Locum Physician

Wabano Centre; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 208,000 - 234,000; Part time

Job summary

Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health in Ottawa seeks a Locum Physician to provide community-centered care within a culturally-based model. The role partners with an inter-professional team and on-site specialists to support holistic wellness across physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health.

The position offers either part-time or full-time hours, with a schedule from 9 am to 5:30 pm on weekdays, and requires CPSO registration in good standing.

Qualifications

• Registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in a culturally-based model that integrates First Nations, Inuit and Métis perspectives.
• Collaborate with an inter-professional clinical team (nurses, social worker, clinic staff) to deliver care.
• Contribute to holistic wellness addressing physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health.
• Engage with patients and community in a low-barrier, inclusive setting.

Education

CPSO registration in good standing

Job description

Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health – Ottawa, ON

Salary: $151 to 170

Part-time or Full-time

Hours – 9 am to 5:30 pm weekdays

Are you a physician looking to practice meaningful, community-centered care in a setting that values culture as much as clinical excellence? Wabano is seeking a Locum Physician to join our dedicated and collaborative team.

Why Choose Wabano?

Working at Wabano is fundamentally different from a hospital or traditional community health centre. Here, care is rooted in a culturally-based model that respects and reflects the lived experiences of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. Culture is not an add-on—it is embedded in how we deliver care every day.

As part of our team, you will:

• Practice in an environment where culture is actively integrated into care delivery
• Have access to ongoing training and learning opportunities related to Indigenous experiences, history, and culturally safe care
• Contribute to a model that prioritizes holistic wellness—physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health
• Build meaningful relationships with patients and community in a low-barrier, inclusive setting

What You’ll Work With

You will be supported by a strong inter-professional clinical team, including:

• 2 Registered Nurses
• 2 Medical Receptionists
• Social Worker

You’ll also have on-site access to specialists, including:

• OB/GYN
• Respiratory Specialist

Beyond the clinic, Wabano offers a true hub of integrated services designed to meet the diverse needs of clients, with seamless referrals to internal programs and trusted community partners.

• Mental Health Team
  • Clinical Therapist
  • Addictions Counsellors
  • Youth Workers
• Intake Team
• Housing Team
• Culture Team
• Programs Team, including:
  • Health Promotion
  • Diabetes Support & Prevention
  • Palliative Care
• No billing requirements – focus entirely on patient care
• Use of PS Suites for electronic medical records
• Combination of scheduled and walk-in coverage
• Clinic currently undergoing exciting expansion

Requirements

• Registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) in good standing

Join Us

At Wabano, you’ll find more than a locum placement—you’ll find a place where your work contributes to healing, connection, and culturally grounded care. If you’re looking for a role that is both professionally rewarding and personally meaningful, we encourage you to apply.

First Nations, Inuit or Métis candidates will be given priority, please self-identify.

Wabano is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.

Preference will be given to candidates of Indigenous ancestry (please self-identify in your application).

Wabano is dedicated to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted for an employment opportunity or interview, please let us know if you require accommodation.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.All applications are reviewed by our hiring team;Wabano does not use artificial intelligence tools or artificial intelligence-enabled applications to screen or select candidates.