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Emergency Medicine Specialist; Medical Specialist
Job in
Laval, Province de Québec, H0A, Canada
Listed on 2025-12-30
Listing for:
Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes
Full Time
position Listed on 2025-12-30
Job specializations:
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Doctor/Physician
Emergency Medicine Physician, Medical Doctor, Healthcare Consultant, Critical Care Physician
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Overview
As a member of the military, Emergency Medicine Specialists (FRCPC(EM)) are certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and belong to the Medical Specialist occupation in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). They provide specialized urgent and emergent resuscitative care in both pre-hospital and hospital environments for Canadian Forces Health Services on domestic and international operations. They have the opportunity to be a leader within the CAF Health Services and serve as mentor and educator to the full spectrum of military health care providers.
Their primary responsibilities include:
- Being part of multidisciplinary emergency resuscitation teams in deployed settings, both in Canada and internationally;
- As a member of specialized Forward Air Evacuation teams, providing in-transport care for injured or ill CAF members during evacuation;
- Educating and mentoring other providers in emergency medicine and advising on best practices in resuscitation care;
- Maintaining a high level of clinical skills by holding a position within a civilian health care facility that meets approved CAF requirements;
- Contributing to the development and application of health care policies within the CAF.
As a member of the military, Emergency Medicine Specialists (FRCPC(EM)) are certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and belong to the Medical Specialist occupation in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). They provide specialized urgent and emergent resuscitative care in both pre-hospital and hospital environments for Canadian Forces Health Services on domestic and international operations. They have the opportunity to be a leader within the CAF Health Services and serve as mentor and educator to the full spectrum of military health care providers.
Their primary responsibilities include:
- Being part of multidisciplinary emergency resuscitation teams in deployed settings, both in Canada and internationally;
- As a member of specialized Forward Air Evacuation teams, providing in-transport care for injured or ill CAF members during evacuation;
- Educating and mentoring other providers in emergency medicine and advising on best practices in resuscitation care;
- Maintaining a high level of clinical skills by holding a position within a civilian health care facility that meets approved CAF requirements;
- Contributing to the development and application of health care policies within the CAF.
Emergency Medicine Specialists in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) maintain their clinical readiness by being embedded as clinical staff in larger academic civilian hospitals across Canada, working alongside their civilian colleagues. In addition to primary clinical duties, participation in education and research is encouraged. They belong to 1 Canadian Field Hospital and maintain their operational readiness by participating in annual military skills training and field exercises.
When required, they will be called upon to deploy to unique and challenging clinical environments as part of a Health Services team on domestic and international operations.
Entry plans
- Direct Entry Options
Training
After enrolment, you will begin 6 weeks of Basic Military Officer Qualification training (BMOQ) at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec. Topics covered include general military knowledge, the principles of leadership, regulations and customs of the Forces, basic weapons handling, field training, navigation and first aid. A rigorous physical fitness program is also a vital part of basic training.
Opportunities will be provided to participate in training exercises and lead small group tasks to apply your newly acquired military skills. Basic officer training is provided in English or French and successful completion is a prerequisite for further training.
All physicians, including Emergency Medicine Specialists, attend the Basic Medical Officer Course (BMOC) at the Canadian Forces Health Services Training Centre (CFHSTC) in Borden, Ontario.…
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