HealthCaringKW·Kitchener, Ontario
The Family Physician provides primary care services to complex clients as part of an interdisciplinary team, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. They also support Nurse Practitioners through consultations and contribute to medical protocols, chart documentation, and quality improvement initiatives.
About Community Healthcaring Kitchener-Waterloo (The Health Centre) The Health Centre provides a broad range of services aimed at improving the health of individuals and the wider community.
Our services include medical and dental care, health promotion, illness prevention and outreach programming.
Our expertise and resources are focused on working with those who experience health inequities and barriers to accessing health services.
Collaborating as an interdisciplinary team, we provide services and supports that address the social determinants of health including factors and barriers such as poverty, inadequate housing, food insecurity, substance use, language and culture, as well as stigma and social exclusion.
The Health Centre works with the most complex client population served by primary health care professionals within Waterloo Region.
Our highly skilled and diverse team works from a strength-based approach with individual clients as well as the broader community.
We collaborate with many partner agencies and organizations within Waterloo Region.
Our team consists of Family Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Social Workers, Dietitians, Chiropodists, Pharmacists, Psychiatrists, Health Promoters, Community Health Workers, Administrative Staff and Volunteers.
We invite you to consider this opportunity to join our team and contribute to this important work.
The Health Centre is currently recruiting for the following position: Job Title: Family Physician Pay: $170.24 per hour (as per OMA rate) Part- Time or Full - Time Permanent The Health Centre is looking for anything from 0.6 FTE to 1.0 FTE (22.5 to 37.5 hours per week) Job Summary:
The Family Physician works to their full scope of practice as a member of the interdisciplinary team that supports the provision of primary care for a wide range of complex clients. The Family Physician actively support the work of Nurse Practitioners (NPs) by providing consultation services related to client issues that are beyond an NP’s scope of practice. Administrative duties include the normal functions related to charting, reviewing labs, prescription renewals, etc. Physicians and NPs support each other by reviewing labs and other reports when a colleague is away.
Perform assessment, diagnosis, treatment, health education/counselling and other medical functions as required according to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario standard of practice. Provide consultation services to Nurse Practitioners upon request. Contribute to chart documentation and participate in chart reviews and case conferences. Contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of medical protocols and directives. Participate in organizational and clinical specific training. As required, participate in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of health promotion/disease prevention programs for individuals and client populations as determined by the Health Centre. As required, participate in team and staff meetings and other meetings and committee work as appropriate to support both service delivery and organizational goals. Work during both regular and extended hours (evenings/weekends) and in locations within Kitchener as determined by the Health Centre. Participate in the Centre’s on-call service as required. Work from a Social Determinants of Health perspective to improve health outcomes for individual clients and/or for the development of community health and well-being, and to reduce health inequities. Work individually and collaboratively in the development and implementation of quality improvement initiatives and activities. Work in a manner that preserves privacy and confidentiality. Work in a manner that ensures client safety and minimizes risk to clients, volunteers and the Health Centre. Work in a manner consistent with the Health Centre’s Vision, Mission and Values. Work in a manner consistent with the Health Centre’s policy and commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in all processes and practices. Work in a manner that demonstrates self-reflection and personal accountability for work performance. Collect, analyze and report on data and relevant information as required. Participate in research as determined by the Health Centre. Adhere to all Health Centre policies. Adhere to appropriate infection control practices. Perform any other duties as assigned by your supervisor. This role may include Outreach. Accountability This position reports to: Manager, Primary Care
Medical degree from a recognized university CFPC Certification or equivalent practical experience General license to practice from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) Membership in the Ontario Medical Association (OMA) Membership in the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) Demonstrated experience with vulnerable, complex populations Demonstrated experience working in an inter-disciplinary teamwork environment Demonstrated experience working effectively with culturally and economically diverse populations. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbally Competency in MS Office Suite programs and electronic medical records systems Ability to maintain strict confidentiality. Ability to obtain a Police Vulnerable Sector Check satisfactory to the Health Centre. 2-Factor Authentication for Outlook is App based (Microsoft Authenticator Application) and used to ensure the security of our online accounts. 2-FA requires the use of a personal mobile device with a recent operating system. Benefit package Paid Vacation Leave Paid Public Holidays & Sick Leave Defined Benefit Pension Plan (HOOPP) Extended health and dental insurance Life, Accidental Death and Long-Term Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Plan Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9:00am – 5:00pm Wednesday 9:00am – 5:00pm, or 12:00pm – 8:00pm Friday – 8:00am – 4:00pm Schedule will be determined by the operational needs of the Health Centre. Application Deadline: August 21st , 2026 The Health Centre values the diversity of its staff and welcomes applications from people of all races, ethnicity, religions, culture, sexual orientation, gender identity and those with disabilities. Individuals with a disability requiring accommodation during the application and/or the interview process, please contact humanresources@healthcaringkw.org so that suitable arrangements can be made.
Personal information submitted will only be used for the purposes of this recruitment process. We appreciate all expressions of interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This is a currently open job posting.
Candidates must hold a medical degree from a recognized university and possess a general license to practice from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. Additionally, they must have CFPC certification and demonstrated experience working with vulnerable, complex, and diverse populations.
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.
