Job Summary Job Title: Family Physician, Emergency Medicine Work Site: Heiltsuk Hospital Status: Full-Time Start Date: As Soon As Possible Compensation Type: Alternative Payment Arrangement The community of Bella Bella is seeking a Family Physician with Emergency experience to join their healthcare team, providing comprehensive services to its residents. Enjoy the efficiency of integrated clinic, hospital, and pharmacy services within a single facility. Our team delivers routine clinic care, emergency services, and inpatient care to a predominantly Heiltsuk Nation community of approximately 2,000 individuals.

Primary healthcare is provided through Vancouver Coastal Health’s ƛ̓uxválásu̓ilas Heiltsuk Hospital (kwil-valas-iwaylas) and the Bella Bella Medical Clinic. The hospital features acute, residential, and emergency care, complemented by diagnostic imaging, laboratory, pharmacy, and visiting ultrasound services. The facility is staffed by seven physicians, with three to four physicians on duty daily, and includes five patient/doctor exam rooms. ƛ̓uxválásu̓ilas Heiltsuk Hospital offers five acute care beds, seven continuing care beds, and a 24/7 emergency department with four beds.

Our ER is open 24/7. Call schedule is 1-in-3 or 1-in-4 split shifts (11/13-hour shifts during the week, 24-hour shifts on weekends/on holidays, no patients booked after a night on call). Applicants will require ACLS, ATLS, and PALS certification to work in Emergency.

If any of the certifications have expired, the CARE certification can replace the expired certifications.

Benefits include MOCAP on call and REEF ER incentive in addition to AHP and FPE incentive. Housing is provided for permanent/locum physicians.



The site qualifies for Locums of BC assistance for additional time off if locum is located to replace your week(s) on site.

Responsibilities Provide comprehensive family and emergency medicine services to the predominantly Heiltsuk Nation community, including routine clinic care, emergency services, inpatient care, diagnostic imaging consultations, laboratory oversight, pharmacy liaison, and visiting ultrasound collaboration. Participate in 1-in-3 or 1-in-4 split call shifts (11/13-hour shifts during the week, 24-hour shifts on weekends/on holidays), deliver acute pharmacological interventions, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Mandatory - Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) - Mandatory - Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) - Full - Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) – Desired - Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) - Mandatory - Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - Mandatory Benefits - Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities - Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and cutting-edge wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families - Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers - Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff EEO Statement We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

📌 Family Physician, Emergency Medicine (Saanich)
🏢 Vancouver Coastal Health
📍 Saanich