Help Shape the Future of Pediatric Care at Quw’utsun Valley Hospital

Island Health is seeking a full-time Pediatrician to join the medical community in the Cowichan Valley, with an exciting opportunity to contribute to the future of pediatric care as the new Quw’utsun Valley Hospital | Quw’utsun Hulitun-ew’t-hw prepares to open in 2027.

Replacing the existing Cowichan District Hospital, this state-of-the-art facility will expand inpatient capacity to more than 200 beds, with enhanced operating room and intensive care capacity. The new hospital represents a significant investment in local health care and an opportunity to support the evolving needs of a growing community.

Located in Duncan, the current 148-bed Cowichan District Hospital offers a collegial working environment and a collaborative medical staff across a broad range of specialties. Pediatricians benefit from working alongside Family Physicians, Emergency Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, General and Subspecialty Internal Medicine, General Surgery and other specialty services to provide care for children and families throughout the region.

The successful candidate will join a supportive medical community with opportunities to participate in medical education through the University of British Columbia’s Island Medical Program, including teaching medical students and residents.

The Opportunity

*Join a collaborative medical community serving children and families across the Cowichan Valley.

*Contribute to pediatric care as the region prepares for a new, modern hospital in 2027.

*Work alongside a broad range of medical and surgical specialties.

*Participate in medical education through UBC’s Island Medical Program.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will hold FRCPC certification or be eligible for FRCPC certification and be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia.

Start Date: As soon as possible.

Rural Recruitment Incentives

The position may be eligible for additional remuneration through the Rural Subsidy Agreement (RSA), including:

*Relocation assistance up to $15,000

*Recruitment incentive of $10,000

*Fee premium of 4.20%

*Annual flat fee of $6,508.80

Rural CME funding starting at $3,000 annually in Years 3 and 4, increasing to a maximum of $6,000 annually after four years

Amounts reflect figures provided as of December 2024 and may be subject to change. For current eligibility and details, visit the Government of British Columbia’s Rural Practice Subsidiary Agreement information.

Live and Work in the Cowichan Valley

The Cowichan Valley offers a distinctive Vancouver Island lifestyle, with a mix of welcoming communities, coastal scenery, farmland and forested landscapes. From Duncan and Lake Cowichan to Cobble Hill and Mill Bay, the region offers opportunities to enjoy outdoor recreation, local food and wine, arts and culture, and a strong sense of community.

Spend your time exploring freshwater lakes, ocean beaches, hiking and biking trails, golf courses and local vineyards, all while enjoying a temperate climate and a more relaxed pace of life. With Victoria approximately 45 minutes south, the region also offers access to additional cultural, educational and recreational amenities.

Build a rewarding pediatric practice in a growing region while helping support the future of health care at Quw’utsun Valley Hospital.

Quw’utsun Valley Hospital | Quw’utsun Hulitun-ew’t-hw is being built on the unceded, traditional territory of Cowichan Tribes.

To apply, please attach your cover letter and CV

Jessica Robinson, Medical Staff Recruiter, Island Health

Email: medstaffrecruitment@islandhealth.ca