Physician Assistant

Calian / Deloitte is a third‑party service provider contracted by the Canadian Armed Forces Recruiting Group (CFRG) to provide information and candidate sourcing support for CAF career opportunities. As an external contractor for the CAF, we are actively looking for Physician Assistant. OVERVIEW As a member of the military, a Physician Assistant (PA), is a health care provider who extends the hand of the supervising physician to remote or isolated locations. A Canadian Armed Forces Physician Assistant is part of the greater military health services team, they provides primary and emergency health care for Canadian Armed Forces members domestically and abroad. Physician Assistants are employed throughout Canada in Health Services Clinics, onboard ship or overseas in support of a myriad of operational missions. RESPONSIBILITIES The primary responsibilities of a Physician Assistant are to: Provide primary health care Provide emergency care Promote health protection and education Practice environmental medicine and hyperbaric medicine Promote occupational health and safety. QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program. Certified PA, holding a current Physician Assistant Certification Council of Canada (PACCC) Certification. Current registration to practise as a Physician Assistant in a Canadian province or territory, the CAF may place you directly into the required on-the-job training program following basic training. HOW TO EXPRESS INTEREST Individuals interested in learning more about this CAF occupation are encouraged to click apply to start a conversation.

The Physician Assistant provides primary and emergency health care to Canadian Armed Forces members domestically and abroad. They operate in various settings including health services clinics, ships, and operational missions.

Candidates must hold a Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program and be certified by the Physician Assistant Certification Council of Canada (PACCC). Current registration to practice in a Canadian province or territory is also required.

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• Primary Health Care
• Emergency Care
• Health Protection
• Health Education
• Environmental Medicine
• Hyperbaric Medicine
• Occupational Health and Safety

• Healthcare
• Government & Public Sector
• Security & Safety

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level

Application method

Direct apply is available