benefits


Locum Compensation
Yellowknife
$2,000
travel stipend plus accommodation provided
Standard Locum Week:
6 shifts in total — typically 2 day shifts, 2 evening shifts, and 2 night shifts. Individual preferences for day or night shifts are taken into consideration.
Shift Durations:
Day Shift: 07:00 – 15:00 (8 hours)
Evening Shift: 14:00 – 22:00 (8 hours)
Night Shift: 22:00 – 07:00 (9 hours)
Additional Locum Benefits

  • Daily On-Call Rates

  • Stipend for Travel Time

  • Furnished Accommodations during service period

  • Return Travel Costs Covered, including accommodation if required

  • No Out-of-Pocket Expenses for travel or housing

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For those interested in a longer-term opportunity, highly competitive salaried contracts ranging from one to three years are available
. Physicians on these contracts benefit from a comprehensive compensation package that includes a Northern Living Allowance, a Recruitment Bonus, an Annual Retention Bonus, and Retirement Income Benefits equivalent to 15% of their annual salary. Salaried positions also eliminate the burden of overhead, billing, or practice management. Additional supports include relocation assistance, paid vacation and sick leave, maternity and parental leave benefits, continuing medical education (CME) support, and a full suite of group benefits encompassing dental, extended health, life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage.

Licensing & Credentialing
Not licensed yet: NWT licensing and credentialing procedures takes 4-8 weeks to complete and is quite similar to other jurisdictions. Initial licensing fee is $323 and $215 for each subsequent year of renewal. Support provided.
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About MDSearch

MDSearch is Canada’s trusted healthcare recruitment partner, specializing in temporary and long-term recruitment of physicians, specialists, psychologists, and nurse practitioners across clinics, hospitals, and other platforms.

With over 20 years of international recruitment experience, we’ve built a vast network of medical professionals across Canada, the U.S., and globally.

We help physicians explore short and long term career options aligned with their personal and professional goals. Employers choose MDSearch for our results-driven process, flexible fee model, and commitment to long-term success.

Whether you’re hiring or exploring new opportunities, we’re here to support your journey—start to finish.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Collingwood, CA
Year Founded
2008
Website
mdsearch.ca
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