• PART-TIME
• Temporary

Job Type: Locum (Part-Time or Casual) - December 2026 to January 2028, with flexibility to cover all or part of this period.

Hours:Part-time, up to 0.7 FTE. A lower FTE may be considered based on the candidate’s availability.

Compensation:$182.40/hr

Flexible Locum Coverage

We are seeking a Family Physician Locum to provide coverage for an upcoming maternity leave. You do not need to commit to the full maternity leave period.

We welcome part-time or casual coverage and are happy to consider:

• A regular weekly schedule
• Select days each week or month
• Shorter periods of coverage
• Coverage for only part of the maternity leave

We are flexible and happy to work with interested physicians to develop a schedule that works for both the physician and the clinic.

About us

We are Somerset West Community Health Centre (SWCHC), a non-profit, community-governed organization that serves over 18,000 clients annually. Established in 1978, SWCHC provides a wide range of health care services such as primary health care, health promotion, community development, mental health, and harm reduction. We are deeply connected to the communities we serve and committed to removing barriers to accessing services for people who experience vulnerabilities because of their age, income, ability, sexual orientation or gender identity, and language or culture.

SWCHC strives to ensure that our team reflects the communities we serve. We work within an anti-racist, anti-oppressive framework that acknowledges the existence and impacts of systemic racism and seeks to ensure that systems are fair and equitable for everyone.

What You’ll Do

Reporting to the Director of Integrated Health Services, the Physician is a key member of the interdisciplinary team, delivering comprehensive primary health care services within a rostered practice. The Physician delivers culturally responsive care both independently and in collaboration with an interprofessional team, with a strong commitment to culturally safe, equitable, and client-centred care.

The Physician provides comprehensive primary health care, including health promotion, counselling, disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and referrals to specialists or diagnostic testing. Providing clinical services requires the Physician to manage a diverse range of health conditions while addressing the complex needs of the populations served.

The Physician plays an active role in the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of programs and services, ensuring accessible and high-quality care for individuals with diverse health, social, cultural, and economic needs. Functioning both autonomously and collaboratively, the Physician contributes to advancing program goals and enhancing health outcomes within the community.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience providing comprehensive primary care services within a community-based or interdisciplinary care setting.
• Experience working with culturally diverse, underserved, and marginalized populations.
• Understanding of the Community Health Centre model of care.
• Experience in mental health, harm reduction, and/or addiction medicine considered an asset.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and referral skills.
• Knowledge of health equity principles, trauma-informed care, and the social determinants of health.
• Experience using electronic medical records and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team environment.
• Availability to provide services one evening per week until 8:00 p.m., as required.
• Medical degree from a recognized university.
• Family Physician licensed in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario and certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada.
• Valid OHIP billing number.
• Current CMPA coverage.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Fluency in English required.
• Working knowledge of French an asset.

What You Bring to the Table

• Commitment to health equity, anti-oppressive practice, trauma-informed care, and culturally responsive, client-centred care.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build effective relationships with clients, families, colleagues, and community partners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Effective organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple and competing demands.
• Adaptability and responsiveness to the diverse needs of clients and the communities served.