About this role
Adult Psychiatry Opportunities in Alberta, Canada
Opportunity:
Recovery Alberta is inviting applications to fill a number of full-time positions for Adult Psychiatry in Alberta, Canada. Recovery Alberta provides mental health and addiction services available for all Albertans in a variety of service settings (acute care, outpatient, virtual, detoxification, standalone psychiatric, community outreach and community bed-based), and is also responsible for the delivery of healthcare services in facilities across the province.
Location
Multiple locations in Alberta, Canada
Community Information:
Alberta is famous for breathtaking natural beauty stretching across vast mountain landscapes, picturesque prairies, and vast swaths of boreal forest. With over 4.3 million Albertans calling the province home, we are a multicultural and diverse society.
In Alberta you'll find:
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Clean air
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Our vast open spaces, minimal pollution, and commitment to environmental conservation contribute to the crisp air of Alberta.
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The most sunshine hours of any province
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With approximately 2,500 hours of sunshine per year, Alberta residents enjoy ample daylight for outdoor activities, exploring nature, and soaking up the sun.
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Affordable housing and low taxes
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The province has one of the lowest provincial tax rates in Canada and a favorable cost of living. As of July 2025, the average price in Alberta, for all property types, is around $503,000 CAD.
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Ample outdoor sports and tourism
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From winter to summer, Alberta is an outdoor paradise. Our impressive landscapes offer a world of activities such as skiing, skating, hiking, golfing, or fishing.
Salary Details:
The average gross income of a Psychiatrist in Alberta is $400,000-800,000 CAD. Total compensation for fee-for-service billings vary by individual practitioner, and the compensation shown reflects the average range of wages for this specialty as reported by Alberta Health. Financial incentives such as reimbursable travel arrangements and relocation support may be available.
Qualifications
- MD degree (or equivalent).
- Specialist certification in Psychiatry.
- Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada FRCPC or FRCPC eligibility is desired
- Physicians practicing in the UK with a Portfolio Pathway (Certificate of Completion of Training, or Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration), are not required to rewrite any exams in order to be approved for accelerated licensure in Alberta, and can immediately start in independent practice. Learn more about the licensing process on the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta website.
Interested in learning more about Alberta, Canada? Check out these resources:
- Alberta Advantage
- Travel Alberta