Be at the forefront of a transformative approach to primary care. We are seeking three Family Physicians to join a new, 10,000 square foot Indigenous Community Health Centre (ICHC) opening in early 2027. 

The Indigenous Community Health Centre is a partnership between the Port Alberni Friendship Centre, Port Alberni Primary Care Network, Island Health, and the BC Ministry of Health to enhance primary health care services in the region.

This is a modern, purpose-built space designed to provide culturally safe, holistic, and comprehensive care. You will be part of a team tasked with reducing barriers to healthcare and improving longitudinal outcomes for the Indigenous community and beyond.

You will work within a robust, integrated team of allied health professionals designed to support both the patient and the provider. Your team will include:

• RN’s
• Indigenous Navigator
• Social workers
• Physiotherapist
• other allied health professionals

We are looking for physicians who thrive in diverse clinical environments and value relationship-based medicine. Your practice will include:

• Primary Health Care Clinic: The primary care clinic will provide long term, full scope primary care services to community of all ages.
• Outreach: The Mobile Health Unit (MHU) will provide primary care services on outreach using a retrofitted van. The MHU will serve the unsheltered population, local social services organizations and local First Nations through regularly scheduled outreach to “meet community where they are”.
• Mental Health and Addictions Medicine:The MHSU Clinic will provide specialized primary care services to people living with complex mental health and/or substance use challenges.  

Benefits:

May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidy Agreement (RSA) including:

• Recruitment Incentive:  up to a maximum of $10,000 (pro-rated based on FTE)
• Relocation: up to a maximum of $15,000 (amount based on location relocating from)
• Fee Premium - 7.98%;
• Annual Flat Fee - $12,366.72
• Rural CME starting at $3,000/annum in year 3&4 in community, increasing to a maximum of $6,000/annum after 4 years.

The above amounts may be subject to change. For more information please visit Rural Practice Programs - Province of British Columbia

Community Information:

Port Alberni – located on the unceded and traditional territories of the Hupačasath First Nations is Vancouver Island’s central community carved by glaciers, sheltered by mountains and surrounded by a beautiful ecosystem. The community features a temperate climate and is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, with year-round opportunities for hiking, kayaking, fishing, mountain biking and ecotourism. The city of Port Alberni includes local talents, private galleries and Indigenous art to create a vibrant art scene. For children entering elementary and secondary school, education options are available through School District 70 or other private alternatives. This community has a perfect blend of natural living and communal support.