Physician & Nurse Practitioner Recruitment

Learn why so many professionals have either started their career, returned to live here or have relocated to the Capital Region!

New Doctor?

As a new doctor, you are likely looking for a community to call home where you can build your career and practice with access to support and services. 

And if you are starting or have a young family, Fredericton is a wonderful place to raise children -- clean, green, safe, affordable with short commutes!

From beautiful new neighbourhoods and schools, to indoor and outdoor sporting programs and facilities, abundant recreational and cultural amenities, performing arts facilities and classes, and coveted after-school programs and day cares -- we have you covered. 

And as your family grows, they can choose to stay local with access to world-class education.  Did you know that:

University of New Brunswick (UNB) is Canada’s oldest English university which proudly offers one of Canada’s best bachelor of engineering programs, Canada’s first computer science faculty, a leading entrepreneurship program, business and law schools, and top-notch science and nursing programs, plus so much more!

St. Thomas University (STU) has a highly esteemed liberal arts program, as well as numerous other programs like social work, journalism and communications and education.

New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) runs one of the best technical and vocational training colleges in Canada with a student employment rate in the  90%+ range after program completion. 

New Brunswick College of Craft and Design (NBCCD) fuels our vibrant arts and cultural community.

Plus there are numerous private training colleges and institutes.

Mid-Career or Seasoned Professional?

In terms of continuous learning,  you will have access to Fredericton's breadth and depth of subject matter expertise through our universities and 60+ research and development organizations.  In particular, UNB's Institute of Biomedical Engineering is one of the leading institutes in the world.  Additionally, the Stan Cassidy Rehabilitation Centre, a nationally recognized facility, is located adjacent to the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital.

The University of New Brunswick alone produces over 75% of the province's university related research through its vast network!

With your experience, you also have the opportunity to share your knowledge and experience and mentor new students and residents through two medical school partnerships.

For a list of current opportunities - please visit:

Physicians at Horizon

Nurse Practitioners at Horizon

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We are conveniently located on the eastern seaboard within a day’s drive of Montreal, Boston and Halifax.  The Fredericton International Airport (YFC) offers direct, daily air access to Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa – connecting you from Fredericton to the world!  There are also seasonal destinations south.

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The region boasts a strong economy with diverse industries like IT,  biotechnology, engineering, forestry, advanced manufacturing, and defence – to name a few.  In fact, Fredericton is the Knowledge-based Capital of New Brunswick and is home to Canada’s two largest tech exits.

 We are also known as the ‘seat of government’ with municipal, provincial and federal government offices.  As a centre of higher education, there are multiple universities, a public community college and several training colleges and institutes plus two medical school partnerships.

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There are over 60 research & development organizations located within Fredericton’s Innovation District, a two-kilometre radius, enabling access to varied subject matter experts like UNB’s Institute for Biomedical Engineering and the NB Health Research Foundation. 

CFB Gagetown, one of the largest military training centres in the Commonwealth located in Oromocto, is a major economic engine of the region.

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With nature at your fingertips, Fredericton alone boasts over 3,361 acres of parkland & green spaces, 1,878 acres of environmental open space + 63% tree canopy (2015) – translating to clean air.

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You can enjoy outdoor recreation and an active lifestyle – in all seasons! We have abundant recreational amenities including 120+kms of paved trail winding throughout the city for cycling, cross-country skiing, running, and walking. The region also has numerous parks!

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Situated on the scenic Saint John River and its tributaries, the Wolastoq provides a plethora of water recreation like kayaking, paddle boarding, tubing, canoeing, boating and rowing.

If culture is your thing – we have a vibrant Art & Cultural District with numerous galleries, festivals and an ever-expanding music scene plus a new performing arts centre in the works! Learn more

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Our shopping scene is hard to beat! From handmade products through local markets to unique one-of-a-kind boutique shops to major chain stores - we have you covered.  

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Fredericton has unique one-of-a-kind restaurants and is known as Atlantic Canada's Craft Brewing Capital!

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Restaurants & Cafes

Craft Beer & Alcohol  + Taproom Trail

Pubs & Clubs

Markets

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Our growing the Region has lots to offer for all ages!  Check out:

Activities

Curated Experiences

Calendar of Events + Festivals

Follow Capital Region Tourism on their website, social media, and Youtube + search local events on Facebook

Oromocto Specific

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New Brunswick Medical Society

The New Brunswick Medical Society is also headquartered in Fredericton and its mission is to advance the interests of physicians and improve the health care system in New Brunswick for the benefit of patients.

They have supportive services to help physicians to build their practice with access to peer-to-peer mentorship plus tools and resources. 

DECH

The Dr. Everett Chalmers Region Hospital, locally known as the DECH, provides undergraduate and graduate education experience for approximately 20 health disciplines and is a certified partner of the Dalhousie University Family Medicine program and the University of New Brunswick nursing program. It also houses the Veterans Health Unit.

A $250 million project to provide a state-of-the-art environment for maternal and newborn, intensive care, surgical care, day surgery, ambulatory procedures, phlebotomy, and health records service is underway and is expected to be finished by March 2024.

The DECH through the Horizon Health Network engages in significant research such as:

• Canada East Spine Centre (CESC)
• Cardiovascular Research New Brunswick
• Centre for Research, Education & Clinical Care of At-Risk Populations
• Geriatrics Research
• Laboratory Medicine Research
• NB Social Pediatrics
• NB Trauma
• Pharmacy Services Research
• Rehabilitation Research at the Stan Cassidy Centre
• Oncology

Stan Cassidy Rehabilitation Centre

The Stan Cassidy Centre for Rehabilitation is a specialty, tertiary facility equipped and staffed to treat the most complex neurological conditions. These conditions include stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, and neuromuscular disorders such as muscular dystrophy, ALS and cerebral palsy. The Centre also provides treatment for the most complex forms of autism spectrum disorder.

Teams of rehabilitation specialists work together with patients to make sure that all aspects of a patient’s needs are understood and addressed. The many professional disciplines collaborate daily to provide client- and family-centered treatment programs. They are part of the larger team of health service providers, and work closely with community, hospital based and social services so that the full range of benefits are available to patients. Also, since many of the patients are children, we work closely with the school systems.

Institute of Biomedical Engineering

The Institute of Biomedical Engineering is a research institute within the University of New Brunswick. Founded in 1965, the Institute has evolved to become a world renowned, multi-disciplinary research unit involved in a broad spectrum of activities.

In addition to offering graduate studies, the Institute specializes in research such as adaptive rehabilitation, pattern recognition, exoskeleton, outcome measures and more. The Institute also offers a Limb Clinic and a Centre of Adaptive Rehabilitation Engineering, known as the CARE Centre.

Oromocto Public Hospital

This community hospital serves the residents of the town of Oromocto and surrounding communities including CFB Gagetown, Canada’s second largest military training base.

The hospital provides inpatient Family Practice, Palliative Care, Rehabilitation and has a Transitional Care Unit as well as a thriving ambulatory Surgical Centre, Mammography Screening Program and Emergency Department.

New Brunswick Health Research Foundation

Fredericton is home to the New Brunswick Health Research Foundation (NBHRF), which is focused on growing and expanding New Brunswick's health research. The NBHRF has partnerships with many funding agencies and offers a number of different grants for researchers.

Visit 'New to Fredericton' for helpful information getting settled.