Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

About the role

Join Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBRH) in Trail, BC, as an Otolaryngologist (ENT). Trail lies in the Selkirk and Monashee Mountains, surrounded by crystal‑clear lakes, lush forests, and abundant outdoor recreation (skiing at Red Mountain Resort, hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, golfing, etc.). KBRH serves approximately 85,000 residents, providing 24‑hour emergency and trauma care, intensive care, acute medical services, renal dialysis, neonatal intensive care, and a wide range of specialist services including ophthalmology, otolaryngology, orthopedic surgery, pediatrics, plastic surgery, psychiatry, urology, general surgery, obstetrics & gynecology, neurology, oncology, and internal medicine. The hospital’s 24‑hour High Acuity Response Team (HART) reinforces its role as the regional hub for critically ill and injured patients.

Responsibilities

• Perform ENT procedures using the latest technology: operating microscopes, mastoid drills, nerve monitoring, and sinus surgery image guidance systems.
• Utilize allocated OR and ambulatory care time to manage a broad spectrum of surgical cases.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of specialists (orthopedics, general surgery, urology, OB/GYN, plastic surgery) to enhance head and neck surgery practices.
• Innovate and apply cutting‑edge techniques to improve surgical precision, patient outcomes, and minimize invasiveness.
• Contribute to the hospital’s mission of delivering personalized, comprehensive care to the West Kootenays community.

Requirements

• Otolaryngologist (ENT) physician.
• Demonstrated passion for advancing ENT care.
• Licensed to practice medicine in British Columbia (or eligible for licensure).

Skills

• Proficiency with operating microscopes, mastoid drills, nerve monitoring, and sinus surgery image guidance systems.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
• Commitment to innovation and the adoption of cutting‑edge surgical technologies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for patient‑centered care.

Benefits

• Vacation leave with flexible scheduling.
• Eligibility for additional remuneration under the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA), including:
  • Retention Premium: 11.48%
  • Retention Flat Fee: $17,790
  • Relocation Funding: $9,000 (move within BC), $12,000 (move within Canada), $15,000 (move from outside Canada)
  • Recruitment Incentive: $15,000 (prorated for physicians working less than full time)
• RCME/CME support: $600 for up to 2 years in Trail, $3,600 during the 3rd and 4th year, $6,600 after 4 years, plus Doctors of BC CME funds.
• Rural incentives are subject to change; current rates are confirmed at the time of offer.

Pay

Compensation type: Fee‑for‑Service. Estimated remuneration for an ENT in Trail: $350,000–$500,000 (MOCAP level 2). Physician overhead details to be discussed.