Family Practitioner/General Practitioner

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VIHA-6985

Status Open Site Type Clinic Type of Position Permanent Date Range Hours of Work FT or PT On Call

Qualifications, Education and Skills

Requisites

Role and Facility Information

Full-service family practice in a FP clinic. Procedure room on-site for lumps and bumps. Shared call coverage for local LTC facility across the street. A collegial group of five FPs and one NP. We also have an LPN on site three days per week. Social worker attached to practice via PCN.

Start Date:

As soon as possible (negotiable)

Remuneration:

FFS, LFP with Rural incentives noted below

Overhead:

Approximately 23%

Benefits:

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

Recruitment Incentive: $10,000 (pro-rated based on FTE)

Relocation Costs Reimbursement: up to $15,000 (amount based on location relocating from)

Fee Premium: 4.20%

Annual Flat Fee: $6,508.80

Rural CME: starting at $2,200.00/annum in year 3 & 4 to a maximum of $4,400.00/annum after 4 years.

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

Community Information:

Chemainus is a charming town with a population of over 4,000, nestled in the Cowichan Valley. Chemainus is located on the unceded traditional territory of the Quw'utsun, Malahat, Ts'uubaa-asatx, Halalt, Penelakut, Stz'uminus, & Lyackson Peoples. This community offers a family-friendly atmosphere and features Canada’s warmest year-round temperatures, making it ideal for outdoor activities like hiking, biking, kayaking, golf and boating. Enjoy local attractions such as the Chemainus Theatre, Cowichan Theatres, and the multiple outdoor murals that fill the downtown core. With its proximity to major cities — just over an hour south to Victoria, 40 minutes north to Nanaimo and only 25 minutes by float plane to Vancouver — Chemainus offers a unique blend of rural charm and urban convenience. Families can choose among public education or several private schools nearby. Come experience the best of both career and lifestyle on Vancouver Island, one of Canada’s most desirable places to live.

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