How long does Canadian physician licensing take?

If you are US- or UK-trained, expect 3–6 months from application to provisional licensure in most provinces (BC, AB, NS, NB are fastest). For IMGs without a recognized residency, the Practice Ready Assessment route typically takes 12–18 months including the 12-week clinical field assessment.

Do you support International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?

Yes — IMG placement is one of our core practices. We guide you through MCCQE1, NAC OSCE, credentialing through Physiciansapply.ca, and the Practice Ready Assessment pathway in BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, and NL. We pair IMG candidates with return-of-service positions in communities that match their goals.

How does the US-to-Canada physician pathway work?

ABMS board-certified US physicians qualify for the Streamlined Practice Eligibility Route (SPEC) in BC, NS, NB, and PEI, and most provinces now grant direct licensure to US-trained physicians without further exams. We handle CPSO/CPSBC/CPSA registration, malpractice (CMPA) setup, and a soft-landing package for the entire family.

Can you place locums as well as permanent physicians?

Yes. We staff short-term locum coverage (5–10 day turnaround), 3–6 month contracts, and permanent practice positions across every province. Most of our hospital and clinic partners start with a locum and convert to permanent within 12 months.

What specialties do you recruit?

Family medicine (full-scope, rural, low-risk OB, hospitalist), internal medicine, emergency medicine, psychiatry, anesthesiology, radiology, pediatrics, OB/GYN, general surgery, and most sub-specialties. If you need a niche specialist, ask — we have an active candidate database of 4,000+ Canadian-licensed and licence-eligible physicians.

What is included in family settlement support?

School searches and applications, spousal employment introductions, immigration paperwork (work permits, PR sponsorship), housing tours, banking, drivers licences, and community introductions. Our family settlement coordinator works with the physician's partner directly so the move actually sticks.

Do you handle immigration and work permits?

Yes — we work with licensed RCIC consultants for closed work permits (most provinces have physician-specific LMIA exemptions under IMP code C20), provincial nominee streams, and the Express Entry PR pathway. We routinely move US-trained physicians and their families to Canada under 90 days.

What does it cost to engage BeGlobal for physician recruitment?

We use a retained search model with a partial fee on engagement and the balance on signed start. Pricing is transparent, agreed in writing, and includes licensing project management, candidate vetting, reference checks, and 90-day settlement support. Many of our health authority and FHO clients also use master service agreements.

Are there rural incentives I should know about?

Most provinces offer signing bonuses ($20,000–$120,000), return-of-service grants, locum top-ups, rural retention premiums, and student loan forgiveness. We map every available incentive against your target community and surface only the roles that meet your compensation floor.

What language requirements apply?

All provinces accept English-language certification (IELTS Academic, OET Medicine, CELPIP-General, or Canadian/US/UK/Irish/Australian/NZ training). Quebec additionally requires functional French — we provide free French screening and bridge training to candidates targeting Quebec placements.

Can you help me set up an FHO/FHG or independent practice?

Yes. In Ontario, we help physicians enter Family Health Organizations, Family Health Groups, and Family Health Teams. In other provinces we support APP/AMP enrolment, group fee-for-service set-up, and corporate medicine clinic onboarding.

Do you support physicians moving from Quebec, the UK, Ireland, Australia, or South Africa?

Yes — physicians trained in Quebec, the UK (GMC), Ireland (IMC), Australia/NZ (AHPRA), South Africa (HPCSA), and ACGME residencies in the US generally qualify for direct or fast-track licensure in BC, AB, ON, NS, NB, and NL. We have placed physicians from 28 countries since 2018.

TalentX

Hiring you can actually trust.

From front-line nurses to chief medical officers, we recruit the people Canadian organizations need next — and we keep them there with retention-first onboarding.

Healthcare — physicians, nurses, allied
IT & technology talent
Skilled trades & operations
Executive & fractional search

500+

Placements completed

94%

Year-one retention

21d

Average time-to-shortlist

What you get

A practical, senior team — without the overhead

Healthcare staffing

IEN pathways, locum, permanent, allied health. Full credentialing.

Physician recruitment

All 10 provinces. Licensing, relocation, and family support included.

IT & tech talent

Engineers, data, product, and security — Canadian and global.

Skilled trades

Electricians, HVAC, mechanics, and construction trades.

Executive search

C-suite, VP, and board roles for growth-stage Canadian businesses.

How it works

A clear, repeatable engagement

01
Discovery
We learn your team, role, and what 'good' actually looks like.
02
Shortlist
Pre-vetted, interview-ready candidates in 2–3 weeks.
03
Onboard
We support credentialing, relocation, and first-90-day success.
04
Retain
We check in at 30/60/90 days. Hiring isn't done until they're thriving.

In their words

Real people. Real outcomes.

“Best recruiting partner we've worked with. Period.”

Devon · Head of People · Toronto

“Senior recruiters, fair fees, real outcomes. Refreshing.”

Naomi · VP Talent · Calgary

“They've placed talent across every team we have. All still here.”

Ravi · COO · Ottawa

FAQ

Questions, answered

Which industries do you recruit for?

Healthcare, IT, skilled trades, executive search, and professional services across Canada.

How do you charge?

Flat, predictable fees per placement — or a retained model for high-volume hiring. We share pricing on the discovery call.

Do you support immigration and credentialing?

Yes. Our healthcare practice handles credentialing end-to-end, including IEN pathways and physician licensure in every province.

Get started

Tell us about the roles you're hiring

A team member will reach out within one business day.

Not sure where to start?

Book a 20-minute discovery call. We'll listen, ask sharp questions, and point you in the right direction — no pitch.

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