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We are seeking a Clinical Lead in Watson Lake, involding an average workload of 20 hours per month, remunerated at $200/hour.

Opportunity Overview

Yukon Health and Social Services is seeking a physician to provide clinical leadership and coordination support for physician services in Watson Lake, Yukon.

The clinical lead role supports collaborative physician practice, clinic operations, and communication between physicians, Health and Social Services and system partners. The role contributes to the delivery of coordinated, high-quality rural health care services within the community of Watson Lake.

Program Description

Parhelion Medical Clinic provides primary care services within the Watson Lake community and works closely with local and territorial health system partners to support continuity of care in a rural practice environment.

Responsibilities of the role may include:

• Supporting physician scheduling coordination and operational planning
• Assisting with orientation and integration of resident and locum physicians
• Facilitating communication among affiliated physicians and system partners
• Supporting collaborative problem solving related to clinic operations and service delivery
• Providing physician input related to workflow, service coordination and quality improvement initiatives
• Supporting physician recruitment activities, including participation in candidate review and onboarding discussions
• Providing operation and clinic advisory support related to ongoing service delivery within the primary care clinic.
• For more information about the clinic and the community, please visit  Parhelion Medical Clinic  and Watson Lake Community.

Compensation and Time Commitment

• $200 per hour
• Estimated average of 20 hours per month
• Flexible scheduling based on operational requirements and physician availability
• Detailed time-based invoicing is required

Start date and term

We are looking for the Clinical Lead to start July 1, 2026 but start date is negotiable.

Eligibility Requirements

• Ability to meet the following conditions are contractual requirements and are required in advance of the contract start date.
• Licensure with the Yukon Medical Council
• More information about licensing in Yukon is available here
• Preference will be given to a physician currently residing and working in Watson Lake

Qualifications

Education and Licensing:

• Eligible for licensure with the Yukon Medical Council
• Eligible for privileging with the Yukon Hospital Corporation
• Maintain membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association

Expected Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated leadership in clinical and non-clinical settings
• Demonstrated ability to support collaborative physician practice environments
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience supporting quality improvement and operational coordination
• Ability to work effectively with interdisciplinary teams and system partners

Selection Process

The selection process will follow a collaborative review involving representatives from Yukon Government, (Department of Health and Social Services) and Yukon Hospital Corporation

How to Submit your Expression of interest

• Expressions of Interest must contain current curriculum vitae and demonstrate certification in the College of Family Physicians of Canada.
• Expressions of Interest can be submitted to Johanna Smith Director, Physician Compensation and Medical Affairs at Johanna.smith@yukon.ca
• Submitted resumes will be considered starting June 15, 2026 and this posting will remain active until the position is filled.
• This Expression of Interest does not commit the Department of Health and Social Services to award a contract.

More Information

For more information about the service/position please contact Lindsay Campbell at lindsey.marie.campbell@gmail.com

For more information about the selection process please contact Johanna Smith Director, Physician Compensation and Medical Affairs at Johanna.smith@yukon.ca

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