Chiropodist – Independent Contractor

Alliance; Toronto; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Unison Health and Community Services seeks an independent Chiropodist to provide care at the Bathurst-Finch site under a purchase of service agreement. The provider delivers comprehensive foot health assessments, treatment and preventive care in a multidisciplinary setting, emphasizing health promotion and patient education.

Ideal candidates have COCOO licensure, strong clinical skills, and 1–2 years in a community setting; experience with Practice Solutions Suite/PSS is an asset.

Qualifications

• Licensed chiropodist with current COCOO registration.
• Experience in community health and working in multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of social determinants of health and culturally competent care.
• Experience with Electronic Health Records is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive foot health assessments, treatment, and preventive care.
• Maintain clinical records and inventory; ensure quality assurance of equipment.
• Participate in quality care chart audits and standards updates.
• Work with other care providers to support client education and health promotion.

Skills

Chiropodist skills

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Interprofessional collaboration

EHR experience

Education

Chiropody program approved by COCOO

General Certificate of registration with COCOO

Tools

Practice Solutions Suite

Job description

• Purchase of Service for up to 35 hours per week from Nov. 2026 to end of Jan. 2027
• $38.00to $55.00perhour (commensurate on experience)

Unison Health and Community Services is a non-profit, community-based organization that servesneighbourhoods in North West Toronto. Operating out of six locations, Unison offers core services that include primary health care,counselling, health promotion, Early Years programs, legal services, harm reduction programs, housing assistance, adult protective services, Pathways to Education™ and a Diabetes Education Program.Unison’s mission is working together to deliver accessible and high-quality health and community services that are integrated, respond to needs, build on strengths and inspire change.

Unison Health and Community Services is committed to working from an inclusive, pro-choice, sex positive, harm reduction, anti-racist, anti-oppression and participatory framework.

Unison Health and Community Services is seeking the services of an independent Chiropodist to provide care at our Bathurst-Finch site under a purchase of service agreement. The contracted service provider will be responsible for delivering comprehensive foot health assessments, treatment, and preventive care services within a multidisciplinary, collaborative care environment that emphasizes health promotion and client education. The service provider will work collaboratively with other care providers and stakeholders to support high-quality client care, quality improvement initiatives, and the ongoing enhancement of chiropody services. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical expertise, organizational skills, and professional communication skills.

Contractor Specific Responsibilities:

• Perform clinical duties by assessing patients for foot health and illness care, treating and preventing disease, dysfunctions or disorders of the lower limbs by therapeutic or palliative means, utilizing the full scope of chiropodial practice (e.g. prescription drugs, x-ray requisition etc.) during the scheduled hours of service and/or providing on-call service when scheduled.
• Ensure the efficient operation of the chiropody clinic through regular updating of statistical records, ordering of supplies and maintaining and updating inventory.
• Ensure Quality Assurance standards are met as they pertain to the autoclaving of equipment and supplies.
• Ensure autoclave Q1 testing is done as required.
• Participate in Quality of Care chart audits across sites as required by the organization.
• Participate in the review, development, and update of chiropody services based on changes in COCOO Chiropody Standards of Care.

License with the College of Chiropodists of Ontario to practice local anesthesia.

• Successful completion of a chiropody program approved by the Council of the College of Chiropodists of Ontario.
• Current General Certificate of registration with the College of Chiropodists of Ontario.
• Excellent clinical skills in assessment, education and treatment.
• Extensive knowledge of and proficiency in the theory and practice of chiropody.
• 1-2 years’ experience in a community-based setting
• Experience in community health, experience working in a multidisciplinary team, an understanding of health promotion, understanding of social health determinants;
• Experience with Electronic Health Records (experience in Practice Solutions Suite/PSS is an asset).
• Familiarity with the social, economic and cultural conditions of the project’s geographic area, experience in working with local service providers, community groups and networks, and an understanding of local issues and priorities are an asset.
• Experience serving Unison’s priority populations (seniors with complex needs, people with mental health & addiction issues, 2SLGBTQ+, and youth facing barriers).
• Sensitivity to the impact of social health determinants on a diverse, urban, low-income community.
• Sensitivity to and knowledge of the needs of a multicultural, multiracial community.
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and sensitivity to, the impact of social, economic, environmental and cultural issues on diverse communities.
• Knowledge of issues affecting communities facing barriers to access in an urban environment.
• Effective communication (verbal, written and presentation), interpersonal, organizational and administrative skills, including computer literacy skills specific to job requirements.
• Knowledge of a second (or more) language and culture is an asset.
• Ability to work one evening a week.

Location

Toronto , ON

We welcome applications from people who are reflective of the diverse communities we serve, including those who might need accommodation. Where needed, accommodations for applicants with disabilities will be provided, on request, to support their participation in all aspects of the recruitment process.

Unison does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) for screening, assessing, or the selection of applicants.Please note that due to the volume of applications, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.