Physician Specialist – Undersea Medicine

Calian Group Ltd.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider is seeking an Undersea Medicine Physician Specialist to support the Canadian Armed Forces in Toronto or remotely. The role involves assessing the health of military members, especially those in diving operations, and providing expert consultation. Candidates must be licensed to practice medicine in Ontario and hold relevant qualifications in undersea medicine. This position offers a chance to impact military health and requires the ability to work in demanding conditions.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice medicine in Ontario.
• Diploma or Fellowship in Hyperbaric Medicine or 5+ years relevant experience.
• Current ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct diving-related medical assessments.
• Advise on diver medical fitness.
• Support primary care physicians.
• Maintain health records.
• Participate in committees and research.

Skills

Expert consultation in diving operations

Medical policies advising

Research in undersea medicine

Training delivery

Education

Licensed to practice medicine

Diploma or Fellowship in Hyperbaric / Undersea Medicine

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

Job description

Calian is proud to continue a long-standing contractual relationship with the Department of National Defence (DND) to provide healthcare services to the Canadian Armed Forces. Through the Health Care Provider Contract, Calian employs health care professionals across Canada who are integral to supporting the health and wellbeing of our military members.

Position Overview

Calian Health is looking for an Undersea Medicine Physician Specialist to support the Canadian Armed Forces either on-site at their Toronto outpatient clinic or remotely. Working as part of a specialized team, the physician will provide expert consultation to military primary care doctors and assess the health of CAF members, especially those involved in diving operations.

This role involves working in demanding environments, including extended time in hyperbaric chambers. Responsibilities also include advising on medical policies, conducting research, supporting personnel selection and fitness evaluations, and teaching Undersea Medicine courses.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and review diving-related medical assessments, consultations, and file documentation.
• Perform and assess initial and periodic diver medical exams per CF Health Services guidelines.
• Advise the Aerospace and Undersea Medical Board (AUMB) on diver medical fitness.
• Support and consult with primary care physicians involved in dive medicine.
• Maintain occupational health records using military health systems.
• Contribute to policy development for dive medical fitness, diagnostics, and treatment.
• Participate in AUMB and related committees (may involve travel).
• Provide medical screening and emergency response for human subject research and hyperbaric chamber operations.
• Deliver lectures and training at the School of Operational Medicine (Dive Medicine Basic and Advanced, Medical Officer Courses).
• Conduct and support research in diving and aerospace medicine, including protocol development, ethics submissions, data analysis, and report writing.

Qualifications

Licensed to practice medicine in the province / territory of employment.

Plus one of the following :

Hold a recognized Diploma or Fellowship in Hyperbaric / Undersea Medicine (Canada, US, UK, NZ, Australia), or

At least 5 of the last 10 years of relevant experience in diving / undersea medicine (policy, training, research, or clinical care).

Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (Heart and Stroke Foundation standard).

Completed or willing / able to complete the Canadian Forces Advanced Diving Medicine Officer course.

Additional Requirements

You will be able to obtain a Government Security Clearance at the Reliability level

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