Job Description

National Defence - Canadian Forces Health Services Group Headquarters


Halifax (Nova Scotia), Ottawa (Ontario)


MD-MOF-03


$217,945 to $240,012
For further information on the organization, please visit National Defence


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Closing date: 30 January 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply:

Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Apply online

Important messages

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We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.


Assessment accommodation


When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.


The first applications could be collected from the inventory as early as November 10, 2025.



This is an inventory process, and candidates will be assessed continuously during this period. Apply early to be considered for immediate vacancies.



Please note that candidates will only be assessed once, and re-applications to the inventory will not be considered.



How does this work?



? Step 1: Read the entire advertisement. Want to join our team? Let us know you're interested! Click "Apply Online"



? Step 2: Tell us about yourself! Attach your resume and answer the screening questions in the online application.



? Step 3: We will carefully review all your qualifications. If your talent matches one of our immediate or upcoming opportunities, we may contact you for further information or assessment.



Creating an environment where diverse perspectives are valued begins with self-declaration. Count yourself in and self-declare by identifying to which employment equity group(s) you belong. In order to self-declare, please ensure to indicate this by checking off the appropriate box within the online application as part of the Employment Equity section.

Duties

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Medical Standards Advisors are licensed physicians who work within the Directorate of Medical Policy (D Med Pol) for the Ottawa location, and within the Canadian Forces Health Services Centre Atlantic for the Halifax location. Their primary responsibility is to assess medical files of CAF members or applicants to determine their medical fitness to serve in the CAF. Using evidence-based medicine and CAF Medical Standards, the physicians determine appropriate Medical Employment Limitations (MELs) and ensure decisions align with the principles of Universality of Service and Common Enrolment Medical Standards.

Work environment

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Are you looking for an opportunity to make a real impact while working in a collaborative and supportive environment? Join our team and contribute to projects that directly support the health, safety, and well-being of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members. As an MD-MOF-03, you will work alongside dedicated professionals committed to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. We value diversity, inclusion, and accessibility and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to bring their unique skills and perspectives to our workplace.



We offer:



??Flexible work arrangements (including hybrid options where operationally feasible)

??Opportunities for training, mentorship, and career growth

??A respectful and inclusive workplace culture

??The chance to be part of meaningful initiatives that make a difference



The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers, offering over 70 types of civilian career opportunities. DND's role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. The civilian workforce is an essential part of the Defence Team. Your knowledge and expertise contribute to the overall mission. In this regard, the department fosters a work environment where you have opportunities to learn, to develop your talents, to progress in your career and have job satisfaction over the long-term.



Together, DND and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) form the largest and most complex organization in Canada. DND's role is to provide services and support to the CAF in their operations and missions at home and abroad. DND and the CAF work side-by-side to fulfill the Government of Canada's mission to defend Canada and Canadians and contribute to international peace, security, and stability efforts.



What do we offer?



At DND we foster a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, learn, progress in their careers, and have job satisfaction over the long-term. You'll enjoy:



? A career among a dynamic and dedicated team

? Opportunities for advancement

? A diverse, respectful, and inclusive work environment

? A total benefits package including a competitive salary, health and dental insurance plans, pension plan and a variety of leave entitlements

Intent of the process

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A pool of partially or essentially qualified candidates may be established through this process and may be used to staff identical or similar positions at the Department of National Defence.



We currently have two (2) positions to staff in Ottawa, ON, and one (1) position to staff in Halifax, NS.

Positions to be filled:

3

Information you must provide

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Your resume.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

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? Essential qualifications are qualifications that you must meet in order to be considered for the position. This means that when you apply, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience listed below.

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EDUCATION:



ED1. Graduation with a degree from a recognized school of medicine.


Degree equivalency


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OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:



OC1. Hold an unrestricted licensed to practice medicine from a provincial or territorial medical regulatory authority in Canada.


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EXPERIENCE:



EX1. Significantclinical experience.


Significant in this context means a minimum of 5 years clinical experience post-residency.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

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Various language requirements

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English Essential

French Essential

Bilingual Imperative (BBC/BBC)

Bilingual Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Bilingual Imperative (CCC/CCC)


Information on language requirements


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ABILITIES:



A1. Ability to investigate, analyze and resolve problems related to the provision of health care using a system thinking approach.


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COMPETENCIES:



C1. Working effectively with others.

C2. Thinking things through.

C3. Showing Initiative and Being Action-Oriented.

C4. Demonstrating Integrity and Respect.

C5. Communication.

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

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? Asset qualifications are qualifications that may be required for the position. If you possess any of the qualifications listed below, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the qualification in your application.



A person may be appointed to the position even though they do not meet any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements, or organizational needs. However, meeting these qualifications is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed, now and in the future.

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ASSET EXPERIENCES:



AEX1: Experience reviewing patient care and health needs as it relates to their occupational requirements.



AEX2: Experience in the investigation and management of complaints and other incidents related to medical care.



AEX3: Experience managing patients with complex care needs in a multidisciplinary or a multi-provider setting.



AEX4: Experience in applying principles and process of continuous quality improvement in a health care setting.



AEX5: Experience in health-related program and policy development.


Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women


Information on employment equity


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ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:



The Department of National Defence is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive team that reflects Canada's population.



To achieve a representative workforce, selection may be based on qualified candidates self-declaring as belonging to one or more of the following EE designated groups: Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, women, and visible minorities.



We encourage you to indicate if you belong to one or more of the designated groups when you apply.


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OPERATIONAL REQUIRMENTS:



OR1. Willingness and ability to travel as required based on operational needs (including overnight travel).



OR2. Willingness and ability to work overtime and/or modify work hours based on operational requirements.

Conditions of employment

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Reliability Status security clearance


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OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:



COE2. Hold and maintain unrestricted licensed to practice medicine from a provincial or territorial medical regulatory authority in Canada.




COE3. Strict adherence to the Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Code of Values and Ethics, Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector, Directive on Conflict of Interest, and Defence Administrative Orders and Directives (DAOD) 7021-1, Conflict of Interest.



Copy and paste these links in your browser for more information:

https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/benefits-military/defence-ethics/policies-publications/code-value-ethics.html

- https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/corporate/policies-standards/defence-administrative-orders-directives/7000-series/7021/7021-1-conflict-of-interest.html

https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=25049 https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=32627

Other information

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The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.


Information on employment equity


Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.


Our organization will only accept on-line applications for this opportunity. Please click "Apply online" to submit your application. If there are limitations or special circumstances preventing you from submitting your application via the GC Jobs online portal, you must contact us and receive approval to apply via an alternate means PRIOR to the closing date.


Depending on the position being staffed: Additional qualifications, operational requirements and/or conditions of employment may be required Varying degrees of breadth and depth of experience may be deemed essential Asset qualifications may be invoked as essential qualifications You may be contacted and asked to submit information or be further assessed


A variety of assessment tools may be used. This may include application screening, interviews, role play scenarios, written assessments, reference checks, board knowledge, interactions with internal staff during the process, etc.


Top down selection may be used during any stage of the selection process. Please note that achieving the pass mark on any of the assessments used does not mean you will move forward in the selection process. Management may decide to use a score that is higher than the pass mark on any of the evaluations used throughout the selection process. Management may also decide to use top-down selection at any stage of the process.


Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria: Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team; Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed; Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience; Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications; Organizational Needs.


Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.


All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the applicants. Your overall conduct and communications, including email correspondence, may be used in the assessment of qualifications and competencies.


If, at any point in this process or upon qualifying in this process, your Values and Ethics do not align with that of the Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Code of Values and Ethics and Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector, you will be eliminated from further consideration in this process.


Copy and paste these links in your browser for more information:

https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/benefits-military/defence-ethics/policies-publications/code-value-ethics.html https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=25049 https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=25049 https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=32627


To ensure the integrity of the selection process, the content and questions of the assessment must remain confidential. Please do not discuss or share the assessment content with anyone, including other candidates. You must complete the assessment, including screening questions, by yourself, without the help of others, including the use of unapproved internet resources and artificial intelligence (such as ChatGPT or any other forms of artificial intelligence). Plagiarism and the use of artificial intelligence is strictly prohibited throughout the entire process and suspected non-compliance will be investigated. Any violation may result in potential consequences which could include your elimination from this selection process.

Preference

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Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.


Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.