William Osler Health System·Brampton, Ontario
Provide quality patient-focused care in the Emergency Department under the supervision of a physician. Responsibilities include conducting interviews, performing physical exams, and organizing diagnostic investigations.
Company DescriptionOne of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career.
Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive.
As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities.
We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands-on skills development, cross-department training and promotional opportunities.
Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of patient-inspired health care without boundaries.At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment.
Join our team today!Job DescriptionWorking with a team of health professionals in an inter-professional collaborative model and under the supervision and/or delegation of a supervising physician (and in accordance with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario's policy on delegation) the Physician Assistant will provide quality patient focused care to patients in the Emergency Department under medical directives or direct orders.Accountabilities:Conducting patient interviews and taking medical historiesPerforming physical examinations and interpret findingsOrganizing laboratory and diagnostic investigationsPerforming certain controlled acts under medical directives delegated to you by a physicianCounselling patients on preventive health careOrganizing patient follow-upPerforming other duties within your competencies as a physician assistantQualificationsGraduate of the Physician Assistant Bachelors degree at McMaster University or the University of Toronto consortiumCertified through the National Commission on Certification of Physician AssistantCertified or eligible to be certified through the Physician Assistant's Certification CouncilCurrent Basic Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Paediatric Advanced Life Support and Neonatal Advanced Life Support are mandatoryExperience working in an emergency department preferredDemonstrated ability to communicate effectively and with respect in both a verbal and written format with patients, public, colleagues and other health disciplinesDemonstrated competency to perform complete and appropriate clinical assessment and development of a treatment plan in accordance with medical directivesProven problem solving and critical thinking skillsAbility to work in a collaborative medical model of care with all members of the health care teamSatisfactory employment and attendance recordMust demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Service, Excellence, Compassion, Innovation and CollaborationAdditional InformationHours: Currently Days/Evenings, 8 and 12 hours shifts (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)SALARY: Minimum: $52.36 per hour Maximum: $64.98 per hourInternal application deadline: March 25, 2026#LI-HT1#PT#SJ1Osler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace.
We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds.
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Requires a Physician Assistant Bachelor's degree from McMaster or University of Toronto and certification through the NCCPA or PACC. Mandatory certifications include BCLS, ACLS, PALS, and NALS.
Market context
Physician roles in Ontario are typically in steady demand, especially in community-based and primary care settings. Competition is often shaped by licensure requirements, specialty certification, and experience working with diverse populations; for this role, an MD, CCFP, CPSO licensure, and valued experience with Indigenous communities and anti-oppressive practice stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your CPSO status and tailor your application to community care experience.