Jobs

Program Description

Physicians in Dawson City provide timely access to primary and emergency health care for people living and visiting Dawson City, Yukon. The physician role in Dawson City is multi-faceted and provides care in multiple locations across the community.

• Dawson City Medical Clinic (DCMC): A large portion of a physician’s time is spent providing in-clinic primary care for non-urgent conditions at the Dawson City Medical Clinic (DCMC). The DCMC is comprised of a clinic supervisor, contract and locum physicians, and medical office assistants. It is anticipated the team will grow to include nursing supports as well, including Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse. The DCMC is open 9am - 5:00 pm Monday to Friday. The DCCH is open 24/7 and there are on-call requirements for this position specific to the work at DCCH.
• Dawson City Community Hospital (DCCH): Physicians are also required to be on-call for Emergency Room and in-patient hospital support for acute and urgent conditions. The six inpatient bed hospital has a 24h ER, and basic lab/X-Ray services. Physicians cover 24h call for ER and the on-call physician also sees ER and clinic walk-ins, but can be at home outside of clinic hours. Call is on average 1-in-4.5
• McDonald Lodge Long-Term Care Facility: Physicians provide in-clinic or on-site support for all conditions at the McDonald Lodge.
• Helivac and medevac: In collaboration with Emergency Medical Services, physicians may, depending on their interest and experience, provide emergency support as needed for medical evacuations both from remote locations and in-town.
• Community: Physicians provide community visits as needed for people who are unable to attend care at other clinical locations.   

The successful candidates will work as members of a collaborative health care team, providing same-day and scheduled primary health care, on-demand urgent and emergent care.

For more information about the Dawson City Community Hospital  and the Medical Clinic, check out the facilities page.

For more information about Dawson City check out the Communities page.

Contract Details

Remuneration

Remuneration is through a contract model with the rates as follows:

• October 1, 2025-March 31, 2026
  • Weekday Rate: $272.69
  • Weekend Rate: $298.94
  • On-Call Stipend: $1,144.32
• April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027
  • Weekday Rate: $276.78
  • Weekday Evening Rate: $345.97
  • Weekend Rate: $303.42
  • Weekend Evening Rate: $379.27
  • On-Call Stipend: $1,161.49
• Additional increase of Apr 1, 2027-March 31, 2028

Additional Remuneration details:

• Weekday rate is billed up to 8 hours per day between 0900-1700 Monday through Friday
• Weekend rate is billed on Saturday and Sunday and on stat holidays. The weekend rate can be billed for a minimum of 8 hours each weekend day only by the on-call physicians, with a day being a 24 hour period
• Evening rate (beginning April 1, 2026) is billed between1700-0800 for the on-call physician only
• On-call stipend is billed by one physician during a 24 hour period when they are on-call.

Benefits

Benefits are provided through the Yukon Medical Association including:

• Recruitment of up to $250,000 over 5 years ($50,000 per year)
• Relocation (max $15,000 reimbursement),
• CMPA reimbursement (100%),
• parental benefit, locum support, CME and others outlined in detail on their website
• Physicians working the minimum time commitment entitled to dedicated government housing or an accommodation stipend in-lieu of residing in government housing of $3,500/month

Shadow Billing

All contracted physicians are required to shadow bill for services provided through the DCMC’s EMR

Start date and term

Starting ASAP to March 31, 2028

Time Commitment

• 32-44 weeks per year (1408-1848 patient care hours, 56-74 on-call days)

Contract conditions

• Ability to meet the following conditions are a contractual requirement and are required in advance of the contract start date.
• Licensure with the Yukon Medical Council - information about licensing is available here
• Privileges from Yukon Hospital Corporation - information about privileging is available here
• Comfortable working in a rural, remote ER and have Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support and Advanced Trauma Life Support training, Pediatric Advanced Life Support is an asset

Qualifications

Education and Licensing:

• Eligible for licensure with the Yukon Medical Council
• Eligible for privileges with the Yukon Hospital Corporation
• Maintain membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association
• TH101 Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in 101 to be completed within the first three months

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated commitment to and ability to work in rural and remote environment with primary health care and emergency care provision
• Demonstrated commitment to and ability to work a collaborative care/team-based model
• Demonstrated knowledge of trauma-informed and anti-racist approaches, as well as commitment to cultural safety and humility

Selection Process

Selection decisions will involve a review of all skills and abilities listed above. The selection process may include references and a meeting to discuss practice philosophy and fit within clinic operations.

How to Submit your Expression of interest

• Expressions of Interest must contain current curriculum and demonstrate certification in the College of Family Physicians of Canada.
• Expressions of Interest can be submitted to Alethea.Stobbe@yukon.ca
• Expressions of interest will be considered starting December 1, 2025 and will continue to be accepted until the positions are 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, or the selection process please contact Alethea.Stobbe@yukon.ca.
• For more information about relocation and retention incentives please visit www.yukondocs.ca or contract carly.cox@yukondoctors.ca. 
• For more information about Medical Leadership opportunites in Dawson City, visit here.

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