MOVING HERE:

• Housing in Canada 

• Real Estate

• Rental Accommodation

  1. Kijiji

  2. Used Victoria

  3. Craigslist

  4. Rent BC

• Driver’s Licence

• Health Insurance: In BC, public health insurance is called the Medical Services Plan – or MSP. It covers the cost of medically-necessary insured doctor services.

• Social Insurance Number: The Social Insurance Number (SIN) is a nine-digit number that you need to work in Canada or to have access to government programs and benefits.

• Child Care

• Education

WORKING HERE:

• LIVE, WORK, PLAY

• Physician Health and Wellness

FINDING WORK:

• Health Match BC

• Island Health

RUNNING YOUR OWN PRACTICE:

• MOA Office Resources

• SIDFP Checklists: Members of the South Island Division of Family Practice receive a welcome package containing checklists for new and moving practices.

• Registration and Licensing: College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia

• Doctors of BC Resources

• Billing Tips

• Liability Protection: Canadian Medical Protective Association

• Taxes

• Medical Services Plan (MSP): In order to receive payment from MSP for insured services provided to eligible patients, physicians must first enrol with MSP to receive a billing number. After they have enrolled and received their billing number, physicians can submit claims to MSP for services listed in the MSC Payment Schedule and other payment schedules.

• Diagnostic Code Descriptions (ICD-9): All claims submitted by physicians to the Medical Services Plan (MSP) must include a diagnostic code. This information allows MSP to verify claims and generate statistics about causes of illness and death.

• Patient Resources: Resources to help you help your patients

Other Resources:

Education/Training:

• SIDFP Events: Educational and social events for physicians.

• e-Bulletin: Upcoming events and educational opportunities are also posted on the e-Bulletin.

Other Links:

• BC Ministry of Health

• BC Emergency Medicine Network: A provincial initiative connecting physicians who care for patients in emergency settings in BC.

Tourism and Activities:

• Hello BC: Things to do in Vancouver Island!

• Tourism Victoria: Victoria is a unique blend of old world charm and new world experiences. As an island destination, Victoria offers visitors an escape from the hurried world and beams with ambiance.

• South Vancouver Island Videos: Videos showcasing the benefits of working and living on the South Island.