General Practitioner – Burlington Ontario

Job Summary

This is a rare opportunity to join a long-established, collaborative practice where FHO capitation delivers approximately CAD $540,000 (£290,000) in full-time gross income per year. An in-house psychiatrist, pharmacist and wider allied health team work alongside you, colleagues cover each other’s leave, and you inherit a ready-made panel of patients who value continuity.

The Practice

• Established in 2008, an FHO practice where GPs are paid capitation for registered patients rather than FFS, rewarding relationship-based, preventative care over volume.
• A genuinely integrated team – psychiatrist, pharmacist, dietitian, social worker, OT, diabetes educator and NPs all on site, so complex patients get joined-up care without waiting on external referrals.
• Not hierarchical – long-serving staff, many with 30+ years at the practice, solve problems together, cover for one another and make sure every voice is heard.
• A balanced patient base across all ages – not elderly-heavy, and not a drug-seeking or high-acuity narcotic population, but patients who genuinely value relationship-centred care.
• Teaching affiliation with the University of Toronto, mentoring medical students and second-year residents for GPs who enjoy teaching.

Benefits

• Full-time gross capitation income of approximately CAD $540,000 (£290,000) per year with a 2,000-patient panel.
• Stable, predictable income – capitation pays for your registered patients rather than depending on daily throughput.
• A ready-made panel of 1,400-1,500 patients from day one, with room to grow.
• 15-minute average appointments (a mix of 10 and 20-minute slots), seeing 17-19 patients a day.
• Colleagues cover your patients during planned leave – no funding locums out of your own pocket.
• Generous vacation and personal days.
• Out-of-hours shared across the team: one evening per week and one Saturday morning every three months.
• Telehealth for chronic disease follow-ups and long-standing patients who value continuity.
• Interests in mental health, obstetrics or minor surgery are valued, with ongoing learning supported.
• Flexible start date on a 2-3 year contract, plus free on-site parking.

Location Overview

Burlington sits on the shore of Lake Ontario, with a 22 km Waterfront Trail for running and cycling, eight waterfront parks and 360-degree lake views from the Brant Street Pier. Hiking and camping are on the doorstep at Bronte Creek Provincial Park and the Royal Botanical Gardens, while 115 parks offer golf, skating and swimming for the whole family, from junior sports to winter skating. It is a safe, community-minded city with a lively downtown of independent restaurants and shops, the Burlington Art Gallery and summer festivals including Ribfest and Canada Day celebrations. Toronto is under an hour away by car, or by GO train to Union Station.

Skills and Requirements

• MRCGP or equivalent qualification.
• Eligibility for certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada.
• A kind, personable approach and a genuine interest in patient wellbeing.
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to support teammates and cover each other’s patients.

Next Steps

For further information about this role and the steps involved in moving your life and work overseas, click the Apply Now button, and one of our specialist Consultants, based in the UK but experts in Australia, Canada and New Zealand general practice, will be in touch at your convenience.

If you’d like to talk to us ahead of sending us your CV, please call us on 0113 416 6664. Any contact is in the strictest confidence.

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Thank you – the team at Menlo Park Recruitment (multi-award winning recruitment company at the General Practice Awards, Health Investor Awards and the LaingBuisson Awards).

Thomas Tallis