Position OverviewCalian is excited to announce an opportunity for a Physician - Flight Surgeon to join our dedicated clinical team at CFB Petawawa. This role is ideal for a passionate physician who thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment and is looking to make a real difference in the lives of Canada's Armed Forces members.
Physician - Flight Surgeons work both independently and as part of a health care team, providing medical care and advice in primary care settings. Each Flight Surgeon is usually assigned a group of patients and is responsible for managing their care. Patients can see them through scheduled appointments, walk-ins, or when medically needed. At times, Flight Surgeons may also need to work evenings, weekends, or be on-call.
Responsibilities - Diagnose, treat, and monitor aircrew health issues; conduct aircrew and specialized medical exams (e.g., periodic health assessments) in line with official medical standards and timelines.
- Review and assign flight or dive restrictions; investigate and report on medical incidents involving aircrew or divers, including contributing to accident investigations (but not attending crash sites).
- Train Health Services staff in crash response; educate aircrew on aeromedical topics, hazards (e.g., CBRNE, LASER), and safety procedures; support Aerospace Medical Training.
- Build rapport with aircrew, stay informed about air operations, and work with Preventive Medicine and Safety Systems staff on occupational health and equipment matters.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge in aerospace and environmental medicine and carry out other tasks as assigned by senior medical officers.
Qualifications - Licensed and in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
- Certification in Family Medicine with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CCFP)
- Basic Life Support for Health Providers or CPR/AED Level C
- Completion of Canadian Forces Operational Flight Surgeon course
Additional Requirements - You will be able to obtain a Government Security Clearance at the Reliability level
Compensation
Based on skills and experience as outlined in the statement of work
Vacancy
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Security clearances - A security clearance and/or vulnerable sector screening might be required for this position.
- Our recruiter will walk you through the security clearance requirement and process.
