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Are you interested in working in Alberta's rural communities? A career in rural Alberta means working closely with interdisciplinary professionals, building a career that fits your lifestyle, and developing meaningful relationships with patients and the community.

Rural communities are generally considered to be over an hour drive away from Calgary or Edmonton. If you’re interested in opportunities in Calgary or Edmonton, please apply to individual positions on our job board.
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Featured Communities

Milk River


Milk River, Alberta is a tiny town of about 825 located just 10 minutes’ drive from the US border. Discover the magnificent Waterton National Park or Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park and UNESCO Heritage site just a short distance away for easy weekend trips.


Bow Island


Bow Island is a unique southern Alberta community of about 2,000. The community rests near the confluence of the Bow and Oldman rivers, about 100 kms away from both the US and Saskatchewan borders. Discover local attractions like Waterton National Park and Writing-on-Stone UNESCO heritage site.

                                                       

Peace River


The Town of Peace River rests along the valley of its namesake river, which makes a dramatic 1-km drop from the surrounding prairie landscape. This economic and cultural hub offers a wide range of recreational sports, arts, and activities for all ages. Eligible for $6,300 Northern Allowance.


Drayton Valley


Drayton Valley offers easy access to the great outdoors just 90 minutes southwest of Edmonton. This bustling community of about 8,000 has a strong local economy, low housing costs, and a variety of sports and recreation to enjoy year-round, from outdoor adventures to organized sports, arts, and social groups.


Medicine Hat


Discover big city amenities without the big city costs in the warm and welcoming City of Medicine Hat! Located about 300 km southeast of Calgary, you can use the 2,500 annual hours of sunshine to explore the plentiful recreation opportunities, parks, trails, and historical sites year-round.


Cold Lake


The City of Cold Lake rests on the shores of its namesake about 300 km northeast of Edmonton. Discover an excellent quality of life alongside the local military base, post-secondary institution, and a wide variety of groups for all interests, spanning arts and cultures, sports, volunteering, and social groups.


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