Job Title
Family Physician
Specialty & Subspecialty
Family Practitioner/General Practitioner
General
VIHA-7484
Location
Parksville
Type of Position
Permanent
Hours of Work
Flexible, Monday-Friday
Qualifications, Education and Skills
Requisites
Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) License (Provisional), Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) Eligible (Mandatory), Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) (Mandatory)
Role and Facility Information
An exceptional opportunity has opened for two family physicians to join a friendly, newly renovated, private clinic in beautiful Parksville, BC. Join two welcoming physicians in an expanding practice. The clinic offers a collegial atmosphere perfect for peer support, consultation, and locum coverage. While this is a private clinic, staffing and HR are managed through Island Health, removing the administrative burden of personnel management. The clinic is fully integrated with the Mylé EMR. This clinic benefits from participation in the Oceanside Primary Care Network, providing you with direct, in-practice access to a Registered Nurse (RN), Social Worker, and a Clinical Pharmacist.
Being located inside the OHC means you and your patients have easy access to a comprehensive suite of Island Health services such as Urgent Care, Medical Imaging, LifeLabs, Home & Community Care and Mental Health & Substance Use (MHSU) Services.
Additional Information
Start Date: ASAP
Status: Two positions available. Full-Time or Part-Time
Hours of Work: Flexible, Monday-Friday
Overhead: TBD
Benefits:
May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidy agreement including:
• Fee Premium - 4.62%
• Annual Flat Fee - $7,159.68
• Recruitment Incentive - $10,000 (pro-rated for FTE amount)
• Relocation Costs - up to a maximum of $15,000 (Depending on location moving from)
• CME - $2,200/annum year 3-4 and $4,400/annum after 4 years in the community
The above amounts are current as of May 2025 and may be subject to change.
Rural Practice Subsidiary Agreement - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca)
Community Information
Parksville is located on the unceded and traditional territories of the Snuneymuxw, Snaw-naw-as, and Stzuminus People. This city has one of the most temperature climates in all of Canada, with sandy beaches and activities galore for everyone from young families to retirement to enjoy. The community has a slower pace of life, where people take time to enjoy the beauty of the area and the endless outdoor activities. Spend a day at Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park, stop by the Coombs market for international foods and goods, or head out for a hike to see some of the beautiful waterfalls throughout the region. All the urban city amenities are only a 30-minute drive away in Nanaimo and regularly scheduled ferry, air and float plane services offer easy access to Vancouver. Families can choose among public education or several private schools nearby. This community has a perfect blend of a quiet seaside town with convenient access to the urban lifestyle.
VIHA-7484
Location
Parksville
Type of Position
Permanent
Hours of Work
Flexible, Monday-Friday
Qualifications, Education and Skills
Requisites
Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) License (Provisional), Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) Eligible (Mandatory), Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) (Mandatory)
Role and Facility Information
An exceptional opportunity has opened for two family physicians to join a friendly, newly renovated, private clinic in beautiful Parksville, BC. Join two welcoming physicians in an expanding practice. The clinic offers a collegial atmosphere perfect for peer support, consultation, and locum coverage. While this is a private clinic, staffing and HR are managed through Island Health, removing the administrative burden of personnel management. The clinic is fully integrated with the Mylé EMR. This clinic benefits from participation in the Oceanside Primary Care Network, providing you with direct, in-practice access to a Registered Nurse (RN), Social Worker, and a Clinical Pharmacist.
Being located inside the OHC means you and your patients have easy access to a comprehensive suite of Island Health services such as Urgent Care, Medical Imaging, LifeLabs, Home & Community Care and Mental Health & Substance Use (MHSU) Services.
Additional Information
Start Date: ASAP
Status: Two positions available. Full-Time or Part-Time
Hours of Work: Flexible, Monday-Friday
Overhead: TBD
Benefits:
May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidy agreement including:
• Fee Premium - 4.62%
• Annual Flat Fee - $7,159.68
• Recruitment Incentive - $10,000 (pro-rated for FTE amount)
• Relocation Costs - up to a maximum of $15,000 (Depending on location moving from)
• CME - $2,200/annum year 3-4 and $4,400/annum after 4 years in the community
The above amounts are current as of May 2025 and may be subject to change.
Rural Practice Subsidiary Agreement - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca)
Community Information
Parksville is located on the unceded and traditional territories of the Snuneymuxw, Snaw-naw-as, and Stzuminus People. This city has one of the most temperature climates in all of Canada, with sandy beaches and activities galore for everyone from young families to retirement to enjoy. The community has a slower pace of life, where people take time to enjoy the beauty of the area and the endless outdoor activities. Spend a day at Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park, stop by the Coombs market for international foods and goods, or head out for a hike to see some of the beautiful waterfalls throughout the region. All the urban city amenities are only a 30-minute drive away in Nanaimo and regularly scheduled ferry, air and float plane services offer easy access to Vancouver. Families can choose among public education or several private schools nearby. This community has a perfect blend of a quiet seaside town with convenient access to the urban lifestyle.
Terms
Compensation Type
Clinical Service Contract
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Benefits and Incentives
- May be eligible for $ Recruitment Incentive
- May be eligible for $ Relocation Funding