


The Town of Smithers is situated in the Bulkley Valley of northwestern British Columbia directly on the Trans Canada Yellowhead Highway (Route 16), approximately half way between the cities of Prince Rupert and Prince George.
Smithers is a town of 6,000 people and is a regional service center for the entire Bulkley Valley and because of this, Smithers offers many more amenities than you would normally see in a town of this size. From its position in the Bulkley Valley, Smithers is set against the backdrop of the Hudson Bay Mountain to the west and the Babine Mountain range to the east.
Smithers offers outstanding outdoor recreational pursuits during all phases of the year. This includes fishing and hunting, downhill and cross-country skiing, golfing, snowmobiling, canoeing and kayaking and many more activities too numerous to list. Coupled with a range of urban features such as cultural pursuits and indoor recreation opportunities, Smithers has something for everyone.
INDUSTRY:
Forestry, logging and tourism
Town Population: 5,401 (2016 Census)
Ages of Population:
0-17: 24.5%
18-24: 11.1%
25-64: 52.9%
65+: 11.5% (BC Stats, 2010 Figures)
Health Authority: Northern Health
Health Service Delivery Area: Northwest
Regional District: Bulkley-Nechako
Rural Designation: RSA community
RRP Designation: A
RRP Points: 33
General Practitioners: 32 (www.cpsbc.ca)
Clinics
Central Square Medical Clinic
Box 3760, 1209 Main Street
Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0
P: 250 847-8761
Hrs: 9 am - 5pm
Smithers Community Health
Bag 5000, 3793 Alfred Avenue
Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0
P: 250 847-6400 | F: 250 847-5908
Broadway Medical Clinic
3851 Broadway
Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0
P: 250 847-3097
Moisey Medical Clinic
Box 3777, 3026 Anderson
Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0
P: 250 847-4800
Dr. Collin G Milne Inc.
Box 1029, 1283 Main Street
Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0
P: 250 847-9898
Bulkley Valley District Hospital is a 24 bed acute care GP run hospital.
Bulkley Valley District Hospital Box 370, 3950 - 8th Avenue Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0 P: 250 847-2611 | F: 250 847-2446
http://careers.northernhealth.ca/Communities/NorthwestRegion/Smithers.aspx
Bulkley Valley District Hospital has a 24 hour ER. The operating room is fully operational with cases being completed by the local GP surgeons, visiting general surgeons, a urologist, an ENT and an obstetrician. The hospitals deliveries (average 250 per year) are managed by GPs providing obstetrical services.
Acute Care Beds: 16
Major Medical Care: Transfer to Prince George (374 km)
There is a limited service Emergency Room in this community that is open 24/7. Trauma services are provided at this ER.
Number of Visits Per Year: 13,363 (2009/2010 Statistics: NHA)
Travel distance to transfer hospital: 374 km to Prince George
This community provides anaesthesia services.
This community provides surgical services
This community has obstetric and Caesarian Section services.
There are also midwives in this community:
Bulkley Valley Midwives Box 156, 3772 - C 1st Avenue Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0 P: 250 877-2726 | F: 250 847-5299
Bulkley Valley District Hospital
Box 370, 3950 - 8th Avenue
Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0
P: 250 847-2611 ext. 2613 | F: 250 847-2446
Hrs: Mon-Fri 8 am - 3 pm
There is a blood bank in this community.
X-Ray
Bulkley Valley District Hospital
Box 370, 3950 - 8th Avenue
Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0
P: 250 847-6214
Hrs: Mon-Fri 8 am - 4 pm
Ultrasound
There are ultrasound imaging services in this community.
BC Ambulance Service provides coverage to this community, including Air Ambulance services.
Bulkley Valley District Hospital Pharmacy Box 370, 3950 - 8th Avenue Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0 P: 250 847-6222 | F: 250 847-1795 Pharmasave #34 Box 2577, 1211 Main Street Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0 P: 250 847-8750 | F: 250 847-8760 Pharmasave #105 Box 2530, 3752 - 4th Avenue Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0 P: 250 847-4474 | F: 250 847-4760 Safeway Food & Drug - Pharmacy #144 Box 459, 3664 Yellowhead Highway Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0 P: 250 847-4744 | F: 250 847-1748 Shoppers Drug Mart #2257 Box 877, 1235 Main Street Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0 P: 250 847-2288 | F: 250 847-9034
Bulkley Lodge (70 beds) Box 3640, 3668 - 11th Avenue Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0 P: 250 847-4443 | F: 250-847-3895
Smithers Home and Community Care Box 370, 3950 - 8th Avenue Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0 P: 250 847-6234 | F: 250 847-6239
Canadian Diabetes Association 12459 Alder Road Smithers, BC, V0J 2N1 P: 250 847-4708
Transitions Physiotherapy Suite #200, 3848 - 3rd Avenue Smithers, BC, V0J 2N3 P: 250 877-7575 Alpine Physiotherapy 1268 Main Street Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0 P: 250 877-6966 Smithers Physiotherapy Centre 3868 Broadway Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0 P: 250 847-9808
Bulkley Valley Child Development Centre Box 995, 3350 Poplar Road Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0 P: 250 847-4122 | F: 250 847-9338 www.bvcdc.ca
Adult Mental Health Center & CYMH Smithers 2nd Floor, 3793 Alfred Avenue Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0 P: 250 847-7727 | F: 250 847-5993 Hrs: Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Dze L K'ant Friendship Centre Society Box 2920, 1888 Main Street Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0 P: 250 847-5211 | F: 250 847-5144 www.dzelkant.com BC Schizophrenia Society Mental Health & Addictions Box 3603, 3815 Railway Avenue Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0 P: 250 847-9779 | TFP: 1 888 847-9779 www.bcss.org
Ministry of Children and Family Development 2nd Floor, 3793 Alfred Avenue Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0 P: 250 847-7727 | TFP: 1 866 823-7888 | F: 250 847-7811 Northern Health Authority Bag 5000, 3793 Alfred Avenue Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0 P: 250 847-6400 | F: 250 847-5908 BC Schizophrenia Society Mental Health & Addictions Box 3603, 3815 Railway Avenue Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0 P: 250 847-9779 | TFP: 1 888 847-9779 www.bcss.org
Preschooler Health Day Circuit
Smithers Community Health
Northern Health Unit
3793 Alfred Avenue
Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0
P: 250 847-6400
Pacemaker Clinic - UNBC at Bulkley Valley District Hospital
Northern Health Unit
3950 - 8th Avenue
Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0
P: 250 565-2439
Moricetown Healthy Babies
Health Families Program
205 Beaver Road
Smithers, BC, V0J 2N1
P: 250 847-3613 | F: 250 847-9347
Smithers Pregnancy Outreach Program
Box 3836
Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0
P: 250 847-9477 | F: 250 847-8911
Positive Living: Smithers
3862B Broadway Avenue
Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0
P: 250 877-0042
Hrs: Mon, Wed 11 am - 3 pm, Thurs 3:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Services: Hep C Education and Outreach, Needle Exchange, Harm Reduction, Social Services
Northern Society for Domestic Peace Violence Against Women Counseling Services 3772 - 1st Avenue Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0 P: 250 847-9000 BC Schizophrenia Society Mental Health & Addictions Box 3603, 3815 Railway Avenue Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0 P: 250 847-9779 | TF: 1 888 847-9779 www.bcss.org
Central Square Medical Clinic 1209 Main Street PO Box 3760 Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 P: 250 847-8761 | F: 250 847-2814 Physician Site Coordinator Dr. Marlowe Haskins Office Administrator Tina Haskins
Medical Student Training: Yes
Medical Student: UBC
Family Practice Resident Site: Yes
Medical Resident: UBC
On the Community
Close knit friendly community.
On the Experience
Lots of independence and learning opportunities if keen.
Challenges
Smithers is a new site.
Practice per Day: 18-30
Resident per Day: 10-20
Is there space for the resident to have an office an an examination room? Yes
Would you expect the resident to rotate offices on a regular basis? Yes
Technology:
Electronic Medical Records
Hospital Rounds: Yes
CME Teleconferences: Yes
What other educational opportunities are available to your students and residents (e.g., rounds, CPD)?
May be managing cases in the ER during the day and at night. Possible births and C-sections. Telerounds, resident teaching, PBSG monthly
Dr. Justin Flynn Dr. Barb Kotzee Dr. Isacc Pretorius Dr. Sheila Smith Dr. Jodi Preto Dr. Niki Froese Dr. Mary Knight Dr. Karin Blouw