Williams Lake

Tucked away in the heart of British Columbia’s central interior, Williams Lake is a vibrant community celebrated for its unspoiled wilderness and iconic Williams Lake Stampede. With a population of approximately 35,000, this welcoming city seamlessly blends small-town charm, thrilling adventure, and abundant economic opportunities. Surrounded by pristine lakes, winding rivers, and scenic trails, Williams Lake is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, offering year-round activities such as biking, fishing, golfing, skiing, and snowmobiling. The region’s economy is fueled by industries like forestry, mining, ranching, and a steadily growing tourism sector. Families are drawn to the area for its affordable housing options and access to diverse educational opportunities, including public and private schools, and Indigenous-focused education options. Beyond its natural beauty, the city boasts a lively arts scene, year-round community events, organized sports leagues, and a wide range of dining experiences. With its combination of breathtaking landscapes, strong community spirit, and rich history, Williams Lake is an exceptional place to live, work, and play.

Practice Details:

We have an excellent opportunity for a 3rd general surgeon to join our team at Cariboo Memorial Hospital. If you are passionate about your work and are looking for a broad surgical practice in a collegial supportive group and welcoming community setting where you can enjoy endless lifestyle opportunities, apply today and discover the rewards of true work life balance!

Additionally, this position offers a teaching component with locally placed UBC students and residents.

We are excited to add new graduates or experienced general surgeons to our team in Williams Lake.

Click here to get a feel for life in Williams Lake: http://physicianintransition.ca/category/williams-lake/

Cariboo Memorial Hospital is a 31-bed hospital offering emergency, an intensive care unit, operating rooms, medical-surgical and obstetrical units, and ambulatory care services. Other services at the hospital include stress testing, lab and diagnostic imaging (including echo and CT scanning), out-patient hemodialysis and a five-bed psychiatric crisis stabilization unit. There is 24-hour general surgery and obstetrical specialist coverage, full-time radiology, and a pediatric specialist. There are also visiting ophthalmology, rheumatology and psychiatry specialists.

Williams Lake is located in the heart of the Cariboo Chilcotin. As the largest and fastest growing city in the area; it serves as a business, industrial and service hub for outlying communities. For lifestyle, the mixture of frontier charm and urban living can't be beat. Williams Lake is a modern city with all major amenities; hometown and western hospitality make this an ideal place to raise a family, start a business or retire. The surrounding pristine wilderness provides an unlimited playground while the convenience of city living is just outside your door. This attractive mix of business opportunity and high-quality lifestyle make Williams Lake a great place to "hang your hat"!

For those interested, Leadership Development Opportunities are available with Interior Health’s NAVIG8 Program. The NAVIG8 Emerging Physician Leaders Program is a comprehensive leadership development program designed specifically for physicians to address the practical leadership knowledge, behaviours and skills that high potential, emerging medical leaders require to step into leadership roles early in their careers.

Apply today to live work and play where others only vacation! It's better here! Email CV to PhysicianRecruitment@interiorhealth.ca

Qualifications:

• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC)
• Doctorate in Medicine
• Full licensure with CPSBC; Coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association is mandatory

Call Schedule:

Hours of work: Please enquire
On call requirements: 1:3

Compensation:

Cariboo Memorial Hospital:

Cariboo Memorial Hospital (CMH) is under renovation with planned completion in 2029! Currently, CMH is a Level 2 Community Hospital in Williams Lake, with 28 inpatient beds. At CMH, we offer a broad spectrum of services, including emergency medicine, internal medicine, general surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedic surgery, pediatrics, psychiatry, anesthesia, and hospitalist services. Laboratory services, diagnostic imaging, and outpatient hemodialysis units are available on-site.