Anesthesiologist - Locum

Job Description

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is seeking team-orientated and highly skilled Anesthesiologists and Family Physician-Anesthetists to provide locum services in the province of Saskatchewan.

The Department of Anesthesiology has an excellent complement of specialist Anesthesiologists with diverse interests and Family Physician-Anesthetists. The successful candidates will join our team to provide comprehensive anesthesiology service to the patients of Saskatchewan.

Locum Services may include on-call as well.

Job Qualifications

• Successful candidate will be a Fellow (or be eligible for Fellowship) with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in anesthesiology or certified with the College of Family Physicians of Canada in Anesthesia.
• Candidate should be eligible for licensure with the  College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan.
• Candidate should be team player, be able to interact effectively with patients, colleagues, staff and management, and function well in a high-volume environment with a commitment to provision of high quality patient and family centered care.
• All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; in accordance with immigration requirements, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
• The SHA requires a satisfactory criminal record check (CRC) with vulnerable sector check (VSC) dated within the past six (6) months.
• The SHA is committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive and culturally responsive workforce. We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action. We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Metis people.

The start date for this position is negotiable. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Additional Information

Remuneration:

For Moose Jaw, Lloydminster, North Battleford, Prince Albert, Regina, and Swift Current, the rates are:
In-Province Locums: $3,000/day guarantee via Fee For Service Billings
Out-of-Province Locums: $4,000/day* flat rate.

For Saskatoon, the rates for the period of April 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026 are:
In-Province Locums: $3,000/day guarantee via Fee For Service Billings
Out-of-Province Locums: $4,000/day* flat rate.

For Saskatoon, the rates starting July 1, 2026 and onward are:
In-Province Locums: Fee For Service Billing
Out-of-Province Locums: $2,500/day* flat rate.

For Weyburn and Estevan, the rates are:
In-Province Locums: $2165.48 per 24 hour day
Out-of-Province Locums: $2165.48 per 24 hour day

All Sites:
On Call: Eligible for Specialist On-Call Remuneration (SECP) for those times when the after-hours call was provided, to be paid in accordance with SECP Guidelines.
Flights/travel: Standard/basic fares OR mileage at the effective out-of-scope (OOS) mileage rate of SHA for the distance travelled from the Locum’s home base to the city where providing coverage and return if the Locum is driving.
Travel Time: $20/hour for time spent engaged in travel.
Accommodation: Accommodation provided up to $200 per night.

For Information or to submit curriculum vitae, please contact:
Provincial Anesthesiology Recruitment Team
Saskatchewan Health Authority – Regina Area
Phone: 306-766-0745 | Fax: 306-766-7323
Email: anesthesiologycareers@saskhealthauthority.ca