Physician Jobs in Canada

Canada faces a significant physician shortage — particularly in family medicine and primary care. Millions of Canadians have no family doctor, and every province is actively recruiting physicians with competitive compensation packages.

Types of Physician Roles

• Family Physician / GP — primary care, highest demand; often eligible for rural and remote incentives
• Specialist — cardiology, oncology, psychiatry, surgery, emergency medicine, and many others
• Hospitalist — in-hospital medicine with shift-based scheduling
• Locum Physician — temporary coverage positions; high flexibility and strong compensation

Compensation

Canadian physicians are primarily compensated through provincial fee-for-service billing or alternate payment plans. Family physicians typically earn $250,000–$350,000/year, with specialists earning $300,000–$600,000+ depending on specialty.