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:

Join our collegial emergency medicine team in Williams Lake!

In our 24/7 ED, you’ll help manage approximately 22,000 visits per year. With a diverse range of cases and numerous procedural opportunities, you’ll also collaborate with specialists in internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, general surgery, pediatrics, and psychiatry.

In our ED, you’ll have the opportunity to teach and mentor medical students and residents as part of the UBC Faculty of Medicine’s rural teaching program. The medical community offers numerous opportunities to expand your scope of practice based on your interests.

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.

The CMH redevelopment project is well underway. By the end of 2026, we'll have an expanded emergency department with 23 treatment spaces, a medical-surgical inpatient unit with 36 beds, and a mental health unit featuring 8 single-occupancy rooms. As the project moves toward completion in 2029, enhancements across the hospital will include an upgraded maternity and women's health unit, expanded oncology and ambulatory care services, and a new academic space for the UBC Faculty of Medicine.

Learn more about Williams Lake’s medical and general communities here.

If you have your CCFP, CCFP (EM), or FRCPC in Emergency Medicine, we want to hear from you. While emergency experience is an asset, you’ll have access to mentorship whether you’re a new Canadian graduate or an international medical graduate.

Apply today to live, work, and play where others only vacation! Email your CV to Physician Recruitment. It's better here!

Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Medicine
• You'll hold, or be eligible for, licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC).
• If you have, or are eligible for, your CCFP (EM), CCFP with emergency experience, or FRCPC in Emergency Medicine, we encourage you to apply.
• If you’re a US-trained physician with ABMS certification in emergency medicine, you may be eligible to practice under the USA certified class.
• To practice medicine here, you’ll have coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association.

Call Schedule:

Hours of work: Shifts are typically eight hours, with the option to work 12-hour shifts. Our full-time emergency department schedule includes 14 shifts per month, with the option to take on additional shifts.
On call requirements: Scheduled Shifts

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.