Physician

The Canadian Centre for Refugee and Immigrant Health Care • Full-time • Scarborough, Ontario, Canada • C$ 150k - C$ 404.82k / year • 16h ago

Physician Job Posting

Canadian Centre for Refugee and Immigrant Healthcare

Position Title: Primary Care Physician

Organization: Canadian Centre for Refugee and Immigrant Healthcare

Position Type: Part-time with flexibility in hours up to full-time

Reports to: Medical Director

About the Organization

The Canadian Centre for Refugee and Immigrant Healthcare is a leader in Canada committed to providing accessible, compassionate, culturally safe, and trauma-informed healthcare services to refugees, asylum seekers, immigrants, and other underserved newcomer populations across the GTA. We are expanding services. Our interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, social workers, dietitians, chiropodists, and mental health counsellors works collaboratively to provide a lifeline to healthcare for newcomers without access, supporting the unique healthcare needs of diverse communities through comprehensive, optimal primary care and community-focused services.

Position Summary

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate physicians to join our clinical team on a sessional basis. The successful candidate will provide high-quality primary care services to refugee and immigrant populations in a collaborative, supportive clinical environment.

This role is ideal for physicians who are passionate about equity-focused healthcare, culturally responsive care, and working with diverse marginalized patient populations.

Responsibilities

● Provide comprehensive primary care services to patients across the lifespan

● Conduct medical assessments, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care

● Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation

● Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare providers and community partners

● Support culturally safe and trauma-informed care practices

● Participate in quality improvement and team-based care initiatives as appropriate

● Comply with clinic policies, professional standards, and privacy legislation

Qualifications

● Licensed and in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO)

● Certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CCFP) preferred

● Experience working with refugee, immigrant, or marginalized populations is considered an asset

● Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaborative skills

● Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and culturally responsive care

● Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team environment

● Speaking a second language that serves our population (ie, Farsi, Dari, Urdu, Hindi, Arabic, Spanish, or Mandarin) is considered an asset

Schedule and Compensation

● Flexible scheduling based on clinic needs and physician availability

● In-person and virtual options available

● Compensation: $212.80 per hour

Why Join Us

● Meaningful and rewarding work serving diverse communities

● Collaborative interdisciplinary environment

● Supportive and mission-driven team culture

● Opportunity to contribute to health equity and community wellbeing

● Flexible sessional scheduling

Application Process

Interested applicants are invited to submit:

● Curriculum Vitae (CV)

● Cover Letter outlining interest and relevant experience

Applications may be submitted to:

Dr. Warda Iqbal
warda.iqbal@healthequity.ca

The Canadian Centre for Refugee and Immigrant Healthcare is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and encourages applications from individuals reflecting the communities we serve.

Pay: $150,000.00-$404,816.89 per year

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