“I came to Thunder Bay looking for a challenging professional practice. Over a decade later I still have a busy and rewarding practice as well as a great lifestyle. In the winter my family and I ski three days a week and I can commute to work from our cottage in the summer. There is no such thing as an air quality warning or traffic report and my family enjoys a standard of living that would be unaffordable in a large urban community. Our children get to grow and learn in an environment that most other kids only visit on vacation. We work hard up here but for anyone with a bit of initiative, the rewards are tremendous. Putting down roots in Thunder Bay was a great decision for us.”
Dr. Ian Dobson
Anaesthetist

“We both hail from Manitoba but chose Thunder Bay as an ideal location to begin our professional careers over a decade ago. This community is a wonderful place to live and raise a family. One of the highlights? Walking to work while watching the sun rise over Lake Superior and the Sleeping Giant.”
Ginette Roy and Gerald Hamm
Physiotherapists

“Moving to Thunder Bay in 1998 felt like coming home. After the humid, rushed pace of southern Ontario, it was like a cool oasis, a peaceful spot. We love many aspects of this incredibly beautiful land; we feel it’s the best-kept secret in Ontario. Folks here don’t realize what a gem Thunder Bay is. People are caring, and have great spirit. We have been made so welcome—we’ll never leave.”
Dr. Michael and Lee Stones
Researchers and Educators
Lakehead University

“Bloom where you are planted, preferably, where 'health and happiness' can be nurtured. Thunder Bay is a great place to raise a family, especially, if you want to make a 'healthy lifestyle' your priority.”
Dr. Joe Behse
Family Physician

“Having both moved to Thunder Bay from Southern Ontario, we love the relaxed lifestyle and variety of outdoor activities available literally right at your door-step. Thunder Bay's low housing costs make home ownership feasible even for recent graduates!”
Catherine Toombs and Brian Rosina
Physiotherapists

“Why would anyone come to Thunder Bay? I actually chose Northwestern Ontario over a beautiful western city. I wanted to kayak, ski, and drive to work unencumbered by traffic jams noise and pollution. We have a community that is welcoming and diverse. We have a quality of life that is worth the drive from Toronto and we are just a quick plane ride away from all the hustle and bustle anyone would want.”
Wendy Talbot
Executive Director

“The friendly people and the outdoors keep me here. You can visit a national park in a day with no worries about lineups or traffic jams.”
Dr. Ruby Klassen
Family Physician

“In Thunder Bay, I have a better opportunity to gain experience while having more time to myself. I want to learn to golf. I know I'll have the time to do that.”
Ivy Juan
Occupational Therapist

“In Thunder Bay I don't have to compromise my lifestyle. I have easy, quick access to the things I enjoy doing.”
Scott Munro
Physiotherapist
Program Manager

“Thunder Bay is a great place to live and work. Professionally, there are lots of opportunities to get involved in teaching and academics, research, and health administration. You can really tailor your practice to suit your needs, and with the brand new hospital, the many clinics, and the medical school in town, there are lots of options. Plus Thunder Bay is a great place to raise a family.”
Dr. Tamara Narine
Family Physician
Dr. Raj Upadhyay
Emergency Physician

“At work, every day I am warmly and kindly welcomed by Ojibwe and Oji-Cree peoples. It was hardly a time before the beauty and possibilities of the the North Shore of Lake Superior, and the national and provincial parks, had me captivated”
Dr. Peter Braunberger
Psychiatrist

“Thunder Bay is a clean, green and beautiful community to live. I have enjoyed the spectacular scenery for many years, and I find there is never a dull moment. Living within the city of Thunder Bay has proven to be a wonderful place to raise my family, as it offers safe neighborhoods, easy accessibility to all services and promotes a strong sense of community pride. It is this high quality of life that makes Thunder Bay one of the best cities to live. Thunder Bay is rich in culture and diversity and there is always an adventure around the corner.”
Diane Bannon
Nurse Practitioner

Life is better here...

Thunder Bay offers the perfect balance of a dynamic work environment and vibrant community in which you can take a leading role. We welcome family physicians, specialists and other health providers to enhance our existing resources. New state-of-the-art facilities incorporating technological advancements such as telemedicine are complemented by existing health and community services.

A variety of community resources and programs which provide population health, mental health, Aboriginal health, rehabilitative and therapeutic care and services for clients of all ages offer support to health professionals working in the city and region.

Teaching, research and continuing professional development opportunities for physicians and health professionals are offered through numerous institutions, including Health Sciences North, the Northwestern Ontario Medical Program, the new Northern Ontario Medical School, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, the Regional Cancer Care Program, St. Joseph’s Care Group and the new Cancer Research Institute at Lakehead University, in addition to the various opportunities through foundations and other educational facilities.

In Thunder Bay, your career can be as stimulating as you want it to be. Make your mark and enjoy the lifestyle that only Northwestern Ontario can offer.

Life is better here...

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