Emergency Medicine Physician - Leduc Community Hospital

Responsibilities/Duties: Alberta Health Services in partnership with the University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, is inviting applications from Emergency Medicine Physicians to join the Department of Emergency Medicine in the Edmonton Zone. There are up to two FTE total (0.5 or 1.0 FTE) in permanent and/or 1 year locum positions available with a start date of July 01, 2026. Shifts will be 6-8 hours, covering days/evenings/nights/weekends. A full-time schedule generally represents 12-14 clinical shifts per month. Although not required, our ideal candidate could also be supported to take part in our hospital care team roster (inpatient care), community family medicine, endoscopy anesthesia and surgical assist.

Qualifications: The candidate will have exceptional communication skills and a passion for quality and patient safety. They will be considered a strong clinician by their peers. The successful applicant will have, or be eligible for, certification in Emergency Medicine with the Royal College of Physicians of Canada or the College of Family Physicians Canada (FRCPC or CCFP-EM) and be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta. Residents must be eligible to write the appropriate exam at the next sitting. Family physicians with CCFP certification and emergency medicine experience in a rural setting will also be considered. ACLS, PALS and NRP competency are required. Residents must be eligible to write the appropriate exam at the next sitting. All physicians hired to the Department of Emergency Medicine are required to have current ACLS and PALS certification or certification must be completed within 6 months of hire.

Salary/Benefits: Remuneration is fee-for-service.

Recruiter Contact: Interested persons who meet the above qualifications should forward the following information to the contact below:

• A letter of interest that speaks to your interest in the LCH Emergency Department, short and long term career goals, and ways in which you hope to contribute to the department
• Curriculum vitae
• Supply the names and contact information of your three references, one of which should be your prior chief of service or program director, as well as inform your references to send their confidential letters to:

Send to: To apply, please email the following to edm.ed.medstaff@AHS.ca, attention Dr. Keith Barry and the Hiring Committee

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Letter of Interest that speaks to your interest in the Leduc Emergency Department, short and long term career goals, and ways in which you hope to contribute to the department
3. Three reference letters, one from your current program director or site lead

Please note: Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Interviews will NOT be offered to incomplete or late applications.

Additional Information

• Position Classification: Full-time
• FTE: 1
• Unit and Program: Emergency Medicine
• Specialty: Emergency Medicine
• Secondary Specialty: Family Medicine-Emergency Medicine
• Recruiting Organization: Alberta Health Services
• Sponsorship Eligible: No
• Compensation: Fee for service
• Community Info: A midsized city, Leduc is ideally situated to provide the best of urban living with a more relaxed, semi-rural lifestyle. Located southwest of Edmonton on highway two, Leduc has easy access to the main vein that connects Edmonton, Red Deer, and Calgary. Globetrotters and domestic travelers alike will love being less than 10 kilometers from the Edmonton International Airport. While it’s technically a city, the local atmosphere has more in common with smaller towns. Everything you need is within a few minutes’ drive, from hardware to healthcare. There is also a full calendar of family-friendly events that includes parades, community festivals, trade shows, and an annual rodeo.
• Posting Date: Sep 10, 2025
• Closing Date: Sep 24, 2025
• Target Start Date: Jul 1, 2026