For Irish-Trained General Practitioners

Family Medicine Jobs in BC for Irish Doctors

Explore family medicine opportunities at Old Orchard Medical Clinic in Burnaby, British Columbia.
A new family medicine opportunity in Canada

A new family medicine opportunity in Canada

For Irish doctors considering an international move, British Columbia offers the possibility of a rewarding career in one of Canada’s most connected regions.

Old Orchard welcomes inquiries from eligible Irish-trained GPs interested in building a practice in Burnaby.

Why physicians consider British Columbia

  • Flexible practice design
  • Long-term patient relationships
  • Full-time, part-time, locum, or gradual transition
  • Experienced administrative support
  • A multicultural community
  • Urban life with outdoor recreation

Licensing and work authorization

Completing training or certification in Ireland does not automatically guarantee registration in British Columbia. Confirm current requirements directly with CPSBC.

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.

Review the general payment-model overview.

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.

Learn more about working and living in Burnaby.

Begin a Confidential Conversation

You can contact us before every licensing or relocation step is complete. Share your background, interests, preferred schedule, and anticipated timing.

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.

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