Welcome to Sault Ste. Marie!
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario offers physicians the opportunity to build a rewarding medical career while enjoying a high quality of life. Here, you’ll find a supportive healthcare community, meaningful clinical work, and the resources and infrastructure that make long-term practice sustainable. Our community values physicians who want to make a difference, providing the professional support and autonomy needed to thrive.
Beyond the clinic, Sault Ste. Marie provides a relaxed pace of life, immediate access to outdoor recreation, and an affordable cost of living that allows you to put down roots. The Physician Recruitment and Retention Program welcomes you to explore all that our city has to offer — a place where your career and lifestyle can flourish together.
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About Sault Ste. Marie
Outdoor Adventure
Sault Ste. Marie is known as Ontario’s best outdoor adventure town. Cycling, canoeing & kayaking, hiking, fishing, climbing, skiing, snowshoeing, skating….there truly is no off season in Sault Ste. Marie. Visit the Sault Tourism website to learn more.
Festivals and Events
Sault Ste. Marie is all about celebration. All year round, people of all ages can immerse themselves in culture, music, art, heritage, live theatre, comedy, and culinary pleasures.
Get Involved (Clubs and Groups)
Looking to join a sports team, pursue your passion or just meet new people? The Sault has everything from art classes and theatre to soccer, baseball and hockey, yoga studios, climbing clubs, tennis courts and more.
Top 10 Reasons to Move
Looking for reasons to move to Sault Ste. Marie? From our outdoor adventure to our commute times and work-life balance... There are lot's of reasons to move here, but let's start with these 10!
Support
We understand that moving to a new city can be a very overwhelming process. That's why we work hard to make you feel comfortable and welcome in your new home and community. From the initial site visit, you will meet potential new colleagues and community members, both happy to assist in the recruitment process. You will quickly get to know why we love where we live.
Once you make the decision to make Sault Ste. Marie your new home, you can rest assured that your transition will go as smoothly as possible. Understanding that each person and family has various needs, we will work with you to find housing, daycare options, schools to name just a few. No request is too big or small!
Interested applicants may contact Sault Ste. Marie Physician Recruitment & Retention Program.
For more information, please contact:
Tasha Varpio
Manager, Physician Recruitment & Retention
Phone: (705) 759-3720
Email: varpiot@sah.on.ca , saultmed@sah.on.ca
You will need to do a professional and personal needs assessment before any site visit. We tailor each visit based on your assessment and family’s needs. During your visit, we encourage and facilitate introductions to potential colleagues.
Our team will help with the process of job acceptance, moving, and settlement. We often help secure housing, register children to school, and help family members join community activities.
Contact Us
Interested applicants may contact Sault Ste. Marie Physician Recruitment & Retention Program.
Phone: 1 (705) 759-3720
Email: saultmed@sah.on.ca
| Tasha Varpio
Manager, Physician Recruitment & Retention T: 705-759-3720 | C: 705-971-6048 | E: varpiot@sah.on.ca |