Burns Lake

Burns Lake is located in the heart of the Lakes District, an area boasting over 4800 kilometers of lake shoreline. The village has a diverse population of 2,000 residents and serves a surrounding area of approximately 13,000 residents of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako. With two of the six local First Nations communities located within municipal boundaries, Burns Lake has a strong sense of culture and incredible local talents to showcase. Housing in Burns Lake is very affordable, including lakefront property! There are two K-7 schools, a K-9, a 8-12 and a 10-12 public school within the Lakes District Area. Additionally, there are two Independent Mennonite schools and one College of New Caledonia campus within the community. It is centrally located between Smithers (1.5 hrs) and Prince George (2.5 hours) for ease of access to airports VIA Rail serves Burns Lake year round and stops right in the centre of Burns Lake’s downtown core. The small community has so much to offer in the way of beautiful scenery and choice of summer and winter activities. https://www.northernhealth.ca/our-communities/burns-lake

Practice Details:

Northern Health is seeking locum physicians to provide clinic-based family practice, Emergency Department coverage, or a combination of both at the Lakes District Hospital and Health Centre in Burns Lake, British Columbia.

This flexible locum opportunity allows physicians to tailor their locum based on their interests and availability. Locums may work exclusively in the community clinic, exclusively in the Emergency Department, or enjoy a blended rural locum that combines both family medicine and emergency care.

The Lakes District Hospital and Health Centre is a modern 15-bed facility that opened in 2015 and serves a local and surrounding population of approximately 13,000 residents. The hospital sees approximately 12,000 Emergency Department visits annually and provides emergency services, acute care, palliative care, diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, rehabilitation, pharmacy, public health, and home and community care services.

The community clinic is supported by a collaborative physician team, with Emergency Department coverage shared among a group of 5–7 physicians. Rural Team-Based Virtual Support (RTVS) is available to provide additional Emergency Department support.

Emergency Department remuneration
Up to $3,500 per shift plus Medical On-Call Availability Program (MOCAP) and Rural Emergency Enhancement Fund (REEF) payments
Travel and accommodation provided
Travel stipend of $250–$1,500 per round trip, based on travel time

Clinic locums are remunerated through Locums for Rural BC
$1573/24 hours.
Travel and accommodation provided
Travel stipend of $250–$1,500 per round trip, based on travel time

Obstetrical services are not provided locally, with deliveries accommodated in nearby Vanderhoof or Prince George.

New graduates are welcome. A strong support structure is in place, including an experienced physician team and shared call group.

Discover Burns Lake

Located in the heart of the Lakes District, Burns Lake offers an exceptional rural lifestyle with more than 4,828 kilometres of lake shoreline, world-class mountain biking, extensive hiking opportunities, and Olympic-quality cross-country skiing. The community is known for its strong cultural connections, welcoming atmosphere, and excellent work-life balance.

Whether you are seeking family practice, emergency medicine, or a mix of both, Burns Lake offers a rewarding rural locum experience in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications:

• Eligible for full or provisional family medicine license with CPSBC
• Medical degree
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS): Desired Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS): Desired Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP): Desired Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) Eligible: Mandatory Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) – Emergency Medicine: Mandatory Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA): Mandatory Emergency Experience: Desired, Mandatory for ER Locums Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PAL): Desired

Call Schedule:

Hours of work: 9am to 5pm for clinic, or 8am to 8am (24 hours) for ER shifts
On call requirements: ER on call is 0800-0800, n/a for clinic only locums

Compensation:

Lakes District Hospital and Health Centre:

The Lakes District Hospital and Health Centre is a 16-bed facility that sees an average of 12,000 ER visits per year. The services include:
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Laboratory
• Pharmacy
• Rehabilitation Services
• Palliative Care
• Acute Care
• Public Health
• Home and Community Care
https://www.northernhealth.ca/our-communities/burns-lake