Physician Recruitment | Township of Leeds & the Thousand Islands

The Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands (TLTI) is an international playground of unrivaled natural beauty, a vibrant and diverse community in Eastern Ontario. We have the world renowned 1000 Islands and St. Lawrence Seaway along our southern boundary and the UNESCO designated Rideau Canal and lock system along our northern boundary.

TLTI is conveniently located half-way between Toronto to the west and Montreal to the east. Ottawa, Canada's capital, is just 90 minutes away and the Thousand Islands International Bridge, which links Ontario to New York State, is located in the Township.

The Township is home to approximately 9,500 permanent residents and welcomes thousands of seasonal residents every summer.

Physician Incentives

Relocation Allowance

If a physician wishing to move to the Township in order to practice at one of the Township’s clinics, there is a relocation allowance of $5,000 to help with moving expenses.

$100,000 Signing Bonus

A family physician who joins either the St. Lawrence District Medical Centre or the Seeley’s Bay Family Medical Clinic will be paid a bonus totaling $100,000 over five years.

Group Health Benefits

Physicians practicing at one of the Township’s clinics are eligible to join a standard group health benefits plan that is paid by the Township.

Spousal Career Assistance

The Township offers the physician’s spouse or partner up to six months of career coaching and job placement assistance by a professional HR firm up to $10,000

Our Medical Community

The Township is home to the St. Lawrence District Medical Centre and the Seeley's Bay Family Medical Clinic. Both medical centres are under the umbrella of the Upper Canada Family Health Team which facilitates physician and patient access to allied health professionals and programs.

Due to upcoming retirements, both medical centres are seeking to staff family physician positions.

Try Us Out - Experiential Locums

It's a big decision to move to a new area and start a new job. Both medical centres offer short duration locum placements of 1-2 months to family physicians interested in possibly making the Township a long-term career choice. It's a risk-free way to experience the local medical environment and experience our community. A housing allowance, if you choose to live in the Township during the locum, or a transportation allowance, if you are commuting to the Township, are part of the locum package.