Locum Family Physician – Obstetrics (Terrace, BC)
Northern Health is seeking Locum Family Physicians with obstetrical experience to join our collaborative maternity care team in Terrace, British Columbia. This is an excellent opportunity to practice broad-scope maternity care within a supportive, team-based environment serving a diverse regional population.
Locum opportunities are available throughout the year, with adaptable scheduling and the opportunity to tailor your practice based on your interests, including clinic, on-call coverage, or a combination of both. Short-term and long-term locum opportunities are available, with income guarantees provided. Travel and accommodation reimbursement may be available through the Rural Locum Programs (Locums for Rural BC).
Join a dedicated group of maternity care providers while experiencing the exceptional lifestyle and outdoor recreation opportunities that Northwest British Columbia has to offer.
About The Maternity Team Maternity care in Terrace is provided by a collegial group of family physicians and midwives working closely with Obstetrician Gynecologists, experienced obstetrical providers, nursing staff, and allied health professionals. Care is delivered through a combination of structured prenatal clinics and a shared labour and delivery call group.
We value open communication, shared learning, and mutual support, with a strong emphasis on safe, team based decision making.
Team & Support Includes A collegial group of family physicians and midwives who routinely consult, debrief, and problem solve together
Experienced and dedicated maternity nursing staff




Cesarean section backup from Obstetrician Gynecologists and OSS/ESS trained physicians
Pediatricians providing regular on call support
Anesthesia on call for epidural services
Respiratory therapists available 24/7 for NRP and birth support
Who We Care For Patients referred by community family physicians (often after ~24 weeks’ gestation)
Attached and unattached prenatal patients and post-partum dyads
Individuals from a large geographic catchment across northwest British Columbia
A mix of low risk pregnancies and patients with increased medical, social, or geographic complexity
How The Service Works Low Risk & General Prenatal Clinic Dedicated maternity nursing team conducts initial prenatal history appointments
Weekly prenatal clinic runs Thursdays, typically staffed by two physicians plus learners (we are a UBC ICC site and support a local UBC rural residency program)
Physicians who participate in the call group also rotate through prenatal clinic sessions
Clinic work is paid at a set hourly sessional rate with no overhead through the Coast Mountain Primary Care Network
Higher Risk Prenatal Clinic A separate prenatal clinic provides care for pregnancies deemed higher risk
Patients are followed longitudinally by specific designated providers,



allowing for continuity and advanced care planning
This clinic works closely with the broader maternity and obstetrical team to support safe intrapartum care
Labour & Delivery / Hospital Based Care A shared call group manages labours for both low and higher risk obstetrical patients
24 hour call shifts; weekends typically run Friday 08:00 – Monday 08:00
Intrapartum care is supported by:
Obstetrician Gynecologists
Experienced obstetrical family physicians and midwives
Dedicated maternity nursing staff
Providers attend cesarean sections as surgical assists
Local community physicians with longitudinal family practices bill through LFP or fee for service, depending on their clinic model
Postpartum Care Postpartum clinic care is available for patients without a primary care provider
Follow up is typically to 6 weeks postpartum, with extensions up to 6 months as clinically appropriate
Additional Opportunities (Optional) Women’s Wellness Clinic (Tuesdays): contraception, cervical cancer screening, menopause care, and prioritized access for patients requiring pregnancy termination
Opportunities to connect with and work within:
OAT clinic
Low barrier care clinic
Emergency Department
Community family medicine practices
Facilities Newly opened prenatal/postpartum clinic space featuring:
On site NST machine
On site vaccination capacity (final approvals underway)
A new hospital facility (opened November 2024) with:
Spacious birthing and postpartum rooms
Modern obstetrical and surgical equipment

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📌 Family Physician/Low Risk Obstetrics (British Columbia)
🏢 Northern Health - BC
📍 British Columbia