Overview

As a member of the military, Medical Officers provide primary health care services for Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members, whether at a Canadian Forces Health Services Clinic 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 that CAF members are based. They work in fully equipped medical clinics, at a base or garrison, or in a temporary clinic while supporting operations. The first four years following training are usually spent working in one location within Canada.