Emergency Medicine Specialist (Medical Specialist)

Canadian Armed Forces; Petawawa; On-site; CAD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

The Canadian Armed Forces seeks Emergency Medicine Specialists (FRCPC(EM)) to provide critical care in military operations, lead teams, and educate peers. Successful candidates will have certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and will play a vital role in both civilian and military healthcare environments.

Qualifications

• Certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Emergency Medicine.
• Unrestricted medical license in Canada.
• Experience in both military and civilian healthcare settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized urgent and emergent resuscitative care during operations.
• Educate and mentor other healthcare providers.
• Participate in multidisciplinary emergency resuscitation teams.

Skills

Leadership

Emergency resuscitation

Education and mentorship

Education

FRCPC in Emergency Medicine

Job description

Emergency Medicine Specialist (Medical Specialist)

OFFICER | Full Time, Part Time

As a member of the military, Emergency Medicine Specialists (FRCPC(EM)) are certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and belong to the Medical Specialist occupation in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF).

Overview

Emergency Medicine Specialists in the CAF provide specialized urgent and emergent resuscitative care in pre-hospital and hospital environments for Canadian Forces Health Services during domestic and international operations. They have leadership roles within CAF Health Services and serve as mentors and educators for military healthcare providers. Their primary responsibilities include:

• Participating in multidisciplinary emergency resuscitation teams in deployed settings both in Canada and internationally;
• Providing in-transport care as part of specialized Forward Air Evacuation teams for injured or ill CAF members;
• Educating and mentoring other emergency medicine providers and advising on best practices in resuscitation care;
• Maintaining clinical skills through positions in civilian healthcare facilities that meet CAF requirements;
• Contributing to healthcare policy development within the CAF.

Work Environment

Emergency Medicine Specialists maintain clinical readiness by working in larger civilian hospitals across Canada, alongside civilian colleagues. They participate in education, research, military skills training, and field exercises. Deployment to unique clinical environments may be required for domestic and international operations.

Pay and Benefits

A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For more information, contact a Health Services Recruiter at: [e-mail]

Applicants certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Emergency Medicine with an unrestricted license in Canada are eligible to apply. To learn more or to apply, email us with the subject line: MEDICAL SPECIALIST.