Job Posting
part time Family Practice at Fraser Lake Community Health Centre
Fraser Lake, British Columbia
Job ID: 16990

Northern Health is seeking a family practitioner for a 0.5 FTE position in beautiful
Fraser Lake, BC. The Health Centre is comprised of a collegial team of health care
professionals, including family physicians, nurse practitioner and nursing staff. The
team provides Primary Care as well as some daytime ER care 1-2 times/week
depending on staffing levels.

There are both acute and chronic disease management with a focus on
preventative primary care. There is opportunity for outreach work in First Nation
communities as well as emergency shifts in the neighbouring community of
Vanderhoof. There are well established connections to the medical communities in
Vanderhoof (40 minutes) and Prince George (1 hr, 40 min) to facilitate surgical and
in hospital care for Fraser Lake and area patients. Locum coverage is through the
Rural GP Locum Program.

The community of Fraser Lake is known as the White Swan Capital of the World for
the hundreds of migrating trumpeter swans that winter there each November. With a
superb view of the surrounding lakes and rivers from the top of Mouse Mountain,
the area’s most prominent landmark, you are sure to be enchanted with the Village
of Fraser Lake. The main industries are mining and forestry. Fraser Lake has one
elementary school and one combined elementary/secondary school.

With over 170 lakes within a 50 mile radius, Fraser Lake is a playground of water
and natural wonderland. Besides fishing for trout or char in the Fraser and Francois
Lakes, or the Nautley or Stellako River, you can also enjoy:

• Golfing
• Hiking
• Camping
• Boating
• Climbing the 25-million-year-old lava beds of the extinct Red Rock Volcano
• Viewing trumpeter swans
• Skiing and snowboarding
• Skating or curling in the Fraser Lake Recreation Complex

This posting is covered by the Provincial Health Officer’s mandatory COVID-19
vaccination orders and selected applicant(s) must comply

Summary
Specialty
Family Practice
Province / State
British Columbia
Employment Type
part time
Eligible
Physician
Tagline
Family Physician
Call Frequency
during clinic hours only
Start Date
immediately, see description above, or enquire
Remuneration
Remuneration
Alternative Payment Arrangement 
Billing / Overhead Split
n/a 
Vacation / CME Leave
43 days annually, per the Rural GP Locum Program 
Additional Benefits
Premium: 24.50%
Annual Flat Fee: $28,203
Relocation Funding: up to $15,000. Prorated for less than full time. Qualifying conditions apply
Recruitment Incentive: $20,000. Prorated for less than full time. Qualifying conditions apply 
Qualification Requirements
Education
CCFP: must be eligible 
Experience
Emergency experience desired 
Certifications
ACLS: desired
 
Institution / Community Information
Institution Name
Fraser Lake Community Health Centre 
Street Address 1
130 Chowsunket St 
Street Address 2
 
City / Town
Fraser Lake 
Country
Canada 
Postal / Zip Code
V2L 5B8 
 
Institution Description
The Fraser Lake Community Health Centre is comprised of a collegial team of health care
professionals, including family physicians, nurse practitioner and nursing staff. The
team provides Primary Care as well as some daytime ER care. There are both acute and chronic disease management with a focus on preventative primary care. 
Institution Size (Beds)
unspecified 
Institution Website
 
Community Description
The community of Fraser Lake is known as the White Swan Capital of the World for
the hundreds of migrating trumpeter swans that winter there each November. With a
superb view of the surrounding lakes and rivers from the top of Mouse Mountain,
the area’s most prominent landmark, you are sure to be enchanted with the Village
of Fraser Lake. The main industries are mining and forestry. Fraser Lake has one
elementary school and one combined elementary/secondary school.

With over 170 lakes within a 50 mile radius, Fraser Lake is a playground of water
and natural wonderland. Besides fishing for trout or char in the Fraser and Francois
Lakes, or the Nautley or Stellako River, you can also enjoy:

• Golfing
• Hiking
• Camping
• Boating
• Climbing the 25-million-year-old lava beds of the extinct Red Rock Volcano
• Viewing trumpeter swans
• Skiing and snowboarding
• Skating or curling in the Fraser Lake Recreation Complex
 
Community Size
<5k 
Community Website
   
Physical Address for Map
130 Chowsunket St., Fraser Lake, BC 
 
Geographic location may be approximate
Contact for Applicants
Contact Name
Dr. Medical Staff Recruitment 
Contact Address
600-299 Victoria St.,
Prince George BC
V2L 5B8 
Phone
250-565-0000 
Fax
 
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Published on 2021-12-08
Edited on 2021-12-08