Dermatologist – Canada LMIA Sponsored

Dermatologists in Canada are specialist physicians who diagnose, treat and manage diseases as well as conditions of the skin, hair, nails, and mucous membranes. Demand for Dermatologists in Canada is strong and persistent, driven by an aging population with rising rates of skin cancer, growing awareness of inflammatory skin conditions, long specialist wait times that regularly exceed 6–12 months in many provinces, and a national shortage of dermatologists particularly outside major urban centres.

International Medical Graduates (IMGs) with dermatology training are increasingly sought by health authorities and private clinics and many positions are LMIA-approved, allowing employers to hire foreign-trained dermatologists when no suitable Canadian candidates are available.

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Key Facts

• NOC Code: 31100 (Specialist physicians)
• Work Settings: Academic dermatology centres, hospital-based dermatology units, community and private dermatology clinics, skin cancer and melanoma programs, phototherapy clinics, contact dermatitis and patch testing clinics, Mohs micrographic surgery centres, paediatric dermatology programs, teledermatology platforms
• Regulation: Each province/territory has its own College of Physicians and Surgeons responsible for specialist physician licensure (e.g., CPSO in Ontario, CPSBC in BC, CPSA in Alberta); the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) oversees dermatology specialist certification

Popular Canadian Cities & Regions Hiring Dermatologists

Major hubs like Toronto (Greater Toronto Area) and Vancouver (Lower Mainland) offer diverse academic, hospital, and private dermatology roles across general dermatology, dermatologic oncology, Mohs surgery, and paediatric dermatology, while Calgary and Edmonton offer competitive positions through Alberta Health Services academic programs and a thriving private clinic market.

Montreal requires French proficiency but hosts active dermatology programs at McGill and the Université de Montréal, whereas Ottawa provides stable academic and community dermatology roles with consistent demand across both public and private practice settings. Meanwhile, Winnipeg and Halifax show consistent dermatologist demand, with Atlantic provinces offering targeted specialist recruitment incentives for internationally trained physicians.

Regional and smaller urban centres including London (ON), Hamilton (ON), Saskatoon, Regina, and Victoria (BC) have severe dermatologist shortages and actively recruit through provincial specialist incentive programs, often offering signing bonuses, relocation support, and guaranteed patient volumes.

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Popular Companies & Healthcare Organizations Hiring Dermatologists

Dermatologists in Canada work across a broad range of public academic programs, hospital outpatient departments, and private clinics — many of which actively support LMIA applications and IMG specialist recruitment programs.

• University Health Network (UHN) / Toronto General Hospital — Toronto; academic dermatology program with roles in inflammatory skin disease, skin oncology, and inpatient consultation
• Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre / Odette Cancer Centre — Toronto; dermatologic oncology and Mohs surgery program
• St. Michael’s Hospital (Unity Health Toronto) — Toronto; academic dermatology and wound care roles
• McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) — Montreal, QC; academic dermatology program; bilingual roles, French proficiency required
• Alberta Health Services (AHS) Dermatology Program — Academic and community dermatology positions across Calgary and Edmonton
• Vancouver General Hospital / UBC Dermatology — BC academic dermatology program including skin cancer and paediatric dermatology
• Hamilton Health Sciences / McMaster University — Hamilton, ON; academic dermatology and skin cancer roles
• IWK Health Centre / QEII Health Sciences Centre — Halifax, NS; adult and paediatric dermatology recruitment for Atlantic Canada
• Health Match BC — Provincial dermatology specialist recruitment for British Columbia communities
• Health Force Ontario / HOMRA — Provincial specialist recruitment coordinating dermatologist placements in underserved Ontario regions

Salary and Employee Benefits for Dermatologists in Canada

Dermatologists are among the highest-compensated specialist physicians in Canada, reflecting strong patient demand, procedural billings, and limited supply. National average gross annual earnings for Dermatologists in Canada are around CAD $400,000–$700,000+, with significant variation by province, practice model (academic vs. private), procedural volume, and the proportion of cosmetic vs. medical dermatology in the practice.

National Earnings Overview

• Academic / Hospital Dermatologist (fee-for-service): CAD $380,000–$560,000+
• Community / Private Practice Dermatologist: CAD $450,000–$700,000+
• Mohs Surgeon / Dermatologic Oncologist: CAD $500,000–$800,000+
• Academic / Salaried Dermatologist (APM): CAD $270,000–$420,000
• Rural / Regional Dermatologist (with incentives): CAD $500,000–$850,000+

Qualifications and Skills Required

To work as a Dermatologist in Canada, internationally educated physicians (IMGs) must complete a multi-step credentialing, examination, residency, and fellowship process regulated by the Medical Council of Canada, the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and provincial Colleges of Physicians and Surgeons.

• Medical Degree: A recognized medical degree (MBBS, MD, MBChB, or equivalent) from an accredited institution; assessed for recognition by the Medical Council of Canada (MCC) and provincial regulatory bodies.
• MCC Qualifying Examinations: Pass the Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination Part I (MCCQE1) and Part II; prerequisites for specialist licensure in all provinces.
• Dermatology Residency: Completion of a Royal College-accredited dermatology residency program (typically 5 years in Canada including 1 year of internal medicine); IMGs apply through the Canadian Resident Matching Service (CaRMS), which is highly competitive for dermatology — one of the most competitive specialties in Canadian medicine.
• Subspecialty Fellowship: Fellowship training in areas such as Mohs micrographic surgery, paediatric dermatology, dermatopathology, contact dermatitis, or cosmetic dermatology adds 1–2 additional years and significantly enhances academic and procedural employability.

How to Apply for Dermatologist Jobs in Canada (LMIA-Approved as a Foreigner)

The pathway to practising as a Dermatologist in Canada as an internationally educated physician is among the most competitive of any medical specialty — dermatology residency is one of the hardest to match into through CaRMS. Follow these steps:

1. Obtain MCC Source Verification: Register with the Medical Council of Canada (MCC) Physician Credentials Repository (MCCPCR) and submit your medical degree, postgraduate training, and dermatology credentials for source verification — begin this process as early as possible.
2. Pass the MCCQE Part I and II: Write and pass both Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examinations; these are prerequisites for residency applications and specialist licensure in all provinces.
3. Apply Through CaRMS: Apply to Canadian dermatology residency programs through the Canadian Resident Matching Service (CaRMS); dermatology is among the most competitive specialties for IMGs — a strong application requires exceptional letters of reference, demonstrated research output, evidence of dermatology training, and recent clinical practice documentation.