Excellent family practice opportunity located adjacent to Port Hardy Hospital within a modern, dynamic group practice in a fully owned and operated Island Health facility. This is an exciting opportunity to provide comprehensive rural family medicine and collaborate with neighboring physicians to deliver full-spectrum primary care and emergency services throughout the Mount Waddington region.

Physicians practice within a collaborative, team-based care model at the Port Hardy Primary Health Care Centre, working alongside family physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Social Workers, and visiting specialists who provide outreach services to enhance access to specialty care throughout the region.

This interdisciplinary environment fosters shared care, continuity of care, and improved patient outcomes while supporting physician wellness and sustainable practice. Physicians enjoy the variety and autonomy that comes with rural medicine while benefiting from the support of an experienced and collegial healthcare team.

The Emergency Department and 12-bed acute care hospital provide a broad scope of services, including Indigenous Health, adult inpatient and outpatient care, rehabilitation services, laboratory services, ambulatory care, diagnostic imaging including general radiology and ultrasound, 21 residential care beds, and low-risk Indigenous midwifery maternity services. This position offers the opportunity to build a rewarding rural practice, develop broad clinical skills, and make a meaningful impact in a welcoming coastal community.

Overhead

Included within APP Contract 

Hours of Work

Full-time rural family medicine practice, including community-based primary care at the Port Hardy Primary Care Centre with regular clinic hours Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., weekday walk-in clinics, and participation in a rotating Saturday walk-in clinic. Physicians also provide shared Emergency Department, inpatient, and long-term care coverage at Port Hardy Hospital, with opportunities for outreach services to surrounding communities throughout the region.

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 August 2026 and may be subject to change.

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/practitioner-professional-resources/physician-compensation/rural-practice-programs 

Community Information

The seaside community of Port Hardy, on the north-eastern coast of Vancouver Island and located on the unceded traditional territory of the Kwekiutl People, is the largest town of the North Island. The community is home to a population of 3,900 residents with popular industries in mining, finishing, forestry, alternative energy and is emerging as a green ecotourism destination on Vancouver Island. The Port Hardy and Mount Waddington region is a natural wilderness and has miles of undeveloped coastline that is readily accessible, providing an ideal venue for sport fishing, scuba diving, caving, kayaking and recreational boating.  During the winter months, tackle the slopes at Mount Cain with no line ups, 18 runs, and 300 cm annual average of powder. For children entering elementary and secondary school, education options are available through School District 85. The local airport also offers regular flights to Vancouver and anywhere on the Island keeping you constantly connected to larger urban centres. 

Historically founded on the resource sectors of mining, forestry, and fishing, Port Hardy has evolved into a diverse and resilient economy supported by marine industries, tourism, public services, and small business development. The community is increasingly recognized as an eco-adventure destination, attracting visitors from around the world with its spectacular natural environment and abundant outdoor recreation opportunities.

Known for its welcoming atmosphere and strong sense of community, Port Hardy offers outstanding opportunities for outdoor recreation, including renowned sport fishing, hiking, kayaking, wildlife viewing, boating, and marine exploration. For physicians seeking a rewarding practice within a dynamic rural healthcare environment, Port Hardy offers the opportunity to build a fulfilling career while enjoying an exceptional coastal lifestyle surrounded by the natural beauty of Northern Vancouver Island.