Tumbler Ridge

Tumbler Ridge is Canada’s youngest master planned community, with a population of 1,987. The major industry in the area is coal mining. The district has affordable housing, one elementary school, one secondary school, and one post secondary campus. Tumbler Ridge is a growing community thriving off its glorious scenery and humble small town culture. Each day is an opportunity to do things you’ve never done before in places that are unforgettably beautiful – see Alpine meadows ablaze with wildflowers, towering glaciated peaks, forested valleys, clear Alpine lakes and thundering waterfalls. Tumbler Ridge is the Waterfall Capital of the North! https://www.northernhealth.ca/our-communities/tumbler-ridge

Practice Details:

Northern Health is seeking a Family Physician to provide Primary Care and Emergency services in Tumbler Ridge. The candidate must be competent and willing to do Rural Emergency Room coverage.

Compensation: Tumbler Ridge is an APP community (Alternate Payment Plan), and is designated a Level "A" community under the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA).

The Tumbler Ridge Health Centre is a Diagnostic and Treatment Centre located in a dream location for outdoor enthusiasts!

If interested, please contact: Daphne.Savoy@northernhealth.ca

All health related services are housed under one roof and is conveniently located downtown near the Community Centre. Services include:
• medical out-patient
• dental
• optometry
• ambulatory care
• public health
• counselling
• home care nursing
• emergency care covered by physicians and nurses

Tumbler Ridge is Canada’s youngest master-planned community, with a population of 3,000. The major industries in the area are mining and tourism. The district has affordable housing, two public schools and a college campus. Tumbler Ridge is a welcoming community with glorious mountain scenery and humble small town culture. Each day is an opportunity to do things you’ve never done, in places that are unforgettably beautiful – see alpine meadows ablaze with wildflowers, towering glaciated peaks, forested valleys, clear alpine lakes, and thundering waterfalls.
Tumbler Ridge is the Waterfall Capital of the North!

Tumbler Ridge promises to keep life interesting, with endless opportunities for your favorite activities.
• 37 signed hiking trails to magical caves, fascinating geological formations, hidden waterfalls
• Back-country ski on creeks and canyons
• Walk where the dinosaurs did on the world class dinosaur tour
• Dog sledding
• Snowshoeing
• Ice climbing
• Sledding
• ATV – quad, dirt bike – side-by-side
• Boating
• TR Dinosaur Museum
• Skate Park
• 90,000 sq ft community centre includes:
o Aquatics - 25m / 4 lane, salt water pool, w/play lagoon, tots pool, dry sauna, wet sauna, hot tub
o Indoor playground
o Climbing wall
o Squash and racquetball courts
o Gym
o Arena
o Curling rink
o Licensed lounge
o Art gallery
o Library
o Museum
o Youth Centre
o Numerous community programs that you can ‘drop-in’ and join – example: yoga, fitness programs, swimming, etc.

Company: Northern Health Authority, located at 230 9900 - 100 Ave. Fort St John BC V1J 5S7.
Site Location: Tumbler Ridge Health Centre, 220 Front St., Tumbler Ridge BC V0C 2W0

A site visit to the community will be offered to the selected candidate, to provide the opportunity to determine whether it will be a good fit for the candidate and their family.

Qualifications:

• Eligible for full or provisional family medicine license with CPSBC
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
• Advanced Trauma Life Support Certification (ATLS)
• Emergency experience
• Medical degree
• Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) Eligible - Mandatory. Obstetric Experience - Desired.

Call Schedule:

Hours of work: Regular
On call requirements: MOCAP Callback Level 1 for Emergency

Compensation:

Tumbler Ridge Community Health Centre:

The Tumbler Ridge Community Health Centre houses all health related services and is conveniently located downtown near the Community Centre. Services include:
• Medical
• Optometric
• Ambulatory Care
• Public Health
• Counselling
• Emergency Care