Ethical recruitment of practice-ready international physicians from approved jurisdictions to support Canada’s healthcare system.
CAN PATHWAYS IMMIGRATION & RECRUITMENT
Bridging Talent with Canadian Healthcare
đź“Ť Recruitment of General Practitioners & Family Physicians
âś” Licensed or license-eligible
âś” Domestic & international candidates
âś” End-to-end recruitment & immigration support
Staff your clinic with the right doctors – seamlessly and strategically.
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Your Recruitment Challenge, Our Expertise
As Canadian healthcare clinics face ongoing physician shortages, CAN Pathways offers tailored recruitment solutions for General Practitioners and Family Physicians — both locally and internationally trained.
We Offer:
01. Pre-screened, license-eligible candidates
02. Support with licensing, immigration, and relocation
03. Retention-focused onboarding and integration
04. Flexible hiring options: Full-time, Locum, or Shared Practice
Whether you need immediate coverage or long-term staffing, we streamline the process from start to finish.
Step-by-Step Recruitment Process
1. Clinic Needs Consultation
We schedule a discovery meeting to understand your clinic’s staffing goals, location, and ideal candidate profile.
2. Candidate Sourcing & Pre-Screening
We tap into our extensive network of Canadian and internationally trained physicians. Each candidate is vetted for eligibility, communication skills, and readiness.
3. Licensing & Immigration Coordination
Our in-house team assists with:
• LMIA (if needed)
• Work permit & PR pathways
• Licensing navigation (e.g., CPSA, MCCQE1, PRA)
4. Offer & Contract Finalization
We coordinate interviews and guide contract development to ensure alignment on expectations, compensation, and timelines.
5. Relocation & Settlement Support
We assist with travel, housing, local orientation, and community integration for a smooth transition.
6. Ongoing Support & Retention
We provide post-placement check-ins to ensure both clinic and doctor are supported for long-term success.
Our Team: Experts in Healthcare & Immigration
RCIC-Licensed Immigration Consultants
Healthcare Licensing Specialists
Clinical Recruitment Advisors
Relocation & Retention Experts
With decades of combined experience, our team is here to manage every detail so you can focus on delivering patient care.
When you work with CAN Pathways, you’re backed by a full-service team committed to your clinic’s growth.
An Award-Winning Recruitment Partner You Can Trust
CAN Pathways has earned national and global recognition for our excellence in immigration and recruitment:
Top 40 Under 40 Entrepreneurs in Canada
Award for Global Expansion
One of Canada’s Most Trusted Recruitment & Immigration Firms
We don’t just fill positions — we build long-term healthcare partnerships.
Let’s Build Your Clinical Team
Partner with CAN Pathways to:
Improve staffing reliability
Shorten hiring timelines
Expand patient access
Secure long-term physician retention
The right doctor changes everything.
International Physician Recruitment for Canada’s Healthcare System Ethical Recruitment of Practice-Ready Physicians from Approved Jurisdictions
CAN Pathways partners with provincial health authorities, hospital networks, and healthcare organizations across Canada to address critical physician shortages. We recruit qualified doctors for all provinces and territories of Canada, both locally and internationally, through ethical and fully compliant pathways. Our end-to-end services ensure alignment with MCC guidelines, provincial licensing pathways, IRCC requirements, and the WHO Global Code of Practice — helping to strengthen healthcare delivery across all provinces and territories.
Addressing Canada’s Growing Healthcare Needs with Global Medical Talent
International Physician Recruitment for Canada
Supporting Canadian Healthcare Organizations Through Local and International Talent Solutions
Canada is experiencing a nationwide shortage of qualified physicians. CAN Pathways helps bridge this gap by recruiting internationally trained doctors and sourcing qualified physicians locally, supporting healthcare organizations in all Canadian provinces and territories.
Our approach is fully ethical and compliant, aligned with the standards of the Medical Council of Canada (MCC), Provincial Medical Regulatory Authorities (Colleges of Physicians and Surgeons), IRCC, and the WHO Global Code of Practice on the International Recruitment of Health Personnel.
Why Work with CAN Pathways?
â–Ł Â Specialized expertise in recruitment of physicians, specialists, and GPs
â–Ł Â End-to-end recruitment for all provinces and territories
â–Ł Â Recruiting physicians locally and internationally through compliant pathways
â–Ł Â Focus on doctors from jurisdictions recognized by Canadian provincial regulatory authorities
â–Ł Â Full compliance with MCC, Provincial Colleges of Physicians & Surgeons, IRCC, and WHO Global Code
▣  Complete lifecycle support — from sourcing and credential verification to immigration and relocation
Navigating Provincial Licensing Processes
Each Canadian province and territory has its own Medical Regulatory Authority (College of Physicians and Surgeons) which sets the standards and processes for physician licensure.
CAN Pathways provides full support to healthcare organizations and physicians in navigating these provincial licensing processes — ensuring compliance and alignment at every stage
Advising physicians on the appropriate provincial licensing pathway
Assisting with the Medical Council of Canada (MCC) qualification process where required (MCCQE Part I)
Coordinating with Provincial Colleges of Physicians and Surgeons regarding eligibility, application process, and timeline
Assisting employers in understanding the differences between provisional, restricted, and full licensure pathways in each province
 Supporting physicians with document preparation, credential verification, and pathway tracking
Important : Final licensure decisions are solely under the authority of each Provincial Medical Regulatory Authority. CAN Pathways supports the process but does not influence regulatory decisions.