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Specialist Physicians  (NOC 3111)
Moncton--Richibucto Region
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This unit group includes specialist physicians in clinical medicine, in laboratory medicine and in surgery. Specialists in clinical medicine diagnose and treat diseases and physiological or psychiatric disorders and act as consultants to other physicians. Specialists in laboratory medicine study the nature, cause and development of diseases in humans. Specialists in surgery perform and supervise surgical procedures. Specialists in clinical medicine usually work in private practice or in a hospital while those in laboratory medicine and in surgery usually work in hospitals. Residents in training to become specialist physicians are included in this unit group.

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Specialists in clinical medicine perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Diagnose and treat diseases and physiological or psychiatric disorders
  • Order laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures
  • Prescribe medication and treatment and refer patients for surgery
  • Act as consultants to other physicians
  • May conduct medical research.
Specialists in laboratory medicine perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Study the nature, cause and development of diseases in humans and the structural and functional changes caused by diseases
  • Conduct microscopic and chemical analyses of laboratory samples and specimens
  • Supervise laboratory activities
  • Act as consultants to other physicians.
Specialists in surgery perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Assess patients' diseases or disorders to determine appropriate surgical procedures
  • Perform and supervise surgical procedures to correct physical abnormalities and deficiencies and repair injuries
  • Act as consultants to other physicians.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Moncton, Bouctouche, Dieppe, Richibucto, Riverview, Sackville, Shediac, McEwen, Salisbury

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Outlook & Prospects for Specialist Physicians in Moncton--Richibucto Region

The future forecast and current conditions for an occupation can vary based on location or due to changes in the economy, technology, or demand for a product or service.

Local Employment Potential Information

Table on the employment potential for Specialist Physicians in Moncton--Richibucto Region as well as in the rest of the New Brunswick.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
Moncton--Richibucto Region Good 2012-06-05

Currently the chances of qualified Specialist Physicians finding employment are considered to be good in the local area.

Many of the jobs in this occupation can be found in the Health Care, Social Assistance and Public Administration industries.

In the local area, hospitals are the main employers for this occupational group. Some vacancies were noted online for positions at l'Hôpital Georges-L.-Dumont and The Moncton City Hospital. Both hospitals are referral centers for communities in the Southeast area. Numerous specialists' physicians are currently working at one or both hospitals in a variety of medical services. Certain specialties are only available in Moncton and are provided by specialists who serve to all of New Brunswick.

This occupation has long been in shortage not only in New Brunswick but across Canada. This is a highly regulated occupation with a restricted number of training opportunities.

Technical progress in telecommunications may mean that specialists can provide services at a distance, perhaps in collaboration with general practitioners. In certain specialties, it's very difficult to find a Canadian trained labour force. When this occurs, hospitals in the area must sometimes consider hiring foreign graduates who qualify for licensure in New Brunswick but the process can be extensive. According to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick, approximately 25 per cent of the province's doctors are foreign trained.

Employment opportunities for Specialist Physicians may vary in different communities across the province. You may want to check for specific opportunities in your community. Also, people who are able to work elsewhere may want to research the opportunities for this occupation in other areas of NB or in other provinces across the country.

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

Local Labour Market News

Week of Jan 21 – Jan 25, 2013

  • A new daycare, Couvée de la vallée, is now open in Memramcook. This centre can welcome 28 children from newborn to 12 years old and employs four individuals.

Week of Jan 07 – Jan 11, 2013

Week of Nov 12 – Nov 16, 2012

Week of Jul 16 – Jul 20, 2012

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
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