The Port Alice Health Centre has an opening for a Family Physician to join a team of dedicated health care professionals providing primary and urgent care services to a community of 1,200 residents. Port Alice Health Centre services includes urgent care, laboratory, social work, mental health, public health and home nursing care. This is a collegial, collaborative physician practice, with a shared patient panel. Port Alice physicians also provide outreach service to the remote indigenous community of Kyuquot.

In addition to primary care services, Port Alice Health Center simultaneously operates an Urgent Care service in conjunction with remote certified nurses. Casual rural emergency department shifts are also available (optional) in the neighboring communities of Port Hardy, Port McNeill and Cormorant Island.  

Port Alice is the gateway to the rugged and pristine west coat, and is the perfect location for outdoor enthusiasts. The community enjoys a full array of services including shopping, a library, excellent restaurants, regular community based events and a fully equipped recreational complex.

With our enviable west coast climate, stunning natural beauty and endless year-round recreational opportunities, Port Alice is the ideal practice location to enjoy the balanced lifestyle you've been looking for! 

Start Date

September 15, 2027

Overhead

Included within APP Contract 

Hours of Work

Monday - Thursday Clinic hours: 09:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday negotiable (Port Alice or outreach work to Kyuquot) 

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: $12366.72
Fee Premium: 23.38%
CME: $1,320/annum 2 years or less, $3,520/annum year 3-4 and $5,720/annum after 4 years in the community

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

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

Community Information

Located on the northwest coast of Vancouver Island, on the traditional territory of the Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Nations, Port Alice is a picturesque coastal community surrounded by forests, mountains and ocean. Known for its natural beauty and close-knit community, Port Alice offers an exceptional West Coast lifestyle with abundant opportunities for hiking, fishing, kayaking, boating and other outdoor recreation.

With a welcoming community and a relaxed pace of life, Port Alice offers physicians the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with patients and contribute to the health and well-being of a rural Vancouver Island community. The community’s natural setting, strong sense of connection and access to the rugged beauty of the North Island make it a rewarding place to live and practice.