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HZA Recruits for CanadaHealthcare In CanadaWhat Kind of Healthcare System Does Canada Have? Canada's publicly-funded healthcare system is the only one among major Western countries that does not have private in-hospital services in addition to a public system for all. more Ranking Countries' Healthcare Systems Ranking organizations use different data to measure the overall quality of a country's healthcare system. The media tends to quote population longeivity as an indicator of a country's overall healthcare quality. more Jobs |
Jobs In CanadaPhysicians' Life in CanadaEnhanced Skills for Family Physicians in Canada There is currently a demand for Family Physicians with skills/training in specialized areas to work in small communities and in remote areas of Canada. A wide variety of formal courses are offered throughout Canada. more Physician Malpractice Insurance in Canada The Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) is a physician-led organization that provides medical malpractice insurance. Fees differ by specialty and province. Would you like to know more? more LicensingCanadian Licensing for Internationally Educated Physicians Ease of Canadian licensing for internationally educated physicians depends on: 1) the country in which the physician was trained, and 2) whether the doctor is a Family Physician or a Specialist. more Must-Dos When Applying for a Medical License in Canada To avoid a delay in issuing a medical license, we present a step-by-step checklist of the process. more Common Errors In Applying for a Canadian Medical License Most applicants make a variation of the same errors: inconsistent dates, not following instructions, etc. At HZA, we check every application before the physician submits it. We are obsessive about providing exactly the requested information. more Work Permits & ImmigrationOverview of Canadian Work Permit Pathways for Physicians A temporary work permit or a permanent residency visa are the two main options for working in Canada. The main differences are cost and the time to obtain the permit. Otherwise, there is no difference in the benefits you receive or work responsibilities. more CUSMA Free Trade Agreement Work Permits (AKA "NAFTA Visas") A quick overview of work permits for healthcare professionals under the Canada-United States-Mexico Free Trade Agreement. more Common Errors In Applying for a Canadian Work Permit Because you are applying to the government, you are asked more invasive questions, and it's important to answer everything thoroughly, with no omissions. We check everything. more Financial BenefitsRegistered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Contributions can be up to 18% of your annual income, to a maximum (2025) of C$32,490. You pay tax when you withdraw the money, hopefully when you income is lower, so your tax rate is lower. more Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) A very popular savings account, in which you invest after-tax money, so pay no tax when you withdraw the earnings. Unfortunately, the maximum allowed contribution in 2025 is C$7000, but the amount increases almost annually. more Maternity Leave in Canada Not only does this benefit give the baby the undivided attention of the new parents, employers must rehire that new parent after a maximum of one year of maternity leave. The benefit has several other flexible features. more Canadian Government Pensions Contributions to the Canada Pension Plan are mandatory and deducted from your salary. The good news is that historically, CPP has made extremely sound investments with our money. more Employment Insurance (EI) Commonly known as "UNemployment Insurance," in keeping with Canada's social values, EI covers you if you are laid off or are sick and unable to work. (Of course, some people abuse the system ...) more Featured Employers |
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