Medical Standards Advisor

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat; Halifax; On-site; CAD 217,000 - 241,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is seeking a Medical Standards Advisor to assess the fitness of Canadian Armed Forces members for service. The ideal candidate will have a medical degree, an unrestricted medical license in Canada, and over 5 years of clinical experience. This role is based in Halifax and Ottawa, and demands bilingual proficiency in English and French. A flexible work arrangement is available.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Opportunities for training and mentorship

Respectful workplace culture

Meaningful initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years clinical experience post-residency is required.
• Bilingual in English and French is essential.
• License to practice medicine must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Assess medical files of CAF members for fitness to serve.
• Determine appropriate Medical Employment Limitations (MELs).

Skills

Investigate and analyze problems in healthcare

Working effectively with others

Thinking things through

Showing initiative and being action-oriented

Demonstrating integrity and respect

Effective communication

Education

Degree from a recognized school of medicine

Unrestricted license to practice medicine in Canada

Job description

Medical Standards Advisor

Reference number : DND25J-150496-000314

Selection process number : 25-DND-EA-MPC-538322 National Defence - Canadian Forces Health Services Group Headquarters

Halifax (Nova Scotia), Ottawa (Ontario)

MD-MOF-03

$217,945 to $240,012

Closing date : 30 January 2026 - 23 : 59, Pacific Time

Who can apply

Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

The first applications could be collected from the inventory as early as November 10, 2025.

This is an inventory process, and candidates will be assessed continuously during this period. Apply early to be considered for immediate vacancies.

Please note that candidates will only be assessed once, and re‑applications to the inventory will not be considered.

Duties

Medical Standards Advisors are licensed physicians who work within the Directorate of Medical Policy (D Med Pol) for the Ottawa location, and within the Canadian Forces Health Services Centre Atlantic for the Halifax location. Their primary responsibility is to assess medical files of CAF members or applicants to determine their medical fitness to serve in the CAF. Using evidence‑based medicine and CAF Medical Standards, the physicians determine appropriate Medical Employment Limitations (MELs) and ensure decisions align with the principles of Universality of Service and Common Enrolment Medical Standards.

Work environment

We value diversity, inclusion, and accessibility and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to bring their unique skills and perspectives to our workplace.

We offer

• Flexible work arrangements (including hybrid options where operationally feasible)
• Opportunities for training, mentorship, and career growth
• A respectful and inclusive workplace culture
• The chance to be part of meaningful initiatives that make a difference

Qualifications

• ED1. Graduation with a degree from a recognized school of medicine.
• OC1. Occupational Certification Hold an unrestricted license to practice medicine from a provincial or territorial medical regulatory authority in Canada.
• EX1. Experience – clinical Significant in this context means a minimum of 5 years clinical experience post‑residency.
• Language requirements
  • English – Essential
  • French – Essential
  • Bilingual Imperative (BBC / BBC)
  • Bilingual Imperative (CBC / CBC)
  • Bilingual Imperative (CCC / CCC)
• Abilities – A1 Ability to investigate, analyze and resolve problems related to the provision of health care using a system‑thinking approach.
• Competencies – C1 Working effectively with others.
• Competencies – C2 Thinking things through.
• Competencies – C3 Showing Initiative and Being Action-Oriented.
• Competencies – C4 Demonstrating Integrity and Respect.
• Competencies – C5 Communication.
• Asset experiences – AEX1 Experience reviewing patient care and health needs as it relates to their occupational requirements.
• Asset experiences – AEX2 Experience in the investigation and management of complaints and other incidents related to medical care.
• Asset experiences – AEX3 Experience managing patients with complex care needs in a multidisciplinary or a multi‑provider setting.
• Asset experiences – AEX4 Experience in applying principles and process of continuous quality improvement in a health care setting.
• Asset experiences – AEX5 Experience in health‑related program and policy development.

Employment Equity

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women.

The Department of National Defence is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive team that reflects Canada's population.

To achieve a representative workforce, selection may be based on qualified candidates self‑declaring as belonging to one or more of the following EE designated groups: Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, women, and visible minorities. We encourage you to indicate if you belong to one or more of the designated groups when you apply.

Operational Requirements

• OR1. Willingness and ability to travel as required based on operational needs (including overnight travel).
• OR2. Willingness and ability to work overtime and/or modify work hours based on operational requirements.

Conditions of Employment

Reliability Status security clearance.

COE2. Hold and maintain unrestricted license to practice medicine from a provincial or territorial medical regulatory authority in Canada.

COE3. Strict adherence to the Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Code of Values and Ethics, Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector, Directive on Conflict of Interest, and Defence Administrative Orders and Directives (DAOD) 7021-1, Conflict of Interest.

Application Process

We accept online applications only. Please click "Apply online" to submit your application. If there are limitations or special circumstances preventing you from submitting your application via the GC Jobs online portal, you must contact us and receive approval to apply via an alternate means prior to the closing date.

Depending on the position being staffed, additional qualifications, operational requirements and/or conditions of employment may be required. Various assessment tools may be used: application screening, interviews, role play scenarios, written assessments, reference checks, etc. Appointment decisions may be based on criteria such as matching experience or qualifications to the work team, specific duties, depth and breadth of experience, competencies, and organizational needs.

Legal Notices

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