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: Part Time

Job Type: Full-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 looking for a passionate and dedicated Physician Assistant to become a vital part of our healthcare team working at the Canadian Forces Health Services Centre located at CFB Halifax. This is an incredible opportunity to work alongside military healthcare professionals in a dynamic and rewarding environment, providing top-tier medical care to an active and motivated population of military personnel.

As a Physician Assistant, you will play a key role in the health and wellness of Canada’s military members. You’ll have the opportunity to work with a diverse group of healthcare experts, including physicians, nurses, mental health specialists, and pharmacists, all focused on delivering exceptional care. Every day brings new and exciting challenges as you assess, diagnose, and manage a wide range of health conditions, ensuring that our Armed Forces are ready and fit for duty.

Responsibilities

Periodic Health Assessments and perform routine medical screenings Obtain medical/incident history; perform focused and comprehensive physical examinations, Obtain and interpret routine diagnostic tests (such as CBC, chest x-ray and EKG) Apply rapid intervention in the case of trauma and cardiac emergencies Provide health promotion and illness prevention in the areas of basic public, occupational, mental and community health Practice as a member of an interdisciplinary team and consults with members of other health professions as appropriate to ensure the healthcare needs of the patient are met Provide appropriate teaching and instructions to patients

Qualifications

Must have 1 year of expereince and be a graduate of a Physician Assistant program recognized by the Physician Assistant Certification Council of Canada (PACCC). Certified by the Physician Assistant Certification Council of Canada (PACCC) through the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants (CAPA) Current membership in good standing with CAPA Basic Life Support for Health Providers or CPR/AED Level C Certification

Additional Requirements

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

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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