Medical Officer

Overview

As a member of the military, Medical Officers provide primary health care services for Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members at Canadian Forces Health Services Clinics or overseas in support of peace support, combat or humanitarian missions.

Responsibilities

• Lead a clinical team of highly trained professionals
• Promote health protection and education
• Provide primary health care
• Promote occupational health and safety
• Provide medical support to operations
• Practice environmental medicine, including aviation and hyperbaric medicine (following additional training)

Work Environment

Medical Officers may serve anywhere CAF members are based. They work in fully equipped medical clinics at bases, garrisons, or temporary clinics during operations. The first four years following training are usually spent in one location, within Canada. Base assignments vary with possible reloc...