Contracts and Compensation

The Government of the Northwest Territories offers full-time physicians and specialists a comprehensive salary and benefits package that includes:

• Competitive recruitment and retention bonuses
• Northern allowance
• Call-back compensation
• Moving assistance
• Special leave
• Self-funded leave plan
• Sick leave
• Maternity leave
• Group health benefits

A new agreement on physician salaries and benefits has been reached, effective May 2012 and detailed information will be posted in the near future.  In the interim, please call Richard Makohoniuk at (867) 873-7113 for information and with any questions you may have.

For a summary of the current contracts, click on the following link:
Family Practitioner Contract
Physician Specialist Contract