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Physician Specialist – Undersea Medicine

Calian GNSS2 days ago
Remote
Remote
Senior Level
part_time

About the role

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.

Location

Remote, CAN

Job Type

Part Time

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

Security clearances

  • A security clearance and/or vulnerable sector screening might be required for this position.
  • Our recruiter will walk you through the security clearance requirementand process.

About Calian GNSS

Wireless Services

Calian GNSS is a leading producer of high-performance GNSS antennas and related products that are focused on the requirements for precision and multi-constellational GNSS receivers. We offer a wide range of high-performance products in many formats to specifically address the requirements of most GNSS applications, including Globalstar and Iridium SATCOM. We pride ourselves in producing the very best antennas available in the mid-range market segment.

Calian GNSS also produces a comprehensive range of end-to-end telematics systems for the two way radio systems, most particularly for Motorola MOTOTRBO™ products, Tait DMR and P25 systems and Kenwood Nexedge™ products.

The Calian GNSS team is composed of seasoned professionals with a long history in GNSS antennas and RF product radio systems. Innovation is a core value in our corporate culture.

Tallysman was acquired by Calian Group Ltd. in September 2020.