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 exciting opportunity for a rural Family Practice Physician in Williams Lake, B.C.

We invite you to practice rural family medicine in our new Primary Care Hub (“PCH”) opening soon. The PCH will also house a multi-disciplinary team of Allied Health Resources including Mental Health Substance Use Clinician, Dietician, Respiratory Therapist, Clinical Pharmacist, Occupational Therapist and Registered Nurse. In addition to your clinical work, there are numerous opportunities to build the practice of your dreams which could include maternity, long term care, oncology, palliative care, ER, and other areas of interest. The team support from the local surgeons, obstetricians, paediatrician, internist, and psychiatrist is outstanding.

You can end your work day by grabbing Sushi or Indian take-out and head out with your kayak or paddle board and enjoy one of the nearby lakes. The region is exquisitely beautiful and widely diverse. You can visit galleries, unique shops and eateries, enjoy the Stampede and explore the endless outdoor adventures and activities that are readily available year-round. Countless lakes offer boating and swimming in addition to the many fishing opportunities for anglers, trollers and fly- fishers alike. Well maintained biking trails are one of the Caribou’s hidden treasures. Walking, hiking, and birdwatching along these trails are popular summer activities. Aurora watching/photography is unparalleled in winter and the hundreds of miles of trails also provide amazing winter opportunities for snowshoeing, x-country skiing and snowmobiling.

For more information about the general community and the medical community, please see the Divisions of Family Practice web site for our area! https://www.divisionsbc.ca/cird
Or watch this video from local physicians sharing their thoughts about working and living in Williams Lake, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Airpm7TQeKc.

Family Physicians in this community are strongly encouraged to support IH services, including rural ER, in-patient care, LTC, OAT, Maternity, etc., as part of their community practice. For more information on what IH services are provided in this community, please contact your IH or Division recruiter.

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:

• Eligible for The College of Family Physicians of Canada Cert. (CCFP)
• Eligible for licensure with CPSBC Coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association is mandatory

Call Schedule:

Hours of work: Full Time
On call requirements: Preference dependent; generally 1 on, 4 off

Compensation:

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