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Emergency Medicine in Saskatchewan

The Perfect Balance

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Saskatchewan offers the perfect balance between a rewarding professional practice and a satisfying personal life.

Practice Profile

Emergency Medicine physicians practice in a variety of communities throughout the province. The Emergency Medicine team, is responsible for providing clinical medical services to individuals presenting to the emergency department, including trauma, stroke and pediatric care. Rotation varies by community and hospital and allows for a balanced lifestyle.

Physicians may have the opportunity to participate in teaching undergraduate and post-graduate medical education at the University of Saskatchewan (USask). USask is a research-intensive institution with approximately 26,000 and 6,500 faculty and staff with campuses throughout the province and a strong reputation for innovation and excellence. It is home to two of the largest science projects in the country – the Canadian Light Source synchrotron and the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization/International Vaccine Centre.

Create your physician profile and we will connect you with a Recruitment Consultant today! We can guide you through the licensing process, connect you with physicians and communities, and inform you of job opportunities.

For a complete listing of the current Emergency Medicine positions in Saskatchewan click here.
For a complete listing of the current Family Medicine Emergency Medicine positions in Saskatchewan click here.

Remuneration

Contract and fee-for-service remuneration options are available based on the needs of each specific location. The average payment of a full time Emergency Medicine specialist in Saskatchewan is over $450,000 CAD.

Qualifications and Licensure in Saskatchewan

Emergency physicians looking to practice in Saskatchewan must be eligible for provisional or regular licensure from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS). For information on licensing requirements, please visit our Specialists page.

A Local Perspective

Practice Incentives in Saskatchewan include:

You may be eligible for up to $200,000 over 5 years if you are practicing Emergency Medicine in an eligible community! Learn more about the Emergency Medicine Recruitment and Retention Incentive.

The Saskatchewan Medical Association offers many benefits which include:

  • Specialist Recruitment Incentive | $30,000 may be available for eligible specialists who establish a practice in Saskatchewan and remain for 36 months in a community.
  • Parental Leave Fund | The program provides up to $2,000 per week for up to 20 weeks to a physician who is taking a maternity, paternity or adoption leave from clinical practice.
  • Continuing Medical Education (CME) Fund | Assists physicians with costs up to $3,500 associated with CME courses and materials.
  • Retention Fund | Provides financial rewards to physicians who practice in the province for extended periods of time. Depending on years of services the range is $7,000 to $14,000 per year (based on full-time practice).
  • Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) Reimbursement Fund | Rebates Saskatchewan physicians the fees associated with medical malpractice insurance premiums.
  • Insurance | Insurance products are available including Disability, Life, Office Overhead (Business Expense), Extended Medical and Dental Benefits, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Medical Office Property, and benefits for employees of medical offices.

Saskatchewan quick facts

  • A population of 1.2 million
  • Low cost of living with the average price of a home in April 2023 of $323,600 CAD
  • The average working commute is less than 20 minutes
  • We are known as the sunniest province in Canada, with nearly 2400 sunny hours per year
  • Home to over 100,000 fresh water lakes, boreal forest, sand dunes and prairie with lots of room to play with only a 45 minute drive to cottage country from most communities

About the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA)

  • We are the largest employer in Saskatchewan with over 40,000 employees
  • Currently, over 140 Anesthesiologists practice in Saskatchewan
  • Health services provided include acute care, public health, primary care, home and community services and mental health and addiction services
  • SHA fosters the opportunity for clinical work, research, teaching and academic appointments with the University of Saskatchewan
  • The Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital opened in Saskatoon in 2019