Medical Officer

Duties
Medical Officers are physicians licensed in Canada whose main responsibility is to evaluate immigration files for medical admissibility to Canada.
You will be responsible for:
• Performing medical adjudication of immigration medical examination results: Review and analysis of results from laboratory testing, chest x-rays and specialist reports; continual communication with IRCC’s global network of panel physicians and radiology clinics; use of technological software.
• Determining medical admissibility and complex file support for overseas Regional Medical Offices.
• Collaborating with team members at NHQ and at Regional Medical Offices: Ongoing professional development; participation in team meetings and clinical rounds.
• Contributing to the development of guidelines and policies as necessary, including Technical Instructions and Quality Assurance guidelines.
• Actively participating in quality assurance activities, including providing support and guidance to IRCC’s network of panel physicians around the world.
• Evaluating and monitoring cases with strong suspicion or confirmed diagnosis of active Tuberculosis to ensure appropriate investigation and treatment is completed.
•Other administrative duties, as required.
You will be based in Ottawa but will participate on a rotational basis at overseas Regional Medical Offices, as operational needs require.

Work environment
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) continues to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers! Our department has earned a spot on the list of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers (2022) and placed on Forbes’ 2022 list of Canada’s Best Employers. Learn more about what makes us one of Canada’s Best Employer’s according to Forbes : https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/careers.html

Intent of the process
There is an immediate need to staff one (1) position on an indeterminate basis with a bilingual imperative CBC/CBC linguistic profile.A pool may be established and used to staff similar positions with various tenures at Immigration, Refugees & Citizenship Canada.

Positions to be filled
1

Important messages
IRCC is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. As such, we would like to invite you to share any barriers that you may experience throughout the assessment process. We will be happy to work with you to remove them in a non-judgmental and respectful way. Please note that you do NOT have to disclose any diagnosis, only what may prevent you from being at your best during the assessment. We also accept the GC Workplace Accessibility Passport as a supportive document when such is required. Accommodations aim to provide equitable and accessible assessments for individuals with varying needs. For more information on accommodations in the assessment process please visit the basics of assessment accommodation.To ensure everyone is set up for fair opportunities and success in the workplace throughout their career, IRCC has an Employee Support Office (ESO). The ESO assists employees and managers in getting the tools, support and measures needed for an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. The services of the ESO can be accessed even before your first day at IRCC.To avoid situations of conflict of interest and conflict of duties with the goal of upholding the values and ethics of the public sector and the public interest, applicants providing immigration consulting services (both registered and unregistered, paid and/or unpaid), would be required to recuse themselves from these duties for the duration of their employment, should they be appointed to a position within Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Moreover, prospective appointees who are Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCICs) would be required to resign from the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants. Of note, a “leave of absence” from the College does not meet IRCC’s requirement in the matter.SCREENING QUESTIONS SECTION:
• Respond to the screening questions by writing one or two paragraphs demonstrating how you meet each of the criteria and ensure that clear and accurate details are provided. You must prepare your responses individually with no collaboration from others. You must provide concrete and detailed examples to clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements listed. The screening board cannot make any assumptions about your experience. It is not sufficient to say that you have the required qualifications or to list your current duties.
• Your answers will be used to assess your written communication skills. Your resume may be used as a secondary source of information to validate your experience. Applications that do not clearly demonstrate that the candidate meets the screening criteria will not be given further consideration.NEXT STEPS :
• An interview may be administered later.
• References may be sought.

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Reliability Status security clearance

- Valid licence (unrestricted permit) to practice medicine in a province or territory of Canada

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- Willingness and ability to work overtime, often on short notice.

- This role includes extended (multi-year) overseas postings, as operational needs require. Candidates who are appointed may be required to work internationally for field assessments, temporary duty assignments (generally about six weeks), project requirements and to participate in conferences.

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EDUCATION:The minimum standard is:
• Graduation with a degree from a recognized school of medicine.

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:The minimum standard is:
• Eligibility for a licence to practice medicine in a province or territory of Canada.

EXPERIENCE:EX1- Significant* clinical experience in a Canadian context.

EX2- Experience collaborating within a multidisciplinary work team or setting.

EX3- Significant* experience and comfort charting on an electronic medical record, as well as Excel, Word, Outlook.

EX4- Experience analyzing and synthesizing medical information.*Significant experience refers to a minimum of twelve (12) months of experience.

KNOWLEDGE:- Knowledge of medical conditions relevant to migration health
- Knowledge of medicine consistent with current Canadian standards of health care

COMPENTENCIES:- Values and Ethics
- Working effectively with others
- Judgement / Analytical Thinking
- Adaptability & Flexibility
- Effective Interactive Communication
- Written communication skills

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Applied / assessed at a later date

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

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EXPERIENCE:AEX1- Experience in health management.

AEX2- Experience working in the health field overseas.

AEX3- Experience of public health and/or infectious diseases.

AEX4- Experience in quality assurance and training.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:IRCC is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. As such, preference may be given to under-represented Employment Equity Groups :
• Indigenous People*
• Persons with disabilities, and
• Racialized persons**
• Women*referred as Aboriginal peoples in Employment Equity Act (https://www.laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/e-5.401/page-1.html)
** referred as Members of Visible minorities in Employment Equity Act (https://www.laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/e-5.401/page-1.html

In order to support the placement of Public Service employees impacted by workforce adjustment, affected or opting employees may be assessed and appointed in precedence to others, following the legislated requirement of considering priorities.
Consequently, please identify clearly in your application if your position has been affected by workforce adjustment. This information will be verified by IRCC’s Human Resources.

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Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.

Learn more about preference to veterans.

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