Cowichan Valley

Division of Family Practice

Supporting family physicians and working collaboratively to strengthen primary care across the Cowichan Valley.

Physician Resources Practice in Cowichan

Cowichan Valley

Division of Family Practice

Supporting family physicians and working collaboratively to strengthen primary care across the Cowichan Valley.

Physician Resources Practice in Cowichan

Cowichan Valley

Division of Family Practice

Supporting family physicians and strengthening primary care across the Cowichan Valley.

For Physicians Practice in Cowichan

Cowichan Valley

Division of Family Practice

Supporting family physicians and strengthening primary care across the Cowichan Valley.

Practice in Cowichan For Physicians

Cowichan Valley

Division of Family Practice

Supporting family physicians and strengthening primary care across the Cowichan Valley.

Practice in Cowichan For Physicians

Cowichan Valley

Division of Family Practice

Supporting family physicians and strengthening primary care across the Cowichan Valley.

Practice in Cowichan For Physicians

Practice Opportunities in the Cowichan Region

Learn more about our unique locum program, permanent family practice opportunities, and the one-of-a-kind lifestyle that you’ll find in the beautiful Cowichan Valley.

Locum Opportunities

Physician Opportunities

Offering an abundance of community character, boundless recreational opportunities, and award-winning cuisine, along with the warmest mean year-round temperature anywhere in Canada, who wouldn’t want to experience the exceptional quality of life here in Cowichan? But don’t take our word for it… come and see for yourself!

Looking for further details or interested in arranging a community tour? Please contact:

recruitment@cvdfp.ca

Longitudinal Family Practice Opportunities

  • Cowichan Urgent & Primary Care Centre, Duncan (200-1640)

    Cowichan Urgent & Primary Care Centre, Duncan (200-1640)

  • Malahat Health, Mill Bay (100-2641)

    Malahat Health, Mill Bay (100-2641)

  • Kaatza Clinic, Lake Cowichan (200-1605)

    Kaatza Clinic, Lake Cowichan (200-1605)

  • Lakeside Medical Clinic, Duncan (200-1608)

    Lakeside Medical Clinic, Duncan (200-1608)

  • Blue Sky Medical Clinic, Duncan (200-1805)

    Blue Sky Medical Clinic, Duncan (200-1805)

  • Slhexun sun’ts’a’ Clinic, Duncan (200-1789)

    Slhexun sun’ts’a’ Clinic, Duncan (200-1789)

  • Chemainus Medical Clinic, Chemainus (200-1831)

    Chemainus Medical Clinic, Chemainus (200-1831)

  • Chemainus Medical Clinic, Chemainus (200-1739)

    Chemainus Medical Clinic, Chemainus (200-1739)

  • Cowichan Collaborative Health, Duncan (200-1827)

    Cowichan Collaborative Health, Duncan (200-1827)

Primary care with specialized focus

  • Cowichan Urgent & Primary Care Centre, Duncan (200-1640)

    Cowichan Urgent & Primary Care Centre, Duncan (200-1640)

  • Malahat Health, Mill Bay (100-2641)

    Malahat Health, Mill Bay (100-2641)

  • Kaatza Clinic, Lake Cowichan (200-1605)

    Kaatza Clinic, Lake Cowichan (200-1605)

  • Lakeside Medical Clinic, Duncan (200-1608)

    Lakeside Medical Clinic, Duncan (200-1608)

  • Blue Sky Medical Clinic, Duncan (200-1805)

    Blue Sky Medical Clinic, Duncan (200-1805)

  • Slhexun sun’ts’a’ Clinic, Duncan (200-1789)

    Slhexun sun’ts’a’ Clinic, Duncan (200-1789)

  • Chemainus Medical Clinic, Chemainus (200-1831)

    Chemainus Medical Clinic, Chemainus (200-1831)

  • Chemainus Medical Clinic, Chemainus (200-1739)

    Chemainus Medical Clinic, Chemainus (200-1739)

  • Cowichan Collaborative Health, Duncan (200-1827)

    Cowichan Collaborative Health, Duncan (200-1827)

NPs in family practice settings

  • Cowichan Urgent & Primary Care Centre, Duncan (200-1640)

    Cowichan Urgent & Primary Care Centre, Duncan (200-1640)

  • Malahat Health, Mill Bay (100-2641)

    Malahat Health, Mill Bay (100-2641)

  • Kaatza Clinic, Lake Cowichan (200-1605)

    Kaatza Clinic, Lake Cowichan (200-1605)

  • Lakeside Medical Clinic, Duncan (200-1608)

    Lakeside Medical Clinic, Duncan (200-1608)

  • Blue Sky Medical Clinic, Duncan (200-1805)

    Blue Sky Medical Clinic, Duncan (200-1805)

  • Slhexun sun’ts’a’ Clinic, Duncan (200-1789)

    Slhexun sun’ts’a’ Clinic, Duncan (200-1789)

  • Chemainus Medical Clinic, Chemainus (200-1831)

    Chemainus Medical Clinic, Chemainus (200-1831)

  • Chemainus Medical Clinic, Chemainus (200-1739)

    Chemainus Medical Clinic, Chemainus (200-1739)

  • Cowichan Collaborative Health, Duncan (200-1827)

    Cowichan Collaborative Health, Duncan (200-1827)

View more opportunities on the Island Health website

Locuming in Cowichan

Locum Opportunities

With over 80 full-service family physicians in the region, Cowichan has plenty of opportunities for locum placements. The Cowichan Division of Family Practice maintains an up-to-date list of locum physicians who provide coverage in the Cowichan region. This locum list, which is kept for internal CVDFP use only, is held by division staff and shared with CVDFP members, upon request. GPs then connect with locums directly to make individual arrangements.

Read more about Cowichan Opportunities

Looking for further details or interested in arranging a community tour? Please contact:

recruitment@cvdfp.ca



Current Opportunities


Family physicians in the Cowichan Valley are supported by a collaborative Division, strong hospital integration, and a growing Primary Care Network that strengthens team-based care.

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Why Cowichan


The Cowichan Valley offers a strong physician community, collaborative hospital environment, and exceptional quality of life on Vancouver Island.

  • Support from the Cowichan Division of Family Practice
  • Integrated Primary Care Network teams
  • Cowichan District Hospital and specialist services
  • Welcoming communities across the region

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We collaborate to identify gaps, build solutions, and strengthen care across communities.

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For Physicians Practice in Cowichan

Are you interested in experiencing the unique character and laidback lifestyle of Southern Vancouver Island?

Our region offers charming communities, extensive hiking and biking trails, watersports, arts & culture, award-winning restaurants, numerous vineyards, farm markets, and plenty more; and all within a short drive of larger city centres. Come see for yourself what the Cowichan Valley has to offer!

Discover Cowichan Valley Discover Cowichan Valley

Are you interested in experiencing the unique character and laidback lifestyle of Southern Vancouver Island?

Our region offers charming communities, extensive hiking and biking trails, watersports, arts & culture, award-winning restaurants, numerous vineyards, farm markets, and plenty more; and all within a short drive of larger city centres. Come see for yourself what the Cowichan Valley has to offer!

Discover Cowichan Valley

Are you interested in experiencing the unique character and laidback lifestyle of Southern Vancouver Island?

Our region offers charming communities, extensive hiking and biking trails, watersports, arts & culture, award-winning restaurants, numerous vineyards, farm markets, and plenty more; and all within a short drive of larger city centres. Come see for yourself what the Cowichan Valley has to offer!

Discover Cowichan Valley

Physician Opportunities

Permanent clinic opportunities across the region.

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Locum Opportunities

Flexible locum placements in local clinics and hospital settings.

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Apply for Membership

Complete your registration to access programs, supports, and opportunities within the Division.

Membership Benefits


Being a member of a Division offers a number of potential benefits, including:

  • Having greater influence on the organization of local and regional health services for the Cowichan area.
  • Helping to identify needs and create solutions for improved health care delivery in the region.
  • Shared efforts and resources for physician recruitment, retention, and locums.
  • Growing Primary Care Network teams
  • Beautiful coastal and rural communities

CVDFP Policies

1.1 General Membership

In order to be eligible for membership in the Cowichan Valley Division of Family Practice, a candidate must be a licensed family physician who practices in the CVDFP catchment area (extending south to Mill Bay/Shawnigan Lake, north to Ladysmith, west to Lake Cowichan, and east to Penelakut Island), in either a part time, full time, or locum capacity.

1.2 Associate Membership

In order to be eligible for an Associate Membership in the Cowichan Valley Division of Family Practice, a candidate must be one of the following: a family medicine resident, a retired family doctor, or a nurse practitioner. Candidates must either reside or practice in the CVDFP catchment area, and cannot be otherwise eligible as a General Member. Associate Members are entitled to the same rights as a General Member, with the following exceptions: Associate Members cannot make, second, or vote on formal motions at general meetings.

1.3 Board Membership

In order to be eligible to serve on the board of the Cowichan Valley Division of Family Practice, a candidate must be a General Member or Associate Member in good standing who works the majority of their time in the CVDFP catchment area.

1.4 Retiring Members

A physician who ceases to meet General Membership eligibility requirements by retiring from active practice during the course of their 5 year membership term will be permitted to continue participating in and contributing to the division’s endeavours as an Associate Member, as defined above.

1.5 Loss of Membership Eligibility

With the exception of retiring physicians, a member who otherwise ceases to meet membership eligibility requirements in the course of their 5 year membership term shall be considered to have ceased to be a member of the division. Accordingly, such individuals shall no longer receive division communications or other membership benefits.

1.6 Primary Membership and Leadership Roles

Although physicians are permitted to hold membership in multiple Divisions of Family Practice, any CVDFP member serving in a leadership role within the organization must hold primary membership in the Cowichan Division.

The purposes of the Society are: 

(a) to provide leadership, guidance and support to family physicians in the Cowichan Valley area in order to enhance patient  care in the community; 
(b) to provide a forum for family physicians to represent their expertise as it relates to issues affecting community and patient  health; 
(c) to provide a forum for innovative and collaborative approaches to healthcare with other stakeholders;
(d) to participate in the planning of improvements, research and evaluation in relation to patient care;
(e) to develop and administer programs related to physician well-being; and 
(f) to do all such other things as are incidental and ancillary to the attainment of the foregoing purposes and the exercise of the powers of the Society. 

Practice Opportunities in the Cowichan Region

Browse current opportunities below or connect with our team to learn more.

Practice Opportunities in the Cowichan Region

Browse current opportunities below or connect with our team to learn more.

Practice Opportunities in the Cowichan Region

Browse current opportunities below or connect with our team to learn more.

What We Do


The Cowichan Valley Division of Family Practice is a physician-led organization that supports family physicians and works with partners to strengthen primary care across our communities.

We collaborate with physicians, Island Health, Indigenous partners, and community organizations to improve access, coordination, and quality of care.

About our Division

Supporting Physicians


We support family physicians in the Cowichan Valley with practical tools, collaborative initiatives, and system navigation support that makes day-to-day practice easier.

  • Clinical Pathways and referral coordination
  • In-practice supports and access to provincial programs
  • Engagement with Island Health and system partners
  • Professional development and wellness opportunities
  • Peer connection and community-building
  • Recruitment and onboarding support

The Medical Community:


We work collaboratively with partners across the region to strengthen how care is delivered, improving access, coordination, and continuity for patients in our communities.

  • Supporting the Cowichan Maternity Clinic
  • Providing Family Practice Hospital Support
  • Contributing to Primary Care Network development
  • Advancing cultural safety and humility
  • Partnering locally to improve access and continuity of care
  • Supporting long-term physician recruitment and retention

Serving the Cowichan Valley

Supporting family physicians and primary care teams across the communities of the Cowichan Valley.

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Practice in Cowichan

A collaborative physician community, strong hospital integration, and an exceptional quality of life make Cowichan a rewarding place to live and practice

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Physician Opportunities

Permanent clinic opportunities across the region.

Locum Opportunities

Flexible locum placements in local clinics and hospital settings.

Improving Access to Care Across the Cowichan Valley

Across the Cowichan Valley, family physicians and healthcare partners are working together to strengthen primary care and support healthier communities.

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Improving Access to Care Across the Cowichan Valley

Across the Cowichan Valley, family physicians and healthcare partners are working together to strengthen primary care and support healthier communities.

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