Locums for OSS/ESS can be sent to admin@oss-online.ca and will be updated here on a regular basis. If you have a posting you’d like to share, please include:
- Community and Facility Name
- Coverage Description
- Coverage Dates
- Skills Needed
- Contact Information
A summary of current postings will be sent out monthly to the Rural Surgery & Obstetrics email group.
Recent Locum Postings
| Community & Dates | Coverage Details |
|---|---|
| Squamish, BC Dates: Open until the end of 2026 Skills: OSS/ESS | Join our dynamic perinatal service as a locum providing GP-ESS or GP-OSS coverage for the maternity unit at Squamish General Hospital. Our hospital handles nearly 400 births annually. The GP-OB and Midwife groups manage most primary care obstetric cases. GP-OSS or GP-ESS services would cover call for C/Ss and may extend to other areas depending on scope of practice. Squamish General Hospital is a Level 2 BC Maternal and Neonatal Tier of service (cases under 36 weeks are referred). Beyond the fulfilling practice, you’ll love living in Squamish! Enjoy unparalleled outdoor activities like skiing and mountain biking, all less than an hour from Whistler. Partial coverage is welcome, and we’re actively scheduling dates through the end of 2025. Contact: Coastal Recruitment – coastalrecruitment@vch.ca |
| Golden, BC Dates: Open – immediate availability Skills: Vacuum-assisted vaginal delivery, performing caesarean section, option – D&C | Locum to Permanent Obstetrical Surgical Coverage (OSS) or Locum Enhanced Surgical Skills (ESS) Coverage Exciting Family Physician/Enhanced Surgical Skills Opportunities in Golden, BC! Golden is a vibrant community in the Canadian Rockies that offers a lifestyle of adventure and community connection. Surrounded by mountain parks, Golden is the place for outdoor enthusiasts, offering world-class skiing, hiking, mountain biking, climbing, rafting, and more! The town’s natural beauty also attracts artists and professionals who are passionate about mountain life and environmental stewardship. There is a sense of community among residents as they bond over their shared love of nature. We invite physicians trained in performing cesarean sections to join the Golden Medical Clinic and Golden and District Hospital, a close-knit and multidisciplinary team committed to exceptional patient care. Our clinic and hospital are built on a foundation of collaboration, support, and a commitment to the health of our community. We understand the importance of work-life balance and have designed an accommodating, flexible schedule. We currently function with two enhanced surgical skilled physicians, and one obstetrical surgical trained physician. We are seeking a fourth surgical call provider trained in obstetrical care. Call volume is 1 in 4, however, we often will assist each other on cases and strive to provide a supportive environment for our physicians. Additional opportunities include family medicine practice paid through the Longitudinal Family Physician (LFP) Payment Model, and emergency shifts – compensated under the new Alternative Payments Subsidiary Agreement (APSA) contract. Short-Term Locum Period: To ensure that this opportunity is the right fit for both you and our team, we require a short-term locum period prior to offering long-term recruitment benefits. This provides the chance to get to know each other and ensures Golden is the perfect place for your career and lifestyle goals. We invite you to become a valued part of our dedicated healthcare team, make a real impact on patient care, and experience the unique lifestyle Golden has to offer. Contact: Dr. Christy Trafananko (Perinatal Chair Lead) and/or Karrie Kelleher at kkelleher@ekdivision.ca |
| Terrace, BC Dates: Open – immediate availability Skills: ESS/OS | Terrace is a vibrant northern BC community with a welcoming, outdoors-oriented lifestyle. The new hospital provides a modern, well-equipped environment for obstetrical and surgical care. Our collegial OBGYN group is seeking ESS/OSS locums to provide coverage for cesarean sections, surgical consultations, and other obstetrical care as required. This is a great opportunity for locums seeking a well-supported, rewarding practice in a friendly northern community, with excellent remuneration and work-life balance. Partial coverage is welcome, and we are actively scheduling dates through 2026. Enjoy the lifestyle Terrace offers, including hiking, fishing, skiing, and exploring the stunning landscapes of northern BC. |
| Olds, AB Dates: Mar-Oct, 2026 Skills: ESS/OSS, Low Risk Obstetrics, ER | Olds is a gem in rural practice – it is in close proximity to urban centres but offers the charm and challenges of rural life. Our operating room has a robust surgical program and supportive physician group. Olds delivers between 150-200 babes a year in central AB with a population of 10,000 1:3 C/S call, 1:6 low risk call (c/s call scheduled at the same time), participation in the ER rotation with the opportunity to pick up shifts and office. Optional participation in the hospitalist program. We are a collegial supportive group and the physician you are covering would be willing to discuss using their home over the locum. Contact: Rebecca Sloan – rebecca.sloan@albertahealthservices.ca |
| Meadow Lake, SK Dates: indefinite Skills: OSS/ESS | Meadow Lake is a community of 5000 in Northern Saskatchewan with a large catchment area. Current local obstetrical and surgical services provided by a team of 3 physicians (1 GP ESS, 1 GP FPA and 1 GP OSS/FPA). Currently providing on call/after hours services Monday to Friday as this is what our team can manage. Looking for a physician to provide C-Section coverage. Other surgical abilities in your wheelhouse are a bonus. Lots of Endoscopy, ER, obstetrical call or walk in shifts available as it suites you. Contact: Aimee Seguin – seguinaimee@gmail.com |
| Inuvik Dates: Open Skills: ESS/OSS, ER, clinic, hospitalist | Inuvik is a community of 3500 which supports a primarily indigenous regional population of 8000. Our core team includes two FPAs and one ESS, supported by a team of locums. We run the northernmost functional OR in North America and are in need of ESS of OSS physicians to help cover surgical call, perform surgical consultations and procedures (including endoscopy, laparoscopic surgeries, hernias, minor procedures etc.) and provide primary care in obstetrics. Added ability to work ER is very helpful but not essential. Our team is incredibly supportive and collegial. Locums are flexible and can be as short as a week, though two weeks + is ideal. There are options to tie in your locum with a northern adventure in one of our remote national parks, a fishing/hunting adventure, canoe trip, or dog sledding expedition! Please email to inquire. Contact: Gail Robson – gail.robson@medportal.ca |
| Peace River, AB Dates: indefinitely Skills: ESS/OSS, ER, hospitalist, clinic | Peace River is a beautiful community in northern Alberta with a population of approximately 10,000, serving an obstetrical and surgical catchment area of 25,000. Our program serves a large population of Indigenous and Hutterite patients, and we are supported by a strong network of consultants in Grande Prairie (approximately a 2-hour drive) who provide advice and backup for more complex cases. We have been a stable and busy ESS and obstetrical site for many years, with excellent support from experienced OR nurses and two full-time GPAs. Our site manages 350–400 deliveries per year, in addition to a variety of elective and emergency ESS surgeries and endoscopy. Peace River is a regional hub for medical services, as well as recreational activities and amenities in northwestern Alberta. Our physician group is collegial and supportive, and there are opportunities to incorporate ER work, hospitalist shifts, and clinic practice depending on interest. Our current team includes two ESS physicians and one OSS physician. We are actively recruiting an additional ESS/OSS physician and are seeking ESS/OSS locums to support coverage until recruitment is complete. The AMA offers a daily per diem minimum for OSS/ESS locums as an added incentive. Locum coverage is welcome at almost any time, with a particular need in June–July 2026, when one of our ESS physicians will be away leading a medical mission to Namibia. If you are interested in locum work or would like to discuss longer-term opportunities in Peace River, please contact: Dr. Rob Greidanus Cell: 780-274-0310 Email: rgreidan@ualberta.ca |
List updated January 2026
BC Rural Family Practice Enhanced Surgical Skills OB Locum (RESSO) Program
BC’s Rural Family Practice Enhanced Surgical Skills OB Locum (RESSO) Program will run as a pilot program until March 31, 2026.
Eligible communities can access up to 35 days of locum coverage per rural family practice physician with surgical obstetrical skills per fiscal year. Each locum assignment must be a minimum of 2 days in duration. Physicians are encouraged to utilize eligible days for vacation, time-off and Continuing Medical Education (CME). Any unused days will expire at the end of each fiscal year.
For your convenience, linked are the following RESSO forms for participation:
- Request for Locum Assistance form (for host physicians)
- Application to Provide Locum Services (for locum physicians)
More information about the program and current postings are available on the Locums for Rural BC RESSO website. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Locums for Rural BC directly: info@locumsruralbc.ca | 1-877-357-4757