Job prospects Family Physician in the Camrose–Drumheller Region

Over the past few years (2022-2024), there was a major labour shortage for General practitioners and family physicians in the Camrose–Drumheller Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be Very good for general practitioners and family physicians (NOC 31102) in the Camrose - Drumheller region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Alberta's population and its proportion of residents aged 65+ are predicted to increase over the next decade, contributing to demand for this occupation. 
• Employment prospects for family physicians have improved driven by targeted government initiatives and rising healthcare demand.
• The province has launched several efforts to strengthen primary care, including the Modernizing Alberta's Primary Health Care System (MAPS) plan.
• MAPS promotes team-based care and improved access in underserved and rural areas, expanding the role of family physicians.
• The 2025–2028 Alberta Health Business Plan and Budget 2025 prioritize growing the healthcare workforce and reducing barriers to practice.
• These efforts are backed by increased funding for training, recruitment, and retention, with a focus on rural and Indigenous communities.
• As Alberta's population grows and healthcare needs intensify, family physicians are central to delivering accessible, patient-centered care, making this a high-opportunity occupation.

Here are some key facts about general practitioners and family physicians in the Camrose - Drumheller region:

• Approximately 220 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• General practitioners and family physicians mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology