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EXPRESSION OF INTEREST – Visiting Family Physician- Carmacks

Position Summary

Location: Carmacks Health Centre

Service: Primary Care Services

Schedule: 12 outreach visits annually, 2 clinic days/trip, clinic hours 8:00 am–4:30 pm.

Rate: $ 235.75 per hour

On Call: N/A

Travel: Mileage, accommodations, per diems and travel time reimbursed

Opportunity Overview

A contracted visiting family physician providing scheduled outreach primary care services to the Carmacks Health Centre through approximately 12 community visits per year, with associated indirect patient care, care coordination, chart review, follow-up, and collaboration with Community Nursing staff.

Program Description

The Carmacks Health Centre provides comprehensive primary care services to residents of Carmacks and the surrounding region. The visiting physician provides scheduled outreach clinics, direct and indirect patient care, chronic disease management, preventative care, care coordination, review of diagnostic results, and collaboration with Community Nursing staff to support continuity of care. Services are delivered in accordance with the scope outlined by Yukon Health and Social Services.

For more information about  the community of Carmacks check out the Carmacks Community statistics page here.

Please visit this page here for more information about the Carmacks Health Centre,

Compensation

• $235.75 per hour

Schedule

• 12 trips/year, 2 days/trip, clinic hours 8:00 am –4:30 pm

Other Expenses

• Mileage, accommodations, per diems, and travel time are reimbursed in accordance with the contract and applicable Government of Yukon policies.

Start date and term

• We are looking for a General Practitioner to start as soon as possible and contract to March 31, 2028

Time Commitment

• Approximately 180 hours annually, including direct patient care, indirect patient care, care coordination, chart review, and follow-up activities.

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

Qualifications

Education and Licensing:

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

Expected Skills and Abilities

• Collaborative and committed to working within a multidisciplinary team environment
• Ability to provide comprehensive family medicine in a rural setting
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
• Experience managing acute and chronic medical conditions across the lifespan
• Ability to work independently with remote support and consultation resources
• Effective communication and patient-centred care skills
• Cultural humility and culturally safe practice
• Strong clinical documentation and care coordination skills

Selection Process

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

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, Health and Social Services by email at johanna.smith@yukon.ca   
• Submitted resumes will be considered starting July 27, 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 position please contact Brook Davis, Manager of Community Nursing, Health and Social Services, by email at brook.davis@yukon.ca

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

For more information about relocation and retention incentives please visit www.yukondocs.ca or contact carly.cox@yukondoctors.ca. 

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