Island Health has an opening for a full-time Obstetrician/Gynecologist in the community of Port Alberni.

West Coast General Hospital is a modern hospital (built in 2001) with 52 acute care beds (3 ICU). Clinical services include 24-hour emergency room, ambulatory care, acute medical/surgical and psychiatry services, cardio pulmonary, diabetes education, laboratory, medical imaging (CT scanner), nutrition counseling, pharmacy and physiotherapy services. Clinical specialists include anesthesiology, general surgery, urology, obstetrics/gynecology, internal medicine, geriatrics, pediatrics and radiology complete with PACs imaging system.

This position will provide full scope OBGYN services, with OR access (including hysteroscopy, laparoscopy and open cases), and Tier 3 obstetrics (>36 weeks), consultative care supporting MWs and FP-OB for approximately 250 deliveries a year.

This will be the second OBGYN position in the community, and you will join a collegial medical staff of Family Practitioners, Emergency Medicine, Anesthesia, General Surgery, Orthopedics, Urology, ENT, Ophthalmology, General & Subspecialty Internists, Pediatrics, and Radiology.

Advantages:

May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including:

- Recruitment Incentive:



up to a maximum of $10,000 (pro-rated based on FTE)
- Relocation Costs Reimbursement: up to $15,000 (amount based on location relocating from)
- Fee Premium - 7.98%
- Annual Flat Fee - $12,366.72
- Rural CME starting at $3,000/annum in year 3&4 in community, increasing to a maximum of $6,000/annum after 4 years.

The above amounts are current as of November 2026 and may be subject to change.

Rural Practice Subsidiary Agreement - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca)

Community Information:

Port Alberni – located on the unceded and traditional territories of the the Hupačasath and Tseshaht First Nations is Vancouver Island’s central community carved by glaciers, sheltered by mountains and surrounded by a beautiful ecosystem. The community features a temperate climate and is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, with year-round opportunities for hiking, kayaking, fishing, mountain biking and ecotourism. The city of Port Alberni includes local talents, private galleries and Indigenous art to create a vibrant art scene. For children entering elementary and secondary school, education options are available through School District 70 or other private alternatives. This community has a perfect blend of natural living and communal support.

📌 Obstetrics/Gynecologist (Port Alberni)
🏢 Island Health
📍 Port Alberni