Kelowna

Glistening water and lush mountains, dotted with parks, frame the Okanagan's largest and liveliest population centre: Kelowna. Okanagan Lake is the perfect place to sail, kayak, or relax on the beach. Rolling greens offer world-class golfing just minutes from spectacular hiking and biking trails. In the winter, enjoy ski resorts and skating rinks right at your fingertips. Decorated with heritage buildings and modern architecture, Kelowna offers something for everyone, with orchards, vineyards, and all the amenities of a major centre. From restaurants and shops to art galleries, live music, and theatre, this city has it all. Come experience our four-season playground and see why life is better here.

Practice Details:

Come Work and Play in Kelowna!

Emergency Medicine Opportunity – Kelowna General Hospital

About Kelowna:
Sparkling lake views, vineyard-covered hills, world class skiing less than an hour away, and a
vibrant downtown full of great food, live music, and local culture. That’s life in Kelowna, the
Okanagan Valley’s largest and liveliest city. Whether you love paddling and biking in the
summer, or skiing and snowshoeing in the winter, Kelowna offers a four-season lifestyle that’s
second to none.
Surrounded by natural beauty, but with all the amenities of a major city—including top wineries,
restaurants, breweries, and arts — you’ll quickly see why people come for the career and stay
for the Kelowna lifestyle.

A Fun, Collegial Emergency Department:
We aren’t just passionate about medicine—we’re passionate about building a tight-knit,
collegial team that supports one another both in and out of the department. Whether it's
collaborating on challenging cases, sharing laughs in the break room, wine tasting in the
shoulder season, or hitting the slopes or trails together on our days off, our team has built a
culture of connection, camaraderie, and fun.

You'll be joining a welcoming, experienced, and dynamic group of emergency physicians
who truly enjoy working together. We prioritize mentorship, teamwork, and celebrating each
other's wins—whether it’s a smooth trauma resuscitation or a great weekend adventure.
The collegiality you’ll experience extends beyond our group and includes our incredible
consultants and specialists we work with daily. KGH still maintains the atmosphere of a
community hospital with the vast majority of consultant calls being direct with staff physicians.
You will get to know your consultants on a first name basis and the relationships we have built
at KGH make it a unique and exceptional place to practice Emergency Medicine.

Academic Excellence in a Community You’ll Love:
Kelowna is also home to an academically vibrant ED. We are proud to host a FRCPC
Emergency Medicine residency program, as well as UBC’s Southern Medical School, a Rural
Family Medicine Residency program, and an FRCPC Psychiatry Residency program.
If you love teaching, you’ll have countless opportunities to get involved in bedside teaching,
simulation, Grand Rounds, Journal Club, Core EM Rounds, Ultrasound, and more. Our team
values educators who help foster the next generation of physicians—and have fun doing it!

Position Details:
We are currently accepting applications for multiple permanent full-time Emergency
Medicine positions (start date: negotiable, ideally July 2027).
A full-time position consists of ~14 shifts/month (average ~8 hours/shift), with options to pick up
additional shifts if desired.
We are always accepting applications for Locum positions from 2 weeks - 12 months.
Minimum shift requirement would be 6 shifts in a 2 week Locum or if > 4 weeks, 6 shifts/month.

You’re a great fit if you:
. Thrive in a fast-paced ED that sees a wide variety of cases (including trauma, peds, and
complex medicine)
. Value strong interdisciplinary teamwork and collaboration
. Enjoy teaching residents and medical students
. Want to be part of a warm, collegial department with strong consultant support
. Are excited to help shape the future of Emergency Medicine in the BC Interior

Qualifications:
. MD with FRCPC in Emergency Medicine or CCFP-EM
. Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC (CPSBC)
. CMPA coverage
. ACLS, ATLS, and PALS preferred

Assets:
Demonstrated interest and expertise in Pediatric EM will be considered an asset
Interest or experience in research, quality improvement, geriatrics, administration, or another
niche is a plus
Compensation & Incentives:
. Estimated Gross Income: $400,000+
. Payment Model: Fee-for-service
. Relocation Incentives: $9,000–$15,000 depending on location (with eligible receipts)
Ready to join a team where medicine is exciting and your colleagues make it even
better?
Apply today to be part of an academic and collegial emergency department in one of
Canada’s most beautiful cities. Life’s better here—and so is work.
To Apply:
Send your Letter of Intent, CV, and contact info for 3 references (name, phone, and email) to:
kepa.hiring@gmail.com and physicianrecruitment@interiorhealth.ca
- Deadline: September 11th, 2026 (exact date and interview details TBD)
- Interview invitations sent out by mid-September 2026
- Interior Health also offers funding for a site visit during your interview, so please let us know if
you would like to do an in-person, on-site interview.

Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Medicine
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC)
• Eligible for licensure with CPSBC
• Canadian College of Family Physicians – Emergency Medicine certificate (CCFP-EM)
• Coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association is mandatory

Call Schedule:

Hours of work: Full-Time & Part-Time
On call requirements: A full-time position consists of ~14 shifts/month (average ~8 hours/shift), with options to pick up additional shifts if desired.

Compensation:

Kelowna General Hospital:

Kelowna General Hospital (KGH), one of BC's leading healthcare centres, is one of two tertiary hospitals within Interior Health. We offer a full range of services with approximately 400 beds and over 84,000 emergency department visits a year.

Home to the Interior Heart & Surgical Centre (IHSC), KGH houses BC’s only cardiac critical care centre outside of Victoria and the Lower Mainland, as well as its principal surgical site. The IHSC features 12 specialized operating rooms designed for thoracic, urology, neurosurgery, vascular, plastic, obstetric/gynecologic, ear, nose, and throat, orthopedic, general, and trauma surgeries. Of these, two operating rooms are dedicated to cardiac surgery. Within the IHSC, KGH also has a modern maternity ward and an adjacent neonatal intensive care unit.

Our state-of-the-art Centennial Building boasts 360,000 square feet and includes an expanded emergency and ambulatory care department, new medical inpatient units, modern operating rooms, and a rooftop helipad. Additional facilities include a dedicated pediatric ward, as well as adolescent and adult psychiatry units. The Dr. Walter Anderson Building houses enhanced laboratory and clinical departments, supporting advanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities.

KGH is also a teaching centre for the Southern Medical Program, affiliated with the University of British Columbia (UBC), and has an academic campus that serves as a satellite for the UBC Faculty of Medicine.