Role and Facility Information
Northern Health is seeking a Family Physician to provide Primary Care and Emergency services in Tumbler Ridge. The candidate must be competent and willing to do Rural Emergency Room coverage.

Compensation: Tumbler Ridge is an APP community (Alternate Payment Plan), and is designated a Level "A" community under the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA).

The Tumbler Ridge Health Centre is a Diagnostic and Treatment Centre located in a dream location for outdoor enthusiasts!

All health related services are housed under one roof and is conveniently located downtown near the Community Centre. Services include:

medical out-patient

dental

optometry

ambulatory care

public health

counselling

home care nursing

emergency care covered by physicians and nurses

Tumbler Ridge is Canada’s youngest master-planned community, with a population of 3,000. The major industries in the area are mining and tourism. The district has affordable housing, two public schools and a college campus. Tumbler Ridge is a welcoming community with glorious mountain scenery and humble small town culture. Each day is an opportunity to do things you’ve never done, in places that are unforgettably beautiful – see alpine meadows ablaze with wildflowers, towering glaciated peaks, forested valleys, clear alpine lakes, and thundering waterfalls.

Tumbler Ridge is the Waterfall Capital of the North!

Tumbler Ridge promises to keep life interesting, with endless opportunities for your favorite activities.

37 signed hiking trails to magical caves, fascinating geological formations, hidden waterfalls

Back-country ski on creeks and canyons

Walk where the dinosaurs did on the world class dinosaur tour





Dog sledding

Snowshoeing

Ice climbing

Sledding

ATV – quad, dirt bike – side‑by‑side

Boating

TR Dinosaur Museum

Skate Park

90,000 sq ft community centre includes:

Aquatics - 25m / 4 lane, salt water pool, w/play lagoon, tots pool, dry sauna, wet sauna, hot tub

Indoor playground

Climbing wall

Squash and racquetball courts

Gym

Arena

Curling rink

Licensed lounge

Art gallery

Library

Museum

Youth Centre

Numerous community programs that you can ‘drop‑in’ and join – example: yoga, fitness programs, swimming, etc.

A site visit to the community will be offered to the selected candidate, to provide the opportunity to determine whether it will be a valuable fit for the candidate and their family.

Terms
Compensation
Compensation Type Alternative Payment Arrangement Estimated Remuneration $400,000+

Benefits and Incentives
Vacation Leave Regular May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including: Retention Premium 27.58% Retention Flat Fee $42,741 Relocation Funding Available $9,000 to $15,000 (TBD) Recruitment Incentive $20,000 Other Benefits/Incentives MOCAP (Medical On Call Availability Program) funding for ER On Call shifts. REEF (Rural Emergency Enhancement Funding) extra funding for ER On Call Shifts. Rural Education Action Plan (REAP) funding available. Rural Continuing Medical Education (RCME) available. Relocation funding available: $15,000 if relocating from outside of Canada; $12,000 if relocating within Canada but outside of BC; $9,000 if relocating in BC. Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) funding is subject to change without notice.

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📌 Family Practitioner/General Practitioner (British Columbia)
🏢 Health Match BC
📍 British Columbia