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Looking for an exciting career where opportunities abound for advancement and growth?

Do you want to practice to your full scope and have the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team environment that encourages professional development, active involvement in your job, and where your contributions are supported and valued? Would you like to live and work in a rural setting with traditional values and community involvement? Then why not consider working and living in Fort McMurray & Area - the great northern frontier!

Geographically, Fort McMurray & Area has the largest area in Alberta Health Services. Covering the entire northern section of the province to the Northwest Territories border, and from Fort McMurray to the east and High Level to the west, we are a diverse blend of historic, cultural and economic backgrounds. We are also a unique ecological region made up of some of the largest and richest agricultural, forestry, oil and gas, and wildlife reserves in the province. Our communities continue to grow and prosper through these resources, including major exploration, construction and development projects throughout the area.

Fort McMurray & Area provides a broad spectrum of community-based and acute care health services to a growing population with increasingly diverse health needs. The largest health centre is located in Fort McMurray which is equipped with 24-hour emergency care, an intensive care unit, full surgical services, a radiology unit and a medical laboratory. It currently operates 88 acute care beds, 12 bassinets, 30 long-term care beds and 1 respite bed. The western side of the region is serviced by two hospitals in High Level and Fort Vermilion, health centres in Rainbow Lake, Paddle Prairie and LaCrete, where a beautiful long-term care centre in is also located. The new 40-bed Northwest Health Centre in High Level has state-of-the-art equipment and facilities.

Our uniqueness is especially characterized by the people who live in our region. People from all backgrounds and cultures come to take advantage of the career opportunities and high quality of living. Our pleasant summer days and midnight sunsets combined with the beautiful glow of the northern lights make living in our region a truly unforgettable experience.

Our Communities

Fort McMurray, Fort McKay, Fort Chipewyan, Hay Camp, Fitzgerald, Conklin, Chard, Mariana Lake, Janvier, Anzac, High Level, Rainbow Lake, Zama City, Paddle Prairie, Carajou, Keg River, Rocky Lane, Fort Vermilion, LaCrete, Buffalo Head Prairie, John D'or, Fox Lake, Meander River, Steen River, Indian Cabins.

Our Facilities Northern Lights Regional Health Centre - Fort McMurray High Level General Hospital - High Level St. Theresa General Hospital - Fort Vermilion Fort Vermilion Health Centre - Fort Vermilion LaCrete Continuing Care Centre - LaCrete LaCrete Health Centre - LaCrete Rainbow Lake Health Centre - Rainbow Lake Paddle Prairie Health Centre - Paddle Prairie