Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry
Experience
Experience an asset
Hybrid
Work must be completed both in person and remotely.
Work setting
Responsibilities
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
- Inoculate and vaccinate patients to prevent and treat diseases
- Advise patients on health care
- Provide counselling and support to patients and their families on a wide range of health and lifestyle issues
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- College of Family Physicians Certification (CCFP)
- Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities
Additional information
Personal suitability
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Team player
- Values and ethics
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
Financial benefits
Other Benefits
- Variable or compressed work week