Family Physician – Emergency Medicine (CCFP-EM) Locum, Yellowknife.

The Role

We are recruiting Emergency Medicine Locum Physicians for immediate and future vacancies in the Northwest Territories (NWT). The successful incumbent will be working in the Emergency Department of a hospital in Yellowknife. Stanton Territorial 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.

The Role

• Work in the Emergency Department of the territorial referral hospital in Yellowknife, NT.
• Emergency Physicians can work exclusively in the ER or combine their ER work with another service such as hospitalist, clinic, or community practice.
• 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).

Qualifications

• 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.

Compensation

Locum compensation in Yellowknife includes a $2,000 travel stipend plus accommodation provided.

What’s On Offer

• Daily on-call rates.
• Stipend for travel time.
• Furnished accommodations during the service period.
• Return travel costs covered, including accommodation if required.
• No out-of-pocket expenses for travel or housing.

Longer-Term Opportunities

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 take 4–8 weeks to complete and are quite similar to other jurisdictions. The initial licensing fee is $323 and $215 for each subsequent year of renewal. Support is provided.

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 iconic houseboats on the Great Slave Lake.