Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 40 to 50 hours per year Education: Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

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Private practice Clinic

Tasks

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Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals Examine patients' health condition to identify diseases and injuries Help patients develop healthy habits, break old habits and reshape their approach to wellness Order laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures to determine the most appropriate medical treatment Consult with other medical practitioners to evaluate patients' physical and mental health Prescribe and administer medications and treatments Advise patients on health care Be the patient advocate Co-ordinate or manage primary patient care Provide counselling and support to patients and their families on a wide range of health and lifestyle issues

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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College of Family Physicians Certification (CCFP) Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC) Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination (MCCQE I and MCCQE II)

Security and safety

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Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Fast-paced environment Physically demanding Attention to detail Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

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Dependability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Flexibility Organized

Screening questions

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Are you available for the advertised start date? Are you currently legally able to work in Canada? Are you willing to relocate for this position?

Other benefits

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Free parking available Learning/training paid by employer On-site amenities

Support for newcomers and refugees

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Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.) Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.) Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition

Support for mature workers

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Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination * Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers