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Where Your Life Finds Its Rhythm
Every story needs a setting. This one begins with mountain views in the morning and forest trails at dusk. In between, you’re practicing medicine in a clinic where patients know your name and your team has your back. Growth runs deep here, nurtured by farm-to-table living, a strong connection to our rural roots, and a culture of care.
In Chilliwack, everything is close. Commutes are short, parking is easy, and your day has room for what matters. Whether it’s a morning coffee with colleagues, an afternoon at your child’s school concert, or time on the trails before making it home for dinner. This is what it means to make work fit into your life, and the Chilliwack Division is here to help you do that.
Work Across Clinic, Hospital, And Community
In the Chilliwack region, family physicians and nurse practitioners have the opportunity to shape a career that matches their training, interests, and preferred areas of care. Most providers combine longitudinal family practice with hospital, maternity, or community-based work that helps with maintaining skills, growing in areas of interest, and meeting real community needs.
Our region offers a broad practice environment. Whether you’re drawn to the rhythm of primary care, the pace of emergency medicine, or the chance to contribute to maternity, palliative, or addictions medicine, you’ll find opportunities here that let you practice the way you want to, with the support of a community that values your work.
Hospitalist
Family physicians can work as hospitalists at Chilliwack General Hospital, providing medical care to admitted patients under Health Authority contracts. Family practitioners may work full- or part-time as hospitalists alongside other areas of clinical practice.
Surgical Assists
Family physicians can incorporate surgical assisting as a component of their practice at Chilliwack General Hospital. This is part of the flexible practice options uniquely available in our region.
Maternity (COGS)
The Chilliwack Obstetrics Group (COGS) is a collaborative team of physicians and midwives providing comprehensive prenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care. Serving families across the whole Division catchment, COGS attends to over half of the women delivering babies in Chilliwack. A new maternity clinic opening in 2026 at Chilliwack General Hospital will expand opportunities for care. The group welcomes physicians and midwives interested in exploring maternity care on a short-term basis, offering flexibility and support for those wanting to try this rewarding work.
Inpatient Care
At Chilliwack General Hospital (CGH) and Fraser Canyon Hospital, family physicians care for their own admitted patients alongside specialists. Many start their day in the CGH doctor’s lounge, a space where connection and collaboration come naturally. These daily touchpoints help the formation of call groups, shared coverage, and strong local locum support. It’s a model built on trust, relationships, and real teamwork.
Emergency Department
Physicians contribute to emergency care at both Chilliwack General Hospital (CGH) and Fraser Canyon Hospital (FCH). At CGH, ED physicians focus exclusively on emergency medicine, while in Hope, most family physicians also provide care in the FCH emergency department. This creates a rare blend of longitudinal and acute care within one connected role.
Urgent Primary Care
The Chilliwack Urgent and Primary Care Centre offers same-day appointments for medical needs that require prompt attention but are not life-threatening. It helps bridge the gap between emergency care and ongoing primary care, ensuring timely support when patients need it most.
Outreach Clinics
Family physicians and nurse practitioners in Chilliwack deliver care through community-based clinics operated in partnership with local organizations. These outreach clinics serve diverse populations, including the New Hope Health and Wellness Clinic, which supports individuals facing housing insecurity or complex social challenges, and the Gender Care Clinic, which provides affirming, comprehensive care for transgender and gender-diverse patients. Through the Anderson Creek Clinic in Boston Bar, providers support underserved communities and help ensure continuity of care close to home for patients with limited access. They also deliver youth-friendly primary care at the Chilliwack Youth Health Centre.
Long-Term Care
Family physicians and nurse practitioners in our region play a vital role in long-term care, providing medical oversight in any of the area’s nine facilities. Many longitudinal providers care for a cluster of residents and offer ongoing support through assessments, chronic disease management, medication reviews, and close coordination with interdisciplinary teams. It is work grounded in continuity and built on person-centered care.
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Testimonials
Voices From Our Community
One of the greatest strengths of practicing in Chilliwack and Hope is the strong physician support. Whether it’s coordinating care, discussing challenging cases, or exploring the best options for patients, there is always collaboration. The teamwork between physicians, nurses and the entire care team has been incredible. It’s a very supportive and strong community.
What stands out most about Chilliwack is how genuinely supportive the community is. Everyone is willing to help, and patient care is always at the forefront of what we do. Because people truly work together, you never feel alone or isolated, something that makes a huge difference when practicing in a smaller community.
Professionally, I was never left to figure things out alone. I was introduced to the right people, supported through every step, and given opportunities to explore different areas of practice. From hospital shifts to emergency and clinic work, I was able to find the right fit without pressure to take on more than I wanted.
I am proud of what we have built here. I am especially proud of my involvement with the youth treatment centre. I joined its advisory committee during planning and now serve as the consulting physician. Very few communities have a dedicated youth treatment centre, and I feel honored to contribute to something so important for young people.
Support That Starts Before Day One
We stand beside our physicians and nurse practitioners with the kind of support that makes settling in feel effortless. From exploring the right clinic fit to building your patient panel, setting up practice, and securing hospital privileges, we are here to guide you through it all. You will have access to mentorship, housing support, training, and meaningful connections for you and your family. This is more than a resource list. It is a community that walks with you every step of the way.
Short-Term Stays, Made Simple
Locum physicians visiting the Chilliwack region can stay in a fully furnished condo in District 1881 for just $60 per night. It is steps from restaurants, shops, and local culture, and only minutes from the hospital. Enjoy the rooftop patio and take advantage of the professional housekeeping service at the end of your stay, allowing you to focus on your work and explore your new community.
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