Job requirements Surgeon in Canada

Find out what you typically need to work as a surgeon in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Specialist physicians (NOC 31101).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • A bachelor's degree or in Quebec, completion of a college program and one year of pre-medicine university studies is usually required.
  • Graduation from an approved medical school and specific specialty training are required.
  • Completion of the certifying examinations of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and licensing by the provincial or territorial licensing authority are required.
  • Five to six years of specialty residency training are required.
  • Two years of subspecialty training may also be required.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

You might need to get a certification from a regulatory authority before you start working. Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.

Alberta

Job title Physicians (Specialists In Surgery)
Regulated

British Columbia

Job title Surgeon
Regulated

Manitoba

Job title Physician (Specialists In Surgery)
Regulated

Nova Scotia

Job title Physician (surgeon)
Regulated

Ontario

Job title Physician (specialist And Surgeon)
Regulated

Prince Edward Island

Job title Physician (specilaist And Surgeon)
Regulated

Québec

Job title Physician (Specialists In Surgery)
Regulated

Saskatchewan

Job title Physician (surgeon)
Regulated

Yukon

Job title Physician (surgeon)
Regulated

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

Do you want to work in another province or territory?

If you are already certified to work in a regulated occupation in your province or territory, it will be easier for you to have your certification recognized in another province or territory. See the Workers Mobility's website to learn more.

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