Alberta Health Services – North Zone, and the Department of OBGYN at the Northern Lights Regional Health Centre, are currently looking for an OBGYN to join their current team of Specialists and Family Medicine physicians and establish a full-time practice in the community of Fort McMurray. This position will provide services in, with a key focus on Obstetrician & Gynecologist services.

Once chosen, the successful candidate may choose to operate their business by joining an existing practice or opening their own practice. This is the candidate’s independent business decision and will not be managed through the recruitment process.

Duties include but not limited to:

• Reside in and have as his/her primary residence within the community of Fort McMurray.
• Establish and maintain full time community-based practice within the community.
• Obtain and maintain an AHS Medical Staff Appointment and appropriate privileges to provide the Services.
• Provide call assistance as per call schedules, including equal participation in the OBGYN call schedule, as required.
• Abide by the AHS Medical Staff Bylaws, the AHS Medical Staff Rules and AHS policies.
• Participate in quality improvement programs and initiatives undertaken within the Zone Clinical Department of OBGYN.
• Participate in relevant Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs.
• Contribute to and participate in other administrative duties, as assigned.
• Work collaboratively with peers and care team colleagues in support of patient care.

Required Qualifications:

• Current Alberta Practice Permit or valid CPSA Letter of Eligibility to practice in the advertised position (proof of to be included with application).
• Have or be eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Certification (RCPSC).
• Recent and relevant experience (within the past 1-2 years) in all areas of practice required, as Most Responsible Physician.
• Have subspecialty certification or equivalent in OBGYN or currently be enrolled in an OBGYN Residency Program.

Desired Qualifications:

• Fellow of The Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) or be FRCPC Eligible.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS).
• College of Family Physicians of Canada (CCFP).
• College of Family Physicians of Canada – Emergency Medicine (CCFP-EM).
• Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO).
• Pediatric Life Support (PALS).
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).
• Managing Obstetrical Risk Efficiently (MOREOB) / Advances in Labour and Risk Management (ALARM).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, and we thank all applicants for their interest; only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. Preference will be given to applicants who do not require or have completed the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta Practice Ready Assessment (PRA); as well as applicants that are Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents of Canada.

Alberta Health Services hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Indigenous persons.