Interim Local Medical Lead- Rapid Access to Addiction Care Services, Fraser North Addiction Medicine and Substance Use Services (FN RAAC)

Job summary

The Local Medical Lead provides leadership and medical oversight for the Fraser North Rapid Access to Addiction Care Services. They are responsible for ensuring evidence-based care, collaborating with regional medical leads, and developing quality improvement strategies.

Job details

Job Summary Fraser Heath is seeking to fill an interim Local Medical Lead position which provides leadership and direction to the members of the Department of Addiction Medicine and Substance Use Services (AMSUS). Reporting to the Addiction Medicine and Substance Use Services (AMSUS) Program Medical Director/Regional Department Head, the responsibilities of the Local Medical Lead will include, but are not limited to: Provide leadership and medical oversight of the Local Fraser North Rapid Access to Addiction Care Services. Ensure addiction medicine services are provided in alignment with regional evidence base and evidence informed standards of care. Liaise with other Addiction Medicine medical leads to ensure appropriate service provision throughout the region. In collaboration with the Program Medical Director, Addiction Medicine and Substance Use Services, develop quality improvement strategies. Participate in the Regional MHSU committee meetings. Ensure the requirements of programs operating within the department are coordinated. Maintain regular communication with operational leaders, other physician leads and staff physicians within the department. Attend the MHSU regional meetings. Oversee a program of quality monitoring. Promote health and wellness amongst Members. Encourage a healthy, respectful workplace. Review with the AMSUS Program Medical Director the human resource requirements of the Regional Department practicing within the facility. Qualifications:The successful candidate must: Have current licensure with CPSBC and current CMPA coverage. Have CCFP or FRCPC. Be an active medical staff member of the Fraser Health Authority Mental Health and Substance Use Program. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning and professional development. Closing Date: September 28th 2026 Start Date: As soon as possible Remuneration: Stipend Term: Two years (renewable by the Program Medical Director/Regional Department Head). To apply: Please submit a current CV and letter of interest. Recruitment will proceed as per the FHA Medical Staff Bylaws. Compensation Stipend Qualifications CCFP, CMPA, CPSBC Eligible, FRCPC, Member of the Department Locations Community - New Westminster About Fraser Health Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region. People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner. Together, we are the heart of health care. Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Indeed | Glassdoor Protect yourself from recruitment and employment scams. We are aware of suspected fraudulent recruitment activity involving individuals impersonating Fraser Health recruiters or representatives. Fraser Health will never ask candidates or jobseekers for money, fees, gift cards or equipment purchases at any stage of the recruitment process. Learn more >

What you’ll do

The Local Medical Lead provides leadership and medical oversight for the Fraser North Rapid Access to Addiction Care Services. They are responsible for ensuring evidence-based care, collaborating with regional medical leads, and developing quality improvement strategies.

Requirements

Candidates must hold current licensure with CPSBC, maintain CMPA coverage, and possess CCFP or FRCPC certification. Applicants must also be active medical staff members of the Fraser Health Authority Mental Health and Substance Use Program.

Listed skills

• Quality Improvement · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Addiction medicine
• Medical leadership
• Quality improvement
• Clinical oversight
• Stakeholder management
• Strategic planning
• Evidence-based practice
• Health and wellness promotion
• Human resource coordination
• Mental health services
• Communication
• Leadership
• Quality Improvement
• Mental Health
• Quality Monitoring
• Certified Cyber Forensics Professional
• Addiction Medicine

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership
• Social Services
• Addiction Medicine Physician
• Medical Director
• Health Service Managers
• Medical and Health Services Managers