Australian GP Careers in British Columbia
Take your family medicine career to Canada
Australian and Canadian primary care share values such as community-based medicine, continuity, and accessible healthcare.
Old Orchard welcomes inquiries from eligible Australian-trained GPs interested in Burnaby, near Vancouver.
Why physicians consider British Columbia
- Strong need for family medicine
- Flexible career and scheduling possibilities
- Longitudinal care opportunities
- Multicultural patient communities
- Coastline, mountains, forests, and four seasons
- Travel connections across Canada and internationally
Licensing and work authorization
Licensing depends on individual education, postgraduate training, certification, professional standing, recent practice, and other CPSBC requirements.
Review current requirements through the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia. International candidates should also confirm immigration and work-authorization requirements with the Government of Canada.
Why Old Orchard Medical Clinic
- Trusted Burnaby clinic with community roots
- Ongoing patient demand
- Opportunity to develop longitudinal care
- TELUS Med Access EMR
- Experienced medical office assistants
- Scheduling, referral, billing, and record support
- Flexible schedule discussions
- Collaborative physician environment
Practice options
Depending on clinic needs, eligibility, and mutual agreement, discussions may include full-time, part-time, locum, locum-to-permanent, longitudinal care, walk-in care, gradual patient-panel development, and a combination of in-person and appropriate virtual care.
Payment-model overview
Community family medicine in BC may involve the Longitudinal Family Physician model, New-to-Practice contracts for eligible physicians, or fee-for-service billing. Eligibility and current rules must be confirmed through official provincial sources.
Burnaby and Metro Vancouver
Burnaby offers neighbourhoods, schools, parks, recreation, shopping, and rapid transit, with access to Vancouver, the coast, mountains, Whistler, Vancouver Island, and international travel.
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Important Recruitment Information
This page provides general recruitment information only. It is not legal, immigration, licensing, tax, financial, or contractual advice.
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia determines registration and licensing. Canadian authorities determine immigration and work authorization. Compensation eligibility depends on current rules, contracts, and individual circumstances. Candidates should confirm requirements with the appropriate official organizations and qualified advisers.