Posted 9 months ago
Chiropodist
@ The Ottawa Hospital
Ontario
Overview
The Ottawa Hospital is hiring a per diem chiropodist to assess and treat routine and high-risk foot problems, including wound care, and to provide foot orthoses. The posting requires a chiropody or podiatry diploma, registration with the College of Chiropodists of Ontario, and the work is on days in 8-hour shifts.
Responsibilities:
- Assess clients' needs and treat routine foot problems
- Assess and treat high-risk foot problems
- Prescribe, adjust and modify foot orthoses
- Provide wound care and referrals
- Deliver client-centred treatment and health promotion
Requirements summary:
- Chiropody or podiatry diploma or equivalent
- Registration with the College of Chiropodists of Ontario
- Wound care experience
- Ability to work effectively with the health care team
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Eligible to work in Canada
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-02-20
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-23
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Job details
| Department | Allied health |
| Hours per week | 8 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer low |
| Languages | English, French |
| Licences & certifications | Registration with the College of Chiropodists of Ontario |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Chiropody, Podiatry |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Employee discount, Wellness |
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The Ottawa Hospital
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Inspired by research. Driven by compassion.
Full company description
The Ottawa Hospital is one of Canada’s largest learning and research hospitals, with more than 1,100 beds, approximately 12,000 staff members and an annual budget of about $1.2 billion. Our focus on learning and research helps us develop new and innovative ways to treat patients and improve care. As a multi-campus hospital affiliated with the University of Ottawa, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario region, but our techniques and research discoveries are adopted around the world. We engage the community at all levels to support our vision for better patient care. From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking solutions to the most complex health-care challenges. ---------------------------------------------------- L’Hôpital d’Ottawa Inspiré par la recherche. Guidé par la compassion. L’Hôpital d’Ottawa est l’un des plus importants hôpitaux d’enseignement et de recherche au Canada. Il est doté de plus de 1 100 lits, d’un effectif de quelque 12 000 personnes et d’un budget annuel d’environ 1,2 milliard de dollars. L’enseignement et la recherche étant au cœur de nos activités, nous possédons les outils qui nous permettent d’innover et d’améliorer les soins aux patients. Affilié à l’Université d’Ottawa, l’Hôpital fournit sur plusieurs campus des soins spécialisés à la population de l’Est de l’Ontario. Cela dit, nos techniques de pointe et les fruits de nos recherches sont adoptés partout dans le monde. Notre vision consiste à améliorer la qualité des soins et nous mobilisons l’appui de toute la collectivité pour mieux y parvenir. Par la compassion de son personnel et la quête perpétuelle de nouvelles découvertes, L’Hôpital d’Ottawa cherche sans relâche des solutions aux défis les plus complexes en santé.
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- 501 Smyth Rd, Ottawa, ON K1H 8L6, CA
- 1053 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1Y 4E9, CA
- 1967 Riverside Dr., Ottawa, K1H 7W9, CA
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- The Ottawa Hospital
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- Rehabilitation
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The Ottawa Hospital is one of Canada’s largest learning and research hospitals, with more than 1,100 beds, approximately 12,000 staff members and an annual budget of about $1.2 billion. Our focus on learning and research helps us develop new and innovative ways to treat patients and improve care. As a multi-campus hospital affiliated with the University of Ottawa, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Ottawa, ON |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Year founded | 1998 |
| Specialties | RehabilitationResearchHealth CareNursingTraumaEmergencySurgeryAmbulatory CareFamily HealthMental Health |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 49 |
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About The Ottawa Hospital
The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada's largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,400 beds and approximately 17,000 staff, physicians, residents and volunteers, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec and Eastern Nunavut regions. At The Ottawa Hospital, we don't just serve our community, we belong to the community. That insight is at the heart of our ambitious plan to reshape the future of healthcare for our community.
From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking innovative solutions to the most complex health care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision to provide each patient with the kind of care and compassion we would want for our loved ones.
Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high-quality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve.
Rotation/Shifts
Days, 8 hour shifts.
*For information purposes only - The Hospital reserves the right to change.
Basic Requirements
- Diploma in chiropody/podiatry or equivalent;
- Registration with the College of Chiropodists of Ontario;
- Clinical and educational skills including assessing clients needs, assessment and treatment of routine foot problems, providing referrals, prescription, adjustment and modification foot orthoses, assessment and treatment of high risk foot problems;
- Wound care experience;
- Client-centered approach that incorporates treatment, illness prevention and health promotion;
- Knowledge of computers;
- Proven ability in working effectively with all members of the Health Care team;
- Excellent communication, issue management and interpersonal skills;
- Must be eligible to work in Canada.
Preferred Qualifications
- International Interdisciplinary Wound Care Course (IIWCC);
- MClSc - WH;
- Proficiency in English and French – oral expression (advanced level) and comprehension (advanced level).
What you can expect from us
The Ottawa Hospital is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment for everyone. We are driven by our purpose to provide each patient with the world-class care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones.
We offer an attractive and equitable compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package, a Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan, and insurance protection. We also offer discounts from choice providers on a variety of products and services.
The Ottawa Hospital provides various Health and Wellness resources as well as opportunities for personal and professional development opportunities from our in-house Learning and Leadership Development team to help align your goals with your career objectives.
Interested? Apply today!
If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by improving the health of the community, excited by leading-edge medical technology, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient safety as we are, we would like to hear from you. Please submit an on-line application for the position you are interested in. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive work environment. Candidates are encouraged to request accommodations throughout all stages of the recruitment process. These accommodation requests will be kept confidential. To request an accommodation or if you have any questions regarding accessibility, please contact [email protected]
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