Yukon Locum Opportunities

Interested in Yukon Locum Opportunites?

There are ongoing locum opportunites throughout the Yukon. The Yukon Medical Association (YMA) can help connect physicians interested in providng locum coverage with Yukon physicians seeking coverage. Complete our  Locum Profile Questionnaire : Your information can be shared with the YukonDocs recruiter(s), Yukon physicians and our health partners through our network.

IMPORTANT: All Locum Physicians Must Register with YMA

If you are coming to Yukon to provide locum physician services, you MUST register with the Yukon Medical Association (YMA), regardless of how your locum placement is arranged or funded.

This includes physicians providing locum coverage:

• under a Government of Yukon (YG) locum contract or program;
• as a fee-for-service Emergency Department locum;
• on behalf of a specific Yukon physician to cover their private practice;
• on behalf of a Yukon physician to cover their services within an acute care or hospital setting; or
• through another temporary locum arrangement in Yukon.

YMA registration is required to access eligible CMPA reimbursement and other applicable YMA-administered locum reimbursement and support programs.

Registration also allows YMA to administer applicable societal dues, process eligible reimbursements, communicate important program information, and provide support during your Yukon locum placement.

Click Here to register and facilitate payment for YMA Membership/Societal Dues 

Which Locum Registration Category Should I Choose?

YMA has two registration categories for non-resident locum physicians. The category you select depends on the type of locum services you will provide in Yukon.

1. YG Contracted Locum — Out of Territory

Select this category if you will provide any locum coverage under a Government of Yukon (YG) locum contract or program during the membership year.

• This category also applies if you will move between a YG-contracted locum position and other types of locum work, including:
• fee-for-service Emergency Department coverage;
• coverage for a specific Yukon physician's private practice; or
• coverage on behalf of a Yukon physician providing services in an acute care setting.

If you will work under a YG locum contract at any point AND provide other locum coverage in Yukon, select the YG Contracted Locum category.

Under this category, you register with YMA and pay the applicable societal dues directly to YMA. You will receive a paid invoice/receipt that can be submitted to the Government of Yukon for reimbursement, where applicable.

Working under a YG locum contract at any point? → Select YG Contracted Locum — Out of Territory.

2. Non-Resident Locum — Physician/FFS Coverage & Whitehorse General Hospital Emergency Department 

Select this category if you are not providing services under a YG locum contract or program and are coming to Yukon to provide locum coverage such as:

• fee-for-service Emergency Department coverage;
• coverage for a specific Yukon physician's private practice; or
• coverage on behalf of a Yukon physician providing services within an acute care setting.

Applicable societal dues associated with these placements may be recovered through the sponsoring Yukon physician's eligible Locum Support Fund allocation or another applicable arrangement.

Only providing ED, private-practice or physician-specific locum coverage? → Select Non-Resident Locum — Physician/FFS Coverage.

The Important Part: Register with YMA

Regardless of which category applies to you, all non-resident locum physicians must register with YMA.

Please complete your YMA locum registration before beginning your Yukon locum placement to avoid delays with CMPA reimbursement or access to other eligible programs.

Societal Dues

Physicians providing medical services in Yukon are subject to YMA societal dues.

How your societal dues are paid or recovered depends on the type of locum arrangement under which you are working.

This may include:

• payment directly by the YG Contracted locum physician with reimbursement through an applicable Government of Yukon locum contract or program;
• recovery through the sponsoring Yukon physician's eligible Locum Support Fund allocation; or
• another applicable arrangement.

Regardless of who ultimately pays or reimburses the societal dues, the locum physician is responsible for registering directly with YMA.

YMA registration and societal dues requirements are separate from Yukon medical licensing and hospital privileging requirements.

CMPA Reimbursement for Locum Physicians

Locum physicians working in Yukon may be eligible for full CMPA reimbursement for the month(s) in which they provide insured medical services and bill the Yukon Health Care Insurance Plan (YHCIP).

CMPA reimbursement eligibility applies regardless of whether your Yukon locum services are provided through:

• a Government of Yukon locum contract or program;
• fee-for-service Emergency Department coverage;
• a private-practice locum arrangement for a Yukon physician; or
• locum coverage on behalf of a Yukon physician providing services within an acute care setting.

YMA Registration is Required for CMPA Reimbursement

You MUST be registered with YMA to access CMPA reimbursement.

This requirement applies even if your locum placement, compensation, travel, accommodation or other expenses are being administered or funded through the Government of Yukon or another program.

To access CMPA reimbursement:

• Register with YMA under the appropriate locum category.
• Complete YMA's online CMPA Reimbursement Application.
• Ensure to upload direct deposit information.  WE DO NOT ISSUE CHEQUES 

CMPA reimbursement is available only if you will not receive, and have not already received, CMPA reimbursement from your home jurisdiction for the same month(s).

CMPA reimbursement are paid out quarterly for each month you provided services to the Yukon regardless where you locum.

Locum Support Fund — Coverage for Yukon Physicians and Whitehorse General Emergency Department

The Locum Support Fund (LSF) is separate from the CMPA reimbursement program.

The LSF is supported through a Contribution Agreement between the Yukon Medical Association and the Government of Yukon. It provides financial assistance toward usual and reasonable eligible locum expenses when an eligible Yukon physician requires locum coverage for their practice or services.

Not every locum working in Yukon accesses the Locum Support Fund.

For example, physicians working under a Government of Yukon locum contract or program may have travel, accommodation and other expenses administered separately thru their contract.

If your placement is being supported through the LSF, the locum physician and sponsoring Yukon physician should review the program requirements and agree on eligible expenses before the locum begins.  

If your placement is being supported through the Whitehorse General Hospital Emergency Department, you should review the eligible expenses for reimbursement including eligible travel stipends.

Please review:

• Locum Support Eligible Expenses for Reimbursement
• Locum Reimbursement Claims Form
• Locum Contract Coverage Calendar and Contract (MUST BE COMPLETED by both parties - if you are covering for a Yukon Resident Physician)

Reimbursement of anticipated expenses through the LSF is not guaranteed. The locum physician and sponsoring Yukon physician must determine in advance which expenses will be reimbursed. Signing the Locum Contract Checklist confirms that both parties understand and agree to the terms.

Following completion of an eligible LSF-supported locum, submit eligible receipts and reimbursement information through YMA's online Locum Travel Expense Form.

Before You Come to Yukon

In addition to registering with YMA, locum physicians are responsible for ensuring that all applicable Yukon licensing and hospital privileging requirements are completed.

Yukon Medical Licence

• All requests for licensing information should be directed to the Yukon Medical Council.
• Please allow approximately six weeks for this process to be completed.

Yukon Hospital Privileges

• If your locum work requires hospital privileges, please contact the Yukon Hospital Corporation at yhchospitalprivileges@wgh.yk.ca.
• Please allow approximately six weeks for this process to be completed.

Travel & Accommodation — YMA Preferred Partners

YukonDocs Recruitment Services has established partnerships that may assist physicians travelling to Yukon to provide locum coverage.

Air North, Yukon's Airline

For air travel to Yukon, we recommend Air North, Yukon's Airline.

YMA has access to corporate/business customer services through Air North. When booking, please identify yourself as a physician travelling to Yukon to provide locum coverage and ask about the applicable YMA corporate arrangement.

Driving Force

For vehicle rentals, we recommend Driving Force.

Identify yourself as a locum physician with the Yukon Medical Association to access the applicable YMA corporate rate.

Toll Free: 1-800-661-0445
Whitehorse: (867) 456-2277

Neighbourly North

Neighbourly North provides furnished short-term accommodations in Whitehorse for professionals.

Neighbourly North provides booking priority and a discounted rental rate for eligible locum physicians coming to work in Whitehorse.

Learn more about physician accommodations

View Downtown Whitehorse rentals

Considering Making Yukon Home?

Enjoyed your Yukon locum experience and interested in staying?

Learn more about YMA membership, physician benefits and practising in Yukon through our YMA Membership and Benefits information.

Questions Before Your Locum?

If you are unsure which YMA registration category, societal dues arrangement or reimbursement program applies to your placement, please contact YMA before beginning your Yukon locum. funds@yukondoctors.ca

Every locum arrangement may be a little different — but the first step is always the same: register with YMA.