TIMMINS, ON – Timmins Economic Development Corporation in partnership with the Timmins and District Hospital and the Timmins Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee (TPRRC), is proud to announce the launch of a new physician recruitment campaign, supported by funding from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs’ Rural Economic Development (RED) program.

The initiative includes a refreshed recruitment website, a new tradeshow booth designed for medical conferences, and a compelling video series featuring local physicians who share their experiences living and working in Timmins. Together, these new tools are designed to promote Timmins as a welcoming, vibrant, and opportunity-rich community for healthcare professionals.

Timmins is currently facing a shortage of more than 40 physicians, including primary care providers and specialists.

The new campaign will soon roll out targeted digital advertising across Canada, focusing on communities with medical schools. The goal is to directly engage medical residents and professionals who are exploring career options and community fit.

“Physician recruitment is more than a healthcare issue—it’s an economic development priority,” says Michelle Boileau, Mayor of Timmins. “Our campaign reflects the urgent need to attract new physicians to meet local healthcare demands and support broader business and community growth.”

Physician recruitment also brings economic benefits beyond healthcare. New physicians represent substantial public investment through provincial funding, help sustain local jobs in healthcare, and contribute to the community as small business owners. Their presence supports other sectors by improving quality of life and making it easier for businesses to attract and retain employees.

This project is being delivered in partnership with the Timmins Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee, a regional collaborative including the Timmins Economic Development Corporation and Timmins and District Hospital, among other key stakeholders.

To learn more or to view the promotional materials, visit movetotimmins.ca/docsintimmins

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Media Contact:
Kelsey Luxton
Marketing and Communications Specialist, Timmins Economic Development
705-360-2600 x7083
Kelsey.luxton@timmins.ca

About the Timmins Economic Development Corporation
The Timmins Economic Development Corporation is the city’s nonprofit community economic development organization supported by Timmins Economic Development.

About Timmins Economic Development
Timmins Economic Development is the city’s community economic development team, which facilitates and supports economic and social activity that creates jobs, diversifies the economy and improves quality of life.

Land Acknowledgement
Timmins Economic Development acknowledges that we are located on the traditional Lands of Mattagami First Nation, Flying Post First Nation, and Matachewan First Nation, home to many Ojibway, Cree, Oji-Cree, Algonquin and Métis people. We also acknowledge that we are situated in Treaty 9 territory (also known as the James Bay Treaty), which is steeped in the rich Indigenous history of many First Nations, Metis and Inuit People.

We make this acknowledgement as a first step in recognizing First Peoples’ long history and living culture, made with respect to Elders, both past and present.