Physician

Responsibilities

Direct Client Care

• Ensures that standards of client care are maintained according to accepted College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario standards and policies of SRCHC and the Regulated Health Professions Act
• Apply anti-oppression, harm reduction, and equity principles in all clinical care, advocating for client rights and health equity.
• Provide clinical leadership in the care of clients with complex medical, psychosocial, mental health, and substance use needs, including coordination with internal teams and external providers.
• Provides evenings, occasional weekends and after-hours medical care for clients in rotation with other MDs
• Makes internal referrals to other SRCHC staff and community partners as appropriate
• Refers to therapeutic counselling or short-term crisis management when required
• Performs virtual consultation, when necessary, which may include assessment and advice
• Incorporates health care advances into practice and bases this practice on the changing demographics and evolving needs of the community

Health Promotion and Education

• Collaborates with SRCHC service team and other teams across the organization to identify and provide health education to target groups
• Participates in community projects or agency activities as a representative of SRCHC and the Health Centre as needed
• Assists in the development of community outreach programs based on the needs of individuals and the community
• Participates in the development of, and gives support to policies and strategies that are in the interest of public health and recognize the determinants of health.

Organizational Responsibilities

• Maintains complete and accurate records sufficient for timely communication with other professionals
• Ensures timely completion of statistical and electronic health information as required
• Participates in all relevant SRCHC and SRCHC programs, activities, meetings, professional associations, and workshops as required
• Participates in the development of clinical policies and procedures as required
• Contributes to the team’s use of research methodologies and findings in clinical practice, and to planning, monitoring and evaluation
• Performs clinical management tasks in alignment with Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) procedures
• Maintains current and appropriate college membership as regulated under the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991
• Maintains malpractice insurance with the Canadian Medical Protective Association
• Maintains continuing medical education (CME) credentials as expected by CPSO and all other required memberships in order to practice
• Supports and/or supervises student placements within SRCHC and SRCHC as required
• All other duties as required

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine degree from a recognized university
• Current registration and in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO)
• Membership and Certification from the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)
• Member of Ontario Medical Association (OMA)
• Member of the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)
• Minimum one (1) year of experience post-medical license, with experience in primary health care and proficiency in conducting the duties of a primary health care physician.
• Experience teaching through the Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Toronto considered an asset
• Ability to deal effectively with people experiencing crisis, mental health challenges and/or diverse cultural interpretations of health
• Proficiency in the use of Electronic Medical Record computer technology and various software applications
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and excellent organizational and administrative skills.
• Clinical practice from a trauma-informed, anti-oppression framework that actively works from a social justice perspective to identify, intervene with, and address social inequities, with particular emphasis on the social determinants of health.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively, collaboratively, and respectfully in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Fluency in a language relevant to the SRCHC and South Riverdale CHC community, in addition to English, considered an asset
• Police clearance documentation will be required for employment
• Proof of double COVID-19 vaccination status will be required for employment

This posting is not for an existing vacancy.

Application Instructions

Application deadline: Friday, July 24, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

Please email your cover letter and resume to: humanresources@srchc.com, with subject line “Physician SRCHC”

Please state in your cover letter if you are interested in full-time or part-time (for part-time positions, must be available for at least 17.5 hours per week – 0.5 FTE).

No faxes, phone calls, or requests to meet please.

This is a non-bargaining unit position.

SRCHC welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

SRCHC is an equal opportunity employer. We would like to thank all those that apply but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

SRCHC encourages applicants who are Black, Indigenous and Racialized and/or applicants who face any barriers as a result of systemic discrimination to apply for this position.

SRCHC encourages a scent-free environment. Employees, students, volunteers, and visitors are asked to refrain from wearing fragrances and other scented personal care products (i.e. perfumes, deodorants, lotions, hairspray, etc.) while at the Centre.