Provide comprehensive, patient-centred primary care to patients at the Inuvik Regional Hospital. Manage complex and multi-issue medical cases while maintaining a consistent clinic schedule.
MDSearch is recruiting a CCFP-trained Primary Care Physician to join Inuvik Regional Hospital, the only hospital facility serving the Beaufort-Delta region. This role focuses on comprehensive, patient-centred primary care with flexibility to manage complex and multi-issue visits.
Travel and accommodations fully covered (meals not included) Travel stipend up to $2,000 for locums travelling to Inuvik Locum blocks are typically 1–2 weeks, with longer assignments available
Inuvik includes 2 hours of administration time every week. Why the Northwest Territories? Located above the 60th parallel, the Northwest Territories awaits with seemingly endless lakes and unmatched vistas. The opportunities available in our communities are perfect for the outdoors enthusiast looking for adventure, a healthy work/life balance, and an escape from the hustle of the big city.
Licensing &
Credentialing:
Not licensed yet: NWT licensing and credentialing procedures takes 6 weeks to complete and is quite similar to other jurisdictions. The initial licensing & registration fee in the NWT is $383.
Candidates must be CCFP-trained Primary Care Physicians. Applicants must be eligible for or hold NWT medical licensing and credentialing.
Market context
Physician demand in the Northwest Territories is often shaped by the need for clinicians who can support broad primary care and obstetric coverage in remote communities. These roles are competitive because employers typically look for CCFP training with ESS or OSS experience, Cesarean section capability, and eligibility for territorial licensure. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm fit, then prepare licensure documents and highlight any rural or obstetric experience in your application.
