Family Physician, Primary Health Care

Alliance for Healthier Communities; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading community health organization in Toronto is seeking a Family Physician on a temporary part-time basis, emphasizing holistic and inclusive client-centered care. The role includes responsibilities for direct primary care, collaboration with a dedicated team, and a commitment to social determinants of health. Candidates should have a strong focus on community service and experience with diverse populations, alongside providing high-quality healthcare in a supportive interdisciplinary environment.

Benefits

Extended health and dental coverage

Group life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Healthcare discounts

Paid orientation and ongoing training opportunities

4 weeks of vacation to start

11 paid statutory and organizational holidays

Membership in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in primary care or community-based health settings.
• Licensed and in good standing with CPSO & CFPC.
• Experience working with 2SLGBTQ+ populations, including providing Gender Affirming Care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accessible, comprehensive primary care emphasizing health promotion and illness prevention.
• Consult and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members.
• Engage in quality initiatives and program evaluation.

Skills

Interdisciplinary team collaboration

Communication skills

Culturally competent care

Education

Medical degree and residency in Family Medicine

CPSO and CFPC certification

Job description

• Temporary Part-time Position: 21 hours per week
• Contract Period: June 2025 to October 2026

LAMP Community Health Centre is a multi-service, community based charitable organization that provides a wide range of programs and services to improve a person's health. LAMP uses a co-ordinated approach to connect people to medical services and other programs that build personal resources. By providing services that improve physical, emotional, social and economic well-being, people can better control their health and environment.

Our organization is grounded in principles of health equity, and we are committed to delivering services and programs through an anti-racism, anti-oppression lens. We strive to create a healthier community by putting people first and addressing systemic barriers to care.

At the heart of our work is an interdisciplinary approach that delivers holistic, community-based care – with a strong focus on individuals who experience barriers to accessing health services. Our team is deeply committed to inclusivity and works within the social determinants of health framework, emphasizing prevention, health promotion, and client education.

As a Family Physician, you will report to the Senior Director of Clinical Services, and collaborate closely with a dedicated interdisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive primary care to clients and their families. This role actively integrates an understanding of clients’ social contexts to support meaningful, client-centered care.

Primary Responsibilities

Direct Primary Care: Deliver accessible, comprehensive care emphasizing health promotion, illness prevention, and care continuity.

Team Collaboration:Support primary care indirectly by consulting with Nurse Practitioners and other staff, contributing to clinical protocol development, and collaborating with health promotion team members on clinic programming and planning when appropriate.

Quality Improvement & Program Development: Engage in quality initiatives, and collaborate on program planning, delivery, and evaluation with leadership and interdisciplinary staff.

Medical Education & Knowledge Sharing: Serve as a preceptor for students and residents when applicable, and contribute to a culture of learning across disciplines.

Clinical Leadership: Provide leadership in the organization and operations of medical services, supporting excellence in care delivery. Employ evidence-based practice integrating research with clinical expertise and client values to aid organizational approaches to providing optimal care.

Professional Growth & Community Engagement: Actively participate in communities of practice (e.g., gender-affirming care), stay current with clinical trends, and maintain ongoing professional development—especially as it relates to priority populations and equity-driven initiatives.

Licensed and in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) and College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)

Minimum 3 years’ experience in primary care or community-based health settings (preferred)

Experience working with 2SLGBTQ+ populations, including providing or a demonstrated commitment to Gender Affirming Care (GAC)

Proven ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary team environments

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to support marginalized populations facing complex health and social challenges, including those impacted by discrimination

Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate information and ideas to support understanding with diverse demographics, newcomers, and individuals with language barriers

Demonstrated commitment and understanding of primary health care, harm reduction, health promotion, Anti-Oppression; Harm Reduction, community-based practice, and the social determinants of health.

Familiarity with Ontario’s health system, and knowledge of immigration and health policy

A valid driver’s license is considered an asset

Knowledge of local communities, priority populations, or fluency in a second language reflective of the community served is an asset

What We Offer

For qualifying full-time and part-time employees and pro-rated to full time equivalent:

• Extended health and dental: coverage for prescription drugs, vision, health practitioners and more
• Group life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): free, confidential support
• Healthcare discounts via Altum Health for services like massage therapy and physiotherapy
• Free access to employee engagement platform Motivosity

Work-Life Balance & Time Off

• 4 weeks of vacation to start plus paid sick days
• 11 paid statutory and organizational holidays
• Pension: membership in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• No 24-hour rotational shifts (*physicians do support pooled after hours on-call with stipend)
• No overhead costs – EMR, supplies, tech, management and staff support provided

Growth, Purpose & Community Impact

• Paid orientation, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities
• On-site and e-learning, plus access to course fee support
• Opportunities to serve diverse communities through inclusive, client-centered care
• Collaborative work environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement
• Active involvement in internal/external committees and community partnerships
• A workplace committed to equity, diversity, and removing barriers to accessibility

Location

Toronto , ON

How to apply:

LAMP Community Health Centre is dedicated to achieving a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community it serves and encourages applications from equity seeking groups. Requests for accommodation due to disability can be made at any stage in the recruitment process.

Please send your resume with a cover letter to Human Resources:

• Subject │ Job Opening for Family Physician, PHC
• External Deadline │ Openuntil position is filled

We thank all applicants for their interest.However, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls please.