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Dease Lake is a small community of about 400 located just a few hours south of the Yukon border. It is a common stopping point for fuel, food, and a break from the long road ahead.Although Dease Lake is small and remote, it has amenities to support the community, including a K-12 school, a Northern Lights College Campus, government services, police and fire hall, and many businesses. The Stikine region is one of the most spectacular pristine wilderness areas remaining virtually untamed. The Stikine Region encompasses an area of 153,600 sq. km. and is the homeof the Stikine River, one of the last free-flowing wilderness rivers in North America. Mining makes up the most substantial industry, however, with the extensive hunting and fishing in the area there are several guiding outfits.

Urgent opportunities:

Flexible dates through March 2027. Any dates welcome.

Locums can stay for a minimum of 5 days, up to a couple months if they wish.

Flights into Dease Lake can be arranged from Vancouver, Prince George, Nanaimo, Calgary, Kelowna, Smithers and Kamloops.

Call Schedule:

Hours of work: No Details
On call requirements:24/hour call shifts

Compensation:

Min daily rate is $1658/day up to ~$3078/day

RSA Incentives

Minimum daily rate is $1658/day (rural GP locum program). All travel, accommodation covered.
When on call locums get additional REEF ($257-$504 / day weekday versus weekend) and MOCAP ($436-616 / day weekday versus weekend).
So total payment weekday on call is ~$2751 / day
Total payment weekend day on call is ~$3078
Clinic day NOT on call is ~$1658

Stikine Health Centre:

Stikine Health Centre serves a population of 2,000. It provides emergency services, and sees an average of 1,200 ER visits per year.

Other services include:

• Public Health
• Palliative Care services
• Physician clinics
• Home care nursing provided on an as needed basis

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