Nunavik's Regional Department of General Medicine (RDGM) groups together all the region's permanent family physicians. The RDGM is responsible for recruiting general physicians in accordance with the PREM (Plan Régional d'Effectifs Médicaux) each year and makes recommendations for the organization of general medical services in the region. The RDGM’s Executive Committee is made up of 3 physicians from the IHC and 3 physicians from the UTHC, elected for a 2-year term, from whom a chief and an assistant chief are chosen.
PREM 2025 – Medical Practice
For more information on PREM (positions available, application, rules): https://www.msss.gouv.qc.ca/professionnels/medecine-au-quebec/prem/a-propos/
Region | Authorized targets NB + MIR |
17 Nunavik | 6 |
PREM 2025 – Recruitment Priorities Nunavik Region - 17
Establishment | IHC (Hudson) | |||
Installation | Puvirnituq | Inukjuak | Salluit | Kuujjuaraapik |
Open positions [1] | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Targeted Type of Activities |
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SMA | Medical activities in Nunavik are recognized as SMA and each doctor must cover all activities. | |||
Establishment | UTHC (Ungava) | ||
Installation | Kuujjuaq | Kangiqsualujjuaq | Kangiqsujuaq |
Open positions [1] | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Targeted Type of Activities |
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SMA | Medical activities in Nunavik are recognized as SMA and each doctor must cover all activities. | ||
Establishment | Nunavik Regional Board of Health and Social Services (NRBHSS) / UTHC |
Targeted Installations | Public Health Department - NRBHSS and UTHC |
Open positions [1] | 0 |
Targeted Type of Activities |
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SMA | Medical activities in Nunavik are recognized as SMA and each doctor must cover all activities. |
[1] This number is given for information purposes only and could change depending on the needs identified in the territory. The person to contact for more information regarding the established priorities is either the Head of the RDGM, the Department Heads or the DPS.
Last update : 2024-10-22
For all other questions related to medical practice in Nunavik (employment conditions, work as locum, positions in specialized medicine, internships, etc.), visit the Careers section for physicians and specialists.
Contacts
Dr. Geneviève Auclair
Physician and Head of NRBHSS’ RDGM
PO Box 900
Kuujjuaq (Quebec) J0M 1C0
genevieve.auclair@ssss.gouv.qc.ca
Mrs Sandra Pennachio
Administrative Technician RDGM’s
Office of Medical Staffing, Recruitment and Remuneration
Region 17 – Nunavik
effectifsmedicaux.nunavik@ssss.gouv.qc.ca
Mrs Justine Grenier
Planning and Programming Officer
NRBHSS’ Medical Affairs and Physical Health - Planning & Programming
justine_grenier@ssss.gouv.qc.ca