Job Posting
full time Family Practice at Island Health
British Columbia
Job ID: 18522

Make an impact in Family Medicine while enjoying the unmatched lifestyle of Canada’s West Coast.

Join our teams on Vancouver Island, British Columbia

Full or Part Time

Island Health has immediate opportunities for family physicians in multiple communities across Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.
Enjoy a flexible schedule alongside like-minded colleagues and become part of a welcoming and growing team that serves the region.

Island Health is looking to hire physicians in modern urban centres alongside close-knit coastal communities, with a stunning natural backdrop and access to a year-round recreational paradise. Populations range from 5,000 to 390,000. With some of the warmest climate in Canada, and easy access to Seattle and Vancouver, this area makes for the perfect location to find your ideal work-life balance.

We are looking for providers with a commitment to continuous learning, who will provide culturally informed care and a safe and welcoming space for patients to receive care.

Opportunities include roles such as Urgent and Primary Care Centres in the Cowichan Valley, private clinics across the region and specialized programs such as the Eating Disorders Program in Nanaimo. We’re here for you every step of the way as you find your place.

Island Health also has academic affiliation with the University of British Columbia’s Island Medical program and offers teaching opportunities through the Family Practice Residency Program.

Additional benefits may be available to successful permanent candidates as per the Ministry of Health’s Rural Recruitment Contingency Fund in eligible rural communities (excluding Nanaimo and Greater Victoria) including:

• Recruitment Incentives
• Fee Premiums
• Annual Flat Fees
• Rural CME

Rural Practice Subsidiary Agreement – Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca)

To learn more about current vacancies, please visit medicalstaff.islandhealth.ca/careers

We would be delighted to provide more information to anyone interested – please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions at medstaffrecruitment@islandhealth.ca

Summary
Specialty
Family Practice
Province / State
British Columbia
Employment Type
full time
Eligible
Physician
Tagline
Make an impact in Family Medicine while enjoying the unmatched lifestyle of Canada’s West Coast.
Start Date
immediately, see description above, or enquire
Qualification Requirements
Education
 
Experience
 
Certifications
Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC 
Institution / Community Information
Institution Name
Island Health  
Street Address 1
 
Street Address 2
 
City / Town
 
Country
Canada 
Postal / Zip Code
 
 
Institution Description
Excellent health and care for everyone, everywhere and every time.  
Institution Size (Beds)
unspecified 
Institution Website
 
Community Description
 
Community Size
unspecified 
Community Website
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Contact for Applicants
Contact Name
Harjinder Conway 
Phone
 
Fax
 
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Published on 2026-02-20
Edited on 2026-02-20