Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry
Work setting
Willing to relocate
Clinic
Tasks
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
Perform and assist in routine surgery
Inoculate and vaccinate patients to prevent and treat diseases
Advise patients on health care
Supervise staff
Report births, deaths, contagious and other diseases to government authorities
Be the patient advocate
Co-ordinate or manage primary patient care
Provide acute care management
Provide counselling and support to patients and their families on a wide range of health and lifestyle issues
Supervision
Staff in various areas of responsibility
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
College of Family Physicians Certification (CCFP)
Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
Support for newcomers and refugees
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.)
Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
Support for Indigenous people
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
