OverviewAs a member of the military, Medical Officers with Certification in the College of Family Physicians and who hold Special Competency in Emergency Medicine (CCFP(EM)) provide specialized urgent and emergent resuscitative care and instruction in both pre‐hospital and hospital environments for Canadian Forces Health Services training and deployed operations. They have the opportunity to be a leader within the Canadian Forces Health Services and serve as mentors and educators to the full spectrum of military health care providers. Their primary responsibilities are to:Be part of multidisciplinary emergency resuscitation teams in Canada and in deployed settings, internationallyProvide in‐transport care for injured or ill Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members during evacuationEducate and advise multidisciplinary teams on emergency resuscitationMaintain a high level of clinical skills by holding a position within a civilian health care facility that meets approved CAF requirementsContribute to the development and application of health care policies within the CAFWork EnvironmentMedical Officer CCFP(EM)s in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) maintain their clinical readiness by being embedded as clinical staff in civilian hospitals across Canada, working alongside their civilian colleagues. In addition to primary clinical duties, participation in education and training tasks, as well as research opportunities, occur nationally and internationally. They belong to one Canadian Field Hospital and maintain their operational readiness by participating in annual military skills training and field exercises. When required,



they will be called upon to deploy to unique and challenging clinical environments as part of a Health Services team on domestic and international operations.Regular Force career: Upon completion of all required training, you will be assigned to your first base. Postings can involve relocations. Primary Reserve career: You will work on a part‐time basis within a specific Reserve unit, typically one night per week and some weekends, with the possibility of full‐time employment.Entry PlansDirect Entry Options: If you have certification in the College of Family Physicians with added competency certification in Emergency Medicine (CCFP(EM)) and a current unrestricted license to practice emergency medicine in any Canadian province or territory, you may be eligible for enrolment and to commence basic training.TrainingAt the first available prospect, you will complete Basic Military Officer Qualification training at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School in Saint‐Jean‐sur‐Richelieu, Quebec. The Condensed Health Services Basic Military Officer Qualification training consists of two weeks of distance learning and four weeks of in‐house training. Topics covered include general military knowledge, the principles of leadership, regulations and customs of the Forces, basic weapons handling, and first aid. A rigorous physical fitness programme is also a vital part of basic training.



Successful completion is a prerequisite for further training.Medical Officers must complete the Common Health Services Officer (CHSO) course, an eight‐day e‐learning course. They also attend the Basic Medical Officer Course at the Canadian Forces Health Services Training Centre in Borden, Ontario, which combines online components with a residential component. Environmental training includes field exercises that may take place anywhere in the world.Advanced training opportunities include:Aviation MedicineCanadian Medical Emergency Response Team (CMERT)Forward Aeromedical EvacuationMobile Surgical Resuscitation TeamNuclear, Chemical and Biological Threats and ResponseForward Acute Care Resuscitation Team TrainingUndersea MedicineEpidemiology and ResearchMedical Education and SimulationMilitary and Health Care LeadershipPart Time OptionsMembers of the Canadian Forces Health Services Reserves are trained to the same level as Regular Force counterparts. They are required to hold an unrestricted licence to practice in their clinical field and maintain clinical currency within their civilian workplace. A position may be available for part‐time employment with the Primary Reserve at certain locations across Canada. Members of the Primary Reserve complete a minimum annual commitment of 14 days of service and/or training, providing health care services to CAF members, teaching and monitoring clinical skills of personnel, and attending field exercises.Reserve members may also work internationally on a voluntary basis. They are paid 92.8% of Regular Force rates of pay as a per diem, have access to a reasonable benefits package, and may qualify to contribute to a pension plan. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Medical Officer (Brampton)
🏢 Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes
📍 Brampton