About Calian

At Calian, we help organizations overcome obstacles, manage risks, and drive progress. Since 1982, we’ve grown from a small consulting firm into a trusted global company across defence, space, health, nuclear energy, public safety, and government.

We create innovative solutions that tackle complex challenges and help organizations and communities stay resilient, informed, and connected. If you’re driven by purpose and energized by solving real-world challenges, we want you on our team.

Job Type: Full Time, Part Time

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 is excited to announce an opportunity for a Physician – Flight Surgeon to join our dedicated clinical team at CFB Petawawa. This role is ideal for a passionate physician who thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment and is looking to make a real difference in the lives of Canada’s Armed Forces members.

Physician – Flight Surgeons work both independently and as part of a health care team, providing medical care and advice in primary care settings. Each Flight Surgeon is usually assigned a group of patients and is responsible for managing their care. Patients can see them through scheduled appointments, walk-ins, or when medically needed. At times, Flight Surgeons may also need to work evenings, weekends, or be on-call.

Responsibilities

Diagnose, treat, and monitor aircrew health issues; conduct aircrew and specialized medical exams (e.g., periodic health assessments) in line with official medical standards and timelines. Review and assign flight or dive restrictions; investigate and report on medical incidents involving aircrew or divers, including contributing to accident investigations (but not attending crash sites). Train Health Services staff in crash response; educate aircrew on aeromedical topics, hazards (e.g., CBRNE, LASER), and safety procedures; support Aerospace Medical Training. Build rapport with aircrew, stay informed about air operations, and work with Preventive Medicine and Safety Systems staff on occupational health and equipment matters. Maintain up-to-date knowledge in aerospace and environmental medicine and carry out other tasks as assigned by senior medical officers.

Qualifications

Licensed and in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario Certification in Family Medicine with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CCFP) Basic Life Support for Health Providers or CPR/AED Level C Completion of Canadian Forces Operational Flight Surgeon course

Additional Requirements

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

Compensation

Based on skills and experience as outlined in the statement of work

Vacancy

We have 3 positions available

AI Usage Disclosure

At Calian, we do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen or evaluate candidates. AI tools may support backend administrative tasks, but they do not influence hiring decisions. All evaluations and decisions are made by real people on our recruitment team and hiring managers. All applicants are reviewed and only those chosen for an interview will be contacted by our recruiting team.

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 requirement and process.

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