Come Work and Play in Kelowna!
Emergency Medicine Opportunity – Kelowna General Hospital
About Kelowna:
Sparkling lake views, vineyard-covered hills, world class skiing less than an hour away, and a vibrant downtown full of great food, live music, and local culture. That’s life in Kelowna, the Okanagan Valley’s largest and liveliest city. Whether you love paddling and biking in the summer, or skiing and snowshoeing in the winter, Kelowna offers a four-season lifestyle that’s second to none. Surrounded by natural beauty, but with all the amenities of a major city—including top wineries, restaurants, breweries, and arts — you’ll quickly see why people come for the career and stay for the Kelowna lifestyle.
About Kelowna General Hospital (KGH):
KGH is one of Interior Health’s two tertiary referral hospitals and the beating heart of health care in the region, with over 100,000 ED visits annually. Our state-of-the-art Emergency Department serves a broad catchment area and sees a wide variety of cases — from trauma to complex medical presentations. As BC’s only cardiac critical care center outside of the Lower Mainland and Victoria, KGH offers advanced services like open-heart surgery, ECMO, coronary revascularizations, and endovascular thrombectomies. We are also a Level 2 Trauma Centre and a designated stroke referral center with around-the-clock coverage.
A Fun, Collegial Emergency Department:
We aren’t just passionate about medicine—we’re passionate about building a tight-knit, collegial team that supports one another both in and out of the department. Whether it's collaborating on challenging cases, sharing laughs in the break room, wine tasting in the shoulder season, or hitting the slopes or trails together on our days off, our team has built a culture of connection, camaraderie, and fun.
You'll be joining a welcoming, experienced, and dynamic group of emergency physicians who truly enjoy working together. We prioritize mentorship, teamwork, and celebrating each other's wins—whether it’s a smooth trauma resuscitation or a great weekend adventure. The collegiality you’ll experience extends beyond our group and includes our incredible consultants and specialists we work with daily. KGH still maintains the atmosphere of a community hospital with the vast majority of consultant calls being direct with staff physicians. You will get to know your consultants on a first name basis and the relationships we have built at KGH make it a unique and exceptional place to practice Emergency Medicine.
Academic Excellence in a Community You’ll Love:
Kelowna is also home to an academically vibrant ED. We are proud to host a FRCPC Emergency Medicine residency program, as well as UBC’s Southern Medical School, a Rural Family Medicine Residency program, and an FRCPC Psychiatry Residency program. If you love teaching, you’ll have countless opportunities to get involved in bedside teaching, simulation, Grand Rounds, Journal Club, Core EM Rounds, Ultrasound, and more. Our team values educators who help foster the next generation of physicians—and have fun doing it!
Position Details:
We are currently accepting applications for multiple permanent full-time Emergency Medicine positions (start date: negotiable, ideally July 2027). A full-time position consists of ~14 shifts/month (average ~8 hours/shift), with options to pick up additional shifts if desired. We are always accepting applications for Locum positions from 2 weeks - 12 months. Minimum shift requirement would be 6 shifts in a 2 week Locum or if > 4 weeks, 6 shifts/month.
You’re a great fit if you:
- Thrive in a fast-paced ED that sees a wide variety of cases (including trauma, peds, and complex medicine)
- Value strong interdisciplinary teamwork and collaboration
- Enjoy teaching residents and medical students
- Want to be part of a warm, collegial department with strong consultant support
- Are excited to help shape the future of Emergency Medicine in the BC Interior
Qualifications:
- MD with FRCPC in Emergency Medicine or CCFP-EM
- Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC (CPSBC)
- ACLS, ATLS, and PALS preferred
Assets:
Demonstrated interest and expertise in Pediatric EM will be considered an asset Interest or experience in research, quality improvement, geriatrics, administration, or another niche is a plus.
Compensation & Incentives:
- Estimated Gross Income: $400,000+
- Payment Model: Fee-for-service
- Relocation Incentives: $9,000–$15,000 depending on location (with eligible receipts)
Ready to join a team where medicine is exciting and your colleagues make it even better?
Apply today to be part of an academic and collegial emergency department in one of Canada’s most beautiful cities. Life’s better here—and so is work.
To Apply: Send your Letter of Intent, CV, and contact info for 3 references (name, phone, and email)
Deadline: September 11th, 2026 (exact date and interview details TBD)
- Interview invitations sent out by mid-September 2026
- Interior Health also offers funding for a site visit during your interview, so please let us know if you would like to do an in-person, on-site interview.
Compensation Type
Fee-for-Service
Estimated Remuneration
$400,000+
Relocation Funding Available
$9,000 - $15,000 based on move location (with eligible receipts)
