Excellent family practice opportunity located adjacent to Port Hardy Hospital, within a modern and growing group practice in a fully owned and operated Island Health facility. This is an exciting opportunity to practice comprehensive rural medicine and collaborate with neighbouring rural physicians to provide full-spectrum primary care and emergency services throughout the Mount Waddington region. Join four full-time physician and Nurse Practitioner colleagues within a strong team-based care model at Port Hardy Primary Health Care Centre, where care is delivered collaboratively alongside Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Social Workers, and visiting specialists who provide outreach services to enhance access to specialty care in the community. This interdisciplinary environment supports continuity of care, shared workload, and improved patient outcomes.

The Emergency Services department and 12-bed acute care hospital offer a broad scope of services including Aboriginal Health, adult inpatient and outpatient care, rehabilitation services, laboratory services, medical ambulatory care, medical imaging including general radiology and ultrasound, 21 residential care beds, and low-risk Indigenous midwifery maternity services.

Located in Port Hardy, a vibrant coastal community of approximately 4,200 residents, physicians enjoy access to a local civic centre featuring a heated 25m indoor pool, ice arena, gym, and active walking and hiking groups. This is an exceptional opportunity to build a rewarding career while enjoying a relaxed lifestyle, temperate climate, and outstanding year-round recreation and cultural amenities.

Start Date

Spring 2027

Hours of Work

Primary Health Care Centre Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm with rotating walk in clinics on Saturdays.

On-call and coverage at Port Hardy Hospital inpatient and Emergency Room, with Long-term-care services for patients. 

Overhead

$6500 per month

Benefits

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

Recruitment Incentive: up to a maximum of $20,000 (pro-rated based on FTE)
Relocation: up to a maximum of $15,000 (amount based on location relocating from)
Flat fee: $25,624.44
Fee Premium: 22.26%
CME: $1,320/annum for 2 year or less, $2,200/annum year 3-4 and $4,400/annum after 4 years in the community.

The above amounts are current as of Mary 2025 and may be subject to change.

For more information, please visit:  https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/practitioner-professional-resources/physician-compensation/rural-practice-programs 

Community Information

The colourful seaside community of Port Hardy, located on the north-eastern coast of Vancouver Island, is the largest town on the North Island and home to approximately 3,800 residents. Serving as a key supply and service centre to the mid-coast region and the gateway to Cape Scott Provincial Park, Port Hardy offers affordable housing, a broad range of services and retail outlets, quality healthcare at Port Hardy Hospital, and convenient access to Vancouver via Port Hardy Airport and Prince Rupert via BC Ferries. Historically rooted in mining, fishing, and forestry, the community is now emerging as a green ecotourism destination while maintaining a diverse economy supported by marine industries, tourism, public services, and small businesses. With its welcoming atmosphere, strong community spirit, and exceptional access to outdoor recreation including world-class fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing, Port Hardy offers professionals an outstanding balance of career opportunity and coastal lifestyle.