Blind River and Neighbouring Communities Welcome YOU!
If you love the outdoors and the smell of fresh air then you will enjoy what the Blind River area has to offer. We are a rural community situated along the Trans-Canada corridor at the mid point between Sudbury and Sault Ste. Marie on the north shore of Lake Huron. We are fortunate to have a variety of outdoor activities that are right at your front door! Blind River is known for its water access including a marina and several beautiful beaches.
It is the perfect location for summer and winter sports! Huron Pines Golf and Country Club is an 18 hole championship golf course – noted to be one of the finest in Northern Ontario! Known as the town of festivals, hardly a weekend goes by without some major activity being held. If you are looking for a relaxing atmosphere with the beauty of nature at your fingertips and the splendour of waterfront sunsets, don’t miss the opportunities that we have for you and your family.
Physicians practicing in Blind River have excellent compensation benefits including:
- $10,000 signing bonus after 1 year of service
- $15,000 relocation assistance
- $100,000 interest free loan available based on a four year commitment
- $113,200 incentive under the MOHLTC for new physicians
- Fee for service practice with the opportunity to earn up to $200,000 annually
- On Call incentives with the opportunity to earn over $200,000 annually based on a 1:5 call
- Fully equipped state of the art medical clinic with office space adjacent to the Health Centre provided with only the cost of staff and consumables required
- Free housing for up to six months – extensions are negotiable
- Free internet service for 1 year
- Free membership of your choice including: golf, curling, ski or tennis clubs for 1 year
- Free magazine subscription of your choice
- Partner Employment Assistance
Blind River Medical Clinic Locum Coverage is available at $700 per day plus FFS or Emergency on call.
Seeing is believing! Come for an all expense paid community assessment visit and we will provide you with:
- A tour of the Health Centre and Medical Clinic
- An opportunity to meet your future colleagues
- Accommodations for two nights
- A Welcome Basket
- All travel related expenses (travel, meals and accommodation)
- Seasonal activities of your choice based on the time of arrival which could include: sailing, kayaking, boating, swimming, fishing, tennis, golf, curling, snowmobiling, skiing, ice fishing and more!
It’s the best of both worlds and we look forward to sharing this experience with you! For more information or to arrange a visit to “Ontario’s Playground in the North” please contact:
Sally Hagman, Recruitment Coordinator, (705) 356-2265 Ext. 2619
Gaston Lavigne, CEO, (705) 356-2265 Ext. 2600
Dr. Chris Barnes, Chief of Staff, (705) 356-1666 Ext. 2
