Anesthesiology in Saskatchewan

The Perfect Balance

Saskatchewan offers the perfect balance between a rewarding professional practice and a satisfying personal life.

Practice Profile

Anesthesiologists practice in a variety of communities throughout the province with collegial multi-disciplinary teams to provide full scope services which include; Level 1 Trauma, Complex Regional Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Care. Specialty fields include, but are not limited to: General/Adult, Pediatrics, Cardiology and Pain Management. Elective operating room time typically runs between 7:00 and 16:00, varied by location. On-call rotation varies by community and hospital and allows for a balanced lifestyle as it is shared among other Anesthesiologists at each specific practice location.

Physicians may have the opportunity to participate in teaching undergraduate and post-graduate medical education at the University of Saskatchewan (USask). USask is a research-intensive institution with approximately 26,000 and 6,500 faculty and staff with campuses throughout the province and a strong reputation for innovation and excellence. It is home to two of the largest science projects in the country – the Canadian Light Source synchrotron and the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization/International Vaccine Centre.

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For a complete listing of the current Anesthesiology positions in Saskatchewan click here.

Remuneration

Contract and fee-for-service remuneration options are available based on the needs of each specific location. The average payment of a full time Anesthesiologist in Saskatchewan is over $500,000 CAD. For additional remuneration, Anesthesiologists are eligible to participate in the Specialist Emergency Coverage Program which offers a tiered call rotation coverage for emergent situations.

Critical Anesthesiology Locum Program (subject to change)

• Out of Province locums who provide short term locum service in our regional sites of Moose Jaw, Swift Current, Yorkton, North Battleford, Regina and Prince Albert are remunerated at a rate of $4000 per day, SECP On Call Stipend (if applicable) plus travel expenses, accommodation and travel time reimbursement.

• In Province locums who provide short term locum service outside of their primary community of practice will receive Fee for Service billings with a $3000 per day guarantee, SECP On Call Stipend (if applicable) plus travel expenses, accommodation and travel time reimbursement.

Apply directly for any anesthesiology opportunity or email us at info@saskdocs.ca for more information.

Qualifications and Licensure in Saskatchewan

Anesthesiologists looking to practice in Saskatchewan must be eligible for provisional or regular licensure from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS). For information on licensing requirements, please visit our Specialists page.

A Local Perspective

• Listen to Airway, Breathing, Conversation! Hosted and presented by the anesthesiology residents and physicians in Saskatchewan! Also check out their infographics with anesthesiology related medical information.
• Learn more about Dr. Peter Hedlin and his research project related to virtual reality and rural anesthesia skills.
• See the the latest news from the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Saskatchewan.

Practice Incentives in Saskatchewan include:

You may be eligible for up to $200,000 over 5 years if you are practicing Anesthesiology in an eligible community! Learn more about the Anesthesiology Recruitment and Retention Incentive.

The Saskatchewan Medical Association offers many benefits which include:

• Specialist Recruitment Incentive | $30,000 may be available for eligible specialists who establish a practice in Saskatchewan and remain for 36 months in a community.
• Parental Leave Fund | The program provides up to $2,000 per week for up to 20 weeks to a physician who is taking a maternity, paternity or adoption leave from clinical practice.
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) Fund | Assists physicians with costs up to $3,500 associated with CME courses and materials.
• Retention Fund | Provides financial rewards to physicians who practice in the province for extended periods of time. Depending on years of services the range is $7,000 to $14,000 per year (based on full-time practice).
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) Reimbursement Fund | Rebates Saskatchewan physicians the fees associated with medical malpractice insurance premiums.
• Insurance | Insurance products are available including Disability, Life, Office Overhead (Business Expense), Extended Medical and Dental Benefits, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Medical Office Property, and benefits for employees of medical offices.

Saskatchewan quick facts

• A population of 1.2 million
• Low cost of living with the average price of a home in April 2023 of $323,600 CAD
• The average working commute is less than 20 minutes
• We are known as the sunniest province in Canada, with nearly 2400 sunny hours per year
• Home to over 100,000 fresh water lakes, boreal forest, sand dunes and prairie with lots of room to play with only a 45 minute drive to cottage country from most communities

About the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA)

• We are the largest employer in Saskatchewan with over 40,000 employees
• Currently, over 140 Anesthesiologists practice in Saskatchewan
• Health services provided include acute care, public health, primary care, home and community services and mental health and addiction services
• SHA fosters the opportunity for clinical work, research, teaching and academic appointments with the University of Saskatchewan
• The Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital opened in Saskatoon in 2019