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203 Family Physician

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203 Family Physician

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203 Family Physician

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203 Family Physician

roles in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario and Saskatchewan.

All across Canada!

We have many roles available in Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver, Winnipeg and all across Canada.

Excellent Earning Potential

Roles Available with Excellent Earning Potential, many include Incentives too! Contact us to discuss further.

203 Family Physician

roles in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario and Saskatchewan.

All across Canada!

We have many roles available in Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver, Winnipeg and all across Canada.

Excellent Earning Potential

Roles Available with Excellent Earning Potential, many include Incentives too! Contact us to discuss further.

203 Family Physician

roles in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario and Saskatchewan.

All across Canada!

We have many roles available in Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver, Winnipeg and all across Canada.

Excellent Earning Potential

Roles Available with Excellent Earning Potential, many include Incentives too! Contact us to discuss further.

203 Family Physician

roles in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario and Saskatchewan.

All across Canada!

We have many roles available in Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver, Winnipeg and all across Canada.

Excellent Earning Potential

Roles Available with Excellent Earning Potential, many include Incentives too! Contact us to discuss further.

203 Family Physician

roles in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario and Saskatchewan.

All across Canada!

We have many roles available in Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver, Winnipeg and all across Canada.

Excellent Earning Potential

Roles Available with Excellent Earning Potential, many include Incentives too! Contact us to discuss further.

203 Family Physician

roles in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario and Saskatchewan.

All across Canada!

We have many roles available in Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver, Winnipeg and all across Canada.

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With competitive salaries and an outstanding quality of life, Canada is a top destination for medical professionals. We help physicians with CMSA or HPCSA-recognized qualifications find roles that align with their expertise and career aspirations.

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INDEPENDENT LICENSED ONLY / Job ID: 2583 $450K Earning Potential, Excellent Incentives Offered, Available in Summer of 2026 Job Details: Our client in Oshawa, Ontario is looking for a full-time and/or part-time Family Physician to join their Multidisciplinary clinic which will open in the Summer of 2026. The incoming physician will be motivated to work towards FHO and setting up a roster of patients. Hours of work are 40 hours per week, preferably with walk-in coverage to start until fully rostered, as the clinic plans to transition to the FHO model (Family Health Organization) once they have enough doctors and rostered patients.  The clinic has recently partnered with Lakeridge Health hospital in Oshawa, wherein all unattached patients from Lakeridge will be sent to the clinic going forward. This will provide access to a patient panel of 10,000 that will be assigned once incoming doctors are in place. This means that doctors will have patients from week 1.  The clinic uses Telus CHR EMR, and offers billing support. Payment structure is fee-for-service/CCM (Comprehensive Care Model), split arrangement is 80/20 plus HST, with the range of potential full-time annual earnings is $350,000-$550,000 Incentives Available to the Physician: No overhead for the first 3 months of practice. The clinic also offers relocation support and can help the incoming physician’s family get settled in the Durham region as well as offer job placement support for the physician’s spouse. Clinic Details: The clinic is a brand new 5,300 square foot, turnkey facility with 18 fully equipped examination rooms and an on-site pharmacy. The facility offers administrative support including reception, MOAs and billing support   It is owned by a physician family, who lives and works within the area. Hours of work are 9am-6pm Mon-Thurs and 9am-5pm Fri.  For weekends, the clinic will be open 9am-2pm on Saturdays and will extend their hours as staffing ramps up. There is 1 part-time Endocrinologist, 1 part-time Psychiatrist and 1 Gastroenterologist (who is available for consultations) currently working at the clinic. The clinic is in Downtown Oshawa, a growing area with excellent cost of living, and there is a severe shortage of family physicians. There are also excellent neighbourhoods nearby for relocation. Oshawa also has great educational institutions such as Ontario Tech University, Trent University Durham GTA and Durham College as well as Queen's University medical training program which is in partnership with Lakeridge Hospital. Requirements: Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO)  Postgraduate training from Australia, Canada, Ireland, UK, or USA      
INDEPENDENT LICENSED ONLY / Job ID: 2582 Reduced Overhead for First 3 Months, Endocrinologist Required for Community Health Centre  Job Details: Our client in Ottawa, Ontario is looking for a full-time and/or part time Endocrinologist to join their Community Health Centre. The incoming specialist’s main duties will be to conduct consultations and follow-up appointments. Work hours are Monday-Thursday 9am-4:30pm. Start-times and end-times are negotiable, and the specialist can also choose to work full-time or part-time. There will be no evening or weekend shifts.  The clinic uses PS Suite EMR and offers billing support. Payment structure is fee-for-service, split arrangement is 75/25 and the range of potential full-time annual earnings is $250,000-$350,000. Incentives Available to the Physician: Reduced overhead for first 3 months Clinic Details: The clinic is a turnkey operation and offers nursing support that is available for metrics and immunizations. Administrative support is also offered and includes a standard reception staff, billing and referral support. Clinic hours are Monday-Friday 8am-8pm and  8am-8pm on Saturdays. There are 16 Family Physicians, 2 Family Health Team Specialists, 6 Physical Therapists, 1 Allergist, 1 Hematologist, 1 Rheumatologist, 1 Infectious Disease Doctor, and 1 Pediatrician currently working at the clinic. The clinic is located in a suburb of Ottawa, Ontario and is in a medical building with phlebotomy, pharmacy, and physiology services. The facility has free parking and is near public transit, with a large mall nearby. Requirements: •  Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) •  Specialist training from Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, UK, or USA          
Saskatoon , Saskatchewan
Long Term
Mar 9, 2026
SUPERVISION/SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE / Job ID: 2502 $450K+, Excellent Incentives plus $144K from Health Authority - LMIA Support Available (with pics!) Job Details: Our client in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan is looking for a full-time Family Physician to join their Family Practice/Urgent Care. The incoming physician can negotiate how they wish to work, they may work walk-ins, primary care or hybrid. Primary care encounters attract a supplementary income option up to $140,000/year. There is a huge patient demand, the physician can see up to 100 patients a day, if they wish. Currently physicians are seeing between 200-250 patients and having to turn away patients in the afternoon due to physicians limited availability. On call schedule out of hours for urgent patient contact is mandatory. Typically, 1:12, this is rarely called into play except for providing telephone advice if a patient calls, or a laboratory calls with urgent blood results. Required to have full CMPA coverage, obstetrics not mandatory.  The clinic uses MedAccess EMR, and offers billing support. Payment structure is fee-for-service, split arrangement is 70/30, and the range of potential full-time annual earnings is $450,000-$500,000.  Incentives Available to the Physician: Saskatchewan Health Authority $144K incentives for full-time committed physicians (paid out every 3 months),Interest fee $25K loan to help settle in & assistance with licensure, setting up bank account, car, insurance etc. LMIA Support available.  Clinic Details: The clinic is a fully equipped urgent care centre with treatment/procedure rooms, X-ray services and an upcoming point of care ultrasonography service. There is administrative staff for reception, paperwork, patient file maintenance and an MOA is available for observations, labs, X-rays and ECG.   The clinic has a general surgeon, medicolegal expert and panel physicians for immigration and occupational health. There are 7 full-time and 4 part-time family physicians currently working at the clinic.  Hours of operation are 8am-8pm Monday-Friday, Saturday 9am-6pm and Sunday 9am-4pm. Closed on statutory holidays. The clinic is centrally located, in a large catchment area with varied demographics, the majority are young and working families including immigrants. Plenty of potential for growth, zero criminality. Saskatoon is the largest city in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan and offers cheaper housing than Toronto, Ontario. With approximately 325,000, the city is home to a diverse population. The city is nicknamed “Paris of the Prairies” with its romantic and artful bridges that connect the city with a 36-acre riverfront park with restaurants, cultural activities, farmers markets and even an outdoor gym. Saskatoon is named after the berry of the same name, which is native to the region, and home to the University of Saskatchewan, a top research university.  Requirements:  •  Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS)    •  Postgraduate training from Australia, Canada, Ireland, UK, or USA         
INDEPENDENT LICENSED ONLY / Job ID: 2581 $400K Earning Potential, Family Physician with interest in Pediatrics required (With Pics!) Job Details: Our client in Hamilton, Ontario is looking for a full-time Family Physician with an interest in Pediatrics to join their very busy community clinic. The role entails general wellness checks, sick visits, and ongoing care of rostered patients. The incoming doctor is required to see both adult and pediatric patients. The physician will work a minimum of 48 hours and can negotiate a flexible schedule with the clinic. Hours of work will be Monday- Friday 9am-5pm and Saturdays 10am-2pm. There will be no on-call shifts. The clinic uses Oscar pro EMR and offers billing support. There will be no overhead cost to the physician and payment structure is fee-for-service, split arrangement is 70/30, and the range of potential full-time annual earnings is $350,000-$400,000. Clinic Details: The clinic is a turnkey operation and has an onsite pharmacy, lab, radiology and imaging center. There is administrative support and the physician will have the support of a personal medical office assistant. A personal receptionist, patient roster and all supplies needed for work will also be provided. Clinic hours are Monday-Friday 9am-5pm and Saturdays 10am-2pm. There are 2 Pediatricians currently working at the clinic. Hamilton is nicknamed “Steel City” or “The Hammer” because of its steel manufacturing industry. It is also the waterfall capital of the world, with lots of parks and conservation areas. Hamilton is a city where outdoor activities are always close to home. It has an impressive theatre and creative culture. This vibrant city is home to major sports teams, the highly acclaimed McMaster University, Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology, and an array of great public and private high schools and elementary schools. Requirements: ·Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) ·Postgraduate training from Australia, Canada, Ireland, UK, or USA        
INDEPENDENT LICENSED ONLY / Job ID: 2580 $600K Earning Potential, Psychiatrist Needed for Community Health Centre- Open in June 2026!  Job Details: Our client in Edmonton, Alberta is looking for a full-time Psychiatrist to join their Community Health Centre which will open in June 2026. This is a community-based psychiatrist job in general adult psychiatry and references will be received by the family physicians. The job includes a comprehensive, holistic and psychiatric assessment and will be specifically tailored to the client’s needs. The incoming specialist will be experienced and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as confidence in managing complex mental health patients and the ability to operate the clinic’s EMR.   The clinic fosters independence and very comprehensive mental health specialist skills. As this is not a hospital-based job, the physician should have competent skills to manage complex cases. The clinic has the approval from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta. It is anticipated that the clinic will be fully operational in June 2026. If possible, a visit to the clinic is encouraged but not mandatory. Hours of work are 9am-5pm Monday-Friday with no on-calls, and the possibility of supported weekend shifts from 9am-5pm as well as a hybrid option should the specialist wish to work from a remote location. The client prefers the incoming specialist having a client-centred approach. Currently, the clinic is undergoing a cooling phase before the referrals start coming in and will be fully operational and running in 6 months. Within this time, the client anticipates that with the population of 1.2 million Edmontonians, the caseload will at any time be between 1000 to 1500 cases and even more. Please note that the physician has the choice to accept or refuse clients. The clinic uses AVA EMR, and offers billing support. The payment structure is fee-for-service, split arrangement is 70/30, and the range of potential full-time annual earnings is $500,000- $600,000. Clinic Details: The clinic offers both administrative and nursing support. Please note that this is not a family practice clinic and there will be limited ancillary support. However, due to the state-of-the-art EMR and booking procedures that the clinic utilizes, the incoming physician can work quite independently. Clinic work hours are very flexible from 8am-5pm Monday-Friday with the option to work during weekends. There is 1 Psychiatrist currently working at the clinic. The clinic is located in the commercial hub of Edmonton, which is a sprawling city with a population of 1.2 million people. In the last 10 years, the population has increased to five hundred thousand people, with a majority moving to Edmonton due to the lower cost of living and affordable housing.  The clinic is close to shopping malls, cafes, restaurants and several other clinics in the vicinity. Requirements: · Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of, Alberta (CPSA)  · Specialist training from Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, UK, or USA      
Edmonton, Alberta
Long Term
Feb 27, 2026
INDEPENDENT LICENSED ONLY / Job ID: 2579 $400K Earning Potential, Pediatrician required for Established Practice Job Details: Our client in Edmonton, Alberta is looking for a full-time Pediatrician to join their Family Practice/Walk-in clinic. The ideal candidate will have multilingual abilities and is warm, friendly and compassionate with children and families.  Strong communication skills, commitment to culturally sensitive care and inclusivity is preferred. The incoming specialist’s duties will be providing comprehensive medical care to pediatric patients from birth to 18 years, conduct physical exams, developmental screenings, monitor child growth and development and referring to specialists when necessary as well as educate and counsel parents on children's health and nutrition. Additionally, the specialist will maintain accurate and up to date patient records in EMR systems and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and professional standards. The clinic uses Telus - Medaccess EMR, and offers billing support. Payment structure is fee-for-service, split arrangement is 70/30 , and is negotiable with the clinic.The range of potential full-time annual earnings is $300,000-$400,000  Clinic Details: The clinic has 2 procedure rooms and 10 examination rooms and offers physiotherapy, massage and acupuncture services. The facility has nursing support who will assist with patient intake, vital signs, and patient education. There is also an administrative staff including MOAs, an assistant manager and a clinic manager. This team handles appointment scheduling, patient communications, insurance coordination, and overall clinic operations. In addition, the clinic also employs a marketing team that is dedicated to promoting the clinic’s services and supporting outreach. Clinic hours are 9am-6pm Monday-Friday and 10am-4pm Saturdays. There are 2 Family Physicians, 1 part-time Internist, 1 part-time General Surgeon, and 1 part-time Cardiologist currently working at the clinic. The clinic is situated just off Whitemud Drive and Calgary Trail and is easily accessible by both vehicles and public transit. It is also 5 minutes from the University of Alberta and 10 minutes from downtown. Requirements: · Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) · Specialist training from Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, UK, or USA      
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Best Canadian Provinces

The Canadian health system is currently experiencing a physician shortage, and accepts foreign doctors. This is an exciting opportunity for South African doctors who look to build a rewarding career abroad.

Among the most popular destinations for relocating medical professionals are Alberta, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, and Ontario, provinces known for their high quality of life and welcoming communities.

Alberta

AlbertaLooking for a healthy work-life balance in a welcoming, green environment? Alberta is the ideal place to build a fulfilling medical career while enjoying an exceptional quality of life. As a South African physician in Alberta, you’ll benefit from competitive salaries, no provincial health premiums, affordable housing, excellent schools, and lower taxes. Whether in Calgary or Edmonton, you’ll find vibrant, family-friendly cities and endless outdoor adventures from the Rockies to vast prairies. With direct international flights, staying connected with family is easy. Alberta: where your career and lifestyle thrive.

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British Columbia

British ColumbiaBritish Columbia offers excellent opportunities for South African physicians, with strong healthcare infrastructure, physician support networks, and career growth incentives. Beyond work, BC is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a diverse range of experiences from mountains and forests to beaches and trails. Cities like Vancouver and Victoria blend urban life with easy access to nature. With a mild climate, diverse communities, and a focus on well-being, BC is ideal for those seeking a balanced and fulfilling lifestyle.

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Manitoba

Doctor jobs in BCManitoba offers a welcoming environment, strong demand for physicians, and a healthy work-life balance. With affordable living, vibrant urban centers like Winnipeg, and a supportive medical community, it’s a great place to grow your career.

Enjoy Manitoba’s natural beauty from lakes and forests to the Northern Lights. All within family-friendly communities that combine professional opportunity with the charm of small-town living.

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Ontario

OntarioOntario, Canada’s most populous province, is a top destination for internationally trained physicians, including those from South Africa. With world-class healthcare facilities, diverse communities, and strong career opportunities, it’s an ideal place to grow professionally. From the energy of Toronto and Ottawa to the charm of small towns, Ontario offers excellent education, developed infrastructure, proximity to the U.S., and an excellent quality of life for families. Whether you seek urban excitement or rural peace, Ontario delivers the best of both worlds.

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Saskatchewan

Doctor jobs in SaskatchewanSaskatchewan offers excellent opportunities for physicians, with strong demand for South African professionals, competitive salaries, and solid support for international medical graduates. Enjoy a peaceful prairie lifestyle, vibrant cities like Regina and Saskatoon, and the warmth of close-knit communities. In Saskatchewan, your work is truly valued, and you’ll feel the difference every day.

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Specialist physicians in Canada earn significantly more than their counterparts in South Africa. On average, specialists in Canada earn between $250,000 and $600,000 CAD annually, while those in South Africa earn an average of $89,534 CAD per year. This means Canadian specialists earn 3 to 5 times more, highlighting a significant financial incentive for South African doctors considering relocation.

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