Canning Medical Clinic is a welcoming family medicine practice offering an excellent opportunity within a supportive community setting. The clinic features two fully equipped exam rooms and operates as an NSH turnkey practice, providing physicians with a streamlined transition and reduced administrative burden. The practice is supported by a dedicated Family Practice Nurse who assists with patient care and chronic disease management, helping to foster a collaborative team environment. The clinic uses MedAccess EMR, allowing for efficient workflow, documentation, and continuity of patient care.

Canning Medical Clinic is seeking a Family Physician to provide Locum coverage during a period of active recruitment beginning in July 2026.

Locum physicians provide coverage for family practices. Compensation includes a minimum daily income guarantee of $1,200 for family physicians ($600 for half-day), with additional earnings if shadow billings exceed this amount. Travel expenses, including kilometrage, per diems, accommodations (up to $300 per night), and airfare (up to $1,500), are reimbursed, along with travel time up to 10 hours per week. Licensing fees for CPSNS are covered, and locum physicians may claim Facility On Call fees under specific conditions.

• All applicants must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS)
• All family physicians must be eligible for certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)
• Membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)

Community Details

The Village of Canning offers historic charm and modern conveniences within a welcoming community atmosphere. Canning offers a variety of unique amenities including gastro pub dining, artisan boutiques, a coffeehouse, a cafe/gallery, an award-winning butcher shop. The surrounding community has local wineries, Blomidon Estate and Planters Ridge, and Micro-breweries offering beautiful views of the Minas Basin and the rich agricultural landscape of the Annapolis Valley. The Ross Creek Centre for the Arts on the North Mountain hosts live summer theatre, art camps and residencies, while it’s Annex building in the village hosts live music and entertainment throughout the year. Canning is located near breathtaking, unique destinations such as The Bay of Fundy (one of North America’s Seven Wonders), Blomidon Provincial Park, Kingsport each, Houston beach, The Look Off, Scots Bay, Cape Split, and more. Canning is home to some very talented and renowned artists/artisans and offers lots of places to explore, play, and have fun! 

Physicians in Nova Scotia provide fulfilling patient care which embraces family life, professional development and community involvement. That's what makes practicing medicine in Nova Scotia unique. Physicians are increasingly attracted to practices that offer team-based care to their patients and allow them to consult with their peers. The size and scale of Nova Scotia allows for better connections across the health care system. Your practice of medicine and your life is richer here. Nova Scotia is more than medicine.  

Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. Our priority groups are Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians, Persons with Disabilities and Recent Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.