Job Summary

If you are an Ophthalmologist looking for a hassle-free practice in a vibrant rural community boasting the amenities of a big city, then the Northwest Territories (NWT) has the perfect opportunity for you as a permanent or locum Ophthalmologist at the Stanton Territorial Hospital (STH) and Eye Clinic in Yellowknife.
The ophthalmologist trains, supervises, and manages a large team of ophthalmic technologists. The techs are responsible for performing routine exams, triage daytime emergency calls, as well as travel to the smaller communities, constantly channeling interesting and complex pathology to the ophthalmologist. The Ophthalmologist supports an accredited two-year Ophthalmic Medical Technician Training Program for new techs. We also host the University of Alberta ophthalmology residents during elective placements.
The NWT Ophthalmologist has guaranteed weekly OR time, and the call schedule is generally relaxed. Typical surgeries include cataracts, some strabismus, blepharoplasties, entropion repair, as well as minor procedures completed in the office. You have the option to choose procedures if the need and interest arises.
There is excellent subspecialty support from Edmonton including retinal teleophthalmology services and in-house monthly clinics with a retinal specialist in Yellowknife.
Annual Salary range of $533,547 – $583,547 including benefits, plus bonuses of $25,000 – $100,000, health and dental, a generous pension plan, outstanding leave benefits, relocation assistance, and professional development opportunities and education support. Our graduate physicians are also typically eligible for student loan forgiveness through Canada’s Loan Forgiveness program.
Typically, these positions require RCPSC certification and must be eligible for licensure to practice in the Northwest Territories.
Contact us to book your locum now or learn more (information in the PDF).