Family Practitioner/General Practitioner

About the Role

Join our Emergency Team in beautiful Grand Forks, BC, and a community practice in your choice of Grand Forks, Christina Lake, Midway, or Greenwood. This role combines emergency medicine at Boundary Hospital with longitudinal community-based primary care, essential for maintaining the stability and sustainability of the local medical community. Your clinic work directly supports the emergency department and the people who depend on both.

Facility Information

Boundary Hospital – Level I Community Hospital

• 12-bed facility with a 24/7 Emergency Department
• Emergency Department operates with an Advanced Practice Provider (APP)
• Shifts are typically 24 hours, with the possibility of 12-hour shifts
• Flexibility to pick up additional shifts or swap shifts
• Broad mix of cases and hands-on procedures
• Specialist support from regional centres in Trail (~100 km) and Kelowna (231 km)

Ideal for physicians who enjoy variety, autonomy, and close-knit teamwork. Whether you're an experienced Emergency Physician or a recent Canadian/International graduate, you’ll feel supported here. Our team mentors new clinicians to help them thrive in rural emergency and community care.

Location

Why Grand Forks?

Grand Forks offers a blend of small-town warmth and modern convenience, set among rolling hills and bordered by mountains. The town is shaped by a peaceful river running through parks, trails, and a community-loved campsite. Nearby Christina Lake is renowned for its warm, crystal-clear waters, perfect for swimming, paddling, boating, and summer relaxation. Outdoor recreation is abundant, and the lifestyle is relaxed, connected, and family-friendly.

What You'll Love About Working Here

• A truly collegial, supportive Emergency and community practice team
• Diverse clinical presentations that keep your work engaging
• Opportunity to build procedural confidence in a rural setting
• A community that knows you, values you, and welcomes you
• A slower pace of life with adventure right outside your door

Pay

Compensation Type: Alternative Payment Arrangement

Estimated Remuneration:

• For full-time services, the annual rate for EMEMGP is $366,046 per 1.0 FTE.
• For full-time services, the annual rate for EMEMSP is $403,668 per 1.0 FTE.

Please note this is based on a 1.0 position in the emergency department. Compensation may vary.

Benefits

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

• Retention Premium: 18.62%
• Retention Flat Fee: $28,856
• Relocation Funding Available: $9,000–$15,000 depending on move location
• Recruitment Incentive: $20,000
• Other Benefits/Incentives: Rural CME (reaching max allowance after 4 years in practice)

Rural incentives are subject to change, and current rates are confirmed at the time of offer.