Physician Classification: Physician

Job Type
0.3 FTE Permanent Integrated Health Services

Location:
Ottawa Newcomer Health Centre Reporting to: Director, Integrated Health Services Compensation: $155.76/hr
- $182.40/hr plus a comprehensive compensation package that includes time-off entitlements, health benefits, life insurance, and participation in the HOOPP pension plan. We are Somerset West Community Health Centre (SWCHC), a non-profit, community-governed organization that serves over 18,000 clients annually. Established in 1978, SWCHC provides a wide range of health care services such as primary health care, health promotion, community development, mental health, and harm reduction. We are deeply connected to the communities we serve and committed to removing barriers to accessing services for people who experience vulnerabilities because of their age, income, ability, sexual orientation or gender identity, and language or culture. SWCHC strives to ensure that our team reflects the communities we serve. The Ottawa Newcomer Health Centre (ONHC) provides comprehensive, team-based primary care services to newcomers, including refugees and other individuals who experience barriers to accessing health care. Working within the Community Health Centre model, providers collaborate across disciplines to deliver culturally responsive, person-centred care that supports both clinical needs and the broader social factors that influence health and well-being. Services emphasize health equity, prevention, continuity of care, and improved access for individuals navigating a new health system. Bring your clinical expertise to a team committed to making care more accessible for newcomers and refugees. At ONHC,



you’ll collaborate across disciplines and practise within a Community Health Centre model that recognizes the connection between health and people’s social circumstances. Your work will help patients navigate a new health system and build trusted relationships with their care team. Reporting to the Director of Integrated Health Services, the Physician is a key member of the interdisciplinary team, delivering comprehensive primary health care services within a rostered practice. The Physician delivers culturally responsive care both independently and in collaboration with an interprofessional team, with a strong commitment to culturally safe, equitable, and client-centred care. The Physician provides comprehensive primary health care, including health promotion, counselling, disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and referrals to specialists or diagnostic testing. Providing clinical services requires the Physician to manage a diverse range of health conditions while addressing the complex needs of the populations served. The Physician plays an active role in the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of programs and services, ensuring accessible and high-quality care for individuals with diverse health, social, cultural, and economic needs. Functioning both autonomously and collaboratively, the Physician contributes to advancing program goals and enhancing health outcomes within the community.



Life and Work Experience Experience providing comprehensive primary care services within a community-based or interdisciplinary care setting. Experience working with newcomers, refugees, and/or individuals experiencing barriers to accessing care considered an asset. Understanding of the Community Health Centre model of care. Experience in mental health, harm reduction, and/or addiction medicine considered an asset. Experience in program development, quality improvement, or clinical leadership considered an asset. Knowledge of health equity principles, trauma-informed care, and the social determinants of health. Experience using electronic medical records and maintaining accurate clinical documentation. Solid organizational, problem-solving, communication, and relationship-building skills. Availability to provide services one evening per week until 8:00 p.m., Availability to participate in evening and weekend on-call coverage, as required. Medical degree from a recognized university. Family Physician licensed in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario and certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada. Valid OHIP billing number. Required Language Fluency in English required. Working knowledge of other languages is an asset. Commitment to health equity, anti-oppressive practice, trauma-informed care, and culturally responsive, client-centred care. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build effective relationships with clients, families, colleagues, and community partners. Adaptability and responsiveness to the diverse needs of clients and the communities served. As a Physician of the centre, your responsibilities are: Provide comprehensive primary care to patients across the lifespan. Assess, diag

📌 Family Physician (Canada)
🏢 Somerset West Community Health Centre
📍 Canada