Mental Health, Recovery Alberta is inviting applications for the position of an Adult Community Psychiatrist to establish a full-time practice in the community of Ponoka.  The successful candidate will provide Psychiatric support in the form of consultations and ongoing treatments for the Ponoka and surrounding area. They are expected to lead the multidisciplinary team and provide consultations to the other members of the team and the local hospital.

The successful candidate should apply for an Academic appointment with the University of Alberta Psychiatry Department and help with teaching Residents and students that come to the area.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Obtain and maintain an AHS Medical Staff Appointment and appropriate privileges to provide the Services;
• Abide by the AHS Medical Staff Bylaws, the AHS Medical Staff Rules and AHS policies;
  Establish and maintain full time community based practice within the community;
• Participate in quality improvement programs and initiatives undertaken within the Zone Clinical Department of Addiction & Mental Health;
• Participate in relevant Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs;
• Contribute to and participate in other administrative responsibilities, as assigned;
• Work collaboratively with peers and care team colleagues in support of patient care

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

Community Information:

Mayor’s Greeting

On behalf of Town Council, I extend a warm welcome to all visitors, including new and prospective residents to our community. Directly off the Queen Elizabeth II Highway, Ponoka, the Stampede Town, offers something for everyone.

In Ponoka, you’ll find a friendly, safe and prosperous community that welcomes visitors year ‘round. During your stay you will discover that here in Ponoka, we value being authentic and true to our roots, “keeping it real” with a relaxed and enjoyable community that balances the best of rural and urban lifestyles. Please stop in at our Visitor Information Centre located directly across from the Lions Centennial Park to find out how to make the most of your visit. You will discover an eclectic array of shopping, dining, recreation and other services that provide authentic, local experiences to visitors and residents:

Browse a variety of specialty and niche shops, savour authentic dining experiences, try your swing at one of the two world-class golf courses, learn our history at historic Fort Ostell Museum and the Canadian Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame, play at our parks, including Lions Centennial Park which offers a fishing pond, Skate Park and a Splash Park, take pictures, hike and enjoy nature on 8 km of trail systems along the lush Battle River Valley or hike the trails at the 635 acre J.J. Collett Natural area just south of town, visit the Town’s recreation facilities including the Aquaplex, tennis courts and sports fields and of course, enjoy ongoing events at the Calnash Trucking Ag Event Centre as well as the world-renowned Annual Ponoka Stampede every July. Ponoka is an attractive and progressive community where people of all ages enjoy a high quality of life. We invite you to consider Ponoka as a great place to relocate. Ponoka offers affordable residential, farm, industrial and commercial properties including senior/retiree and low cost housing.

The Town of Ponoka is also a great place to start or grow a business. Boasting one of Alberta’s lowest utility and tax structures, we offer competitive infrastructure, excellent transportation route access, a skilled workforce, and of course – an authentic quality of life. Whatever your business needs, we are eager to help you begin your search and answer your questions.

The Town of Ponoka has excellent schools and resources; in fact, Ponoka’s Composite High School is a model for modern classrooms and technologically progressive learning. Ponoka is also home to the Centennial Centre for Mental Health and Brain Injury. This world class facility is one of the province’s largest providers of comprehensive mental health and brain injury services. Grant McEwan University offers a three-year Psychiatric Nursing Program from the Centennial Centre Site. The Town is working on creating a walkable community, with other senior-friendly initiatives planned for the future.

As a Council, we are extremely proud of our community and continuously challenge ourselves to improve the quality of life for residents, business and visitors. As Mayor, I invite you to enjoy your stay in Ponoka. I am confident you will enjoy the authentic flavour of our Town. Please take your time to explore our thriving businesses and the Town’s impressive natural surroundings. And come back soon!

Travel Time:

• To Edmonton: 1 hour 10 minutes
• To Calgary: 2 hours 5 minutes
• To Red Deer: 45 minutes
• To Grande Prairie: 5 hours 20 minutes
• To Lethbridge: 3 hours 50 minutes
• To Medicine Hat: 4 hours 15 minutes

Required Qualifications:

• Have licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (required with application);
• Have or be eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Certification (RCPSC);
• Have specialist certification or equivalent in Psychiatry;
• Recent and relevant experience (within the past 12 months) in all areas of practice required, as the Most Responsible Physician;

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.

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 physicians, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Indigenous persons.