Posted 4 months ago
Primary Care Physician
@ Maamwesying North Shore Community Health Services Inc
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Overview
Maamwesying North Shore Community Health Services Inc is hiring a part-time contract Primary Care Physician for its Baawaating Family Health Team in Batchewana First Nation. The physician provides primary care within an inter-disciplinary team, using a client-centred, culturally safe model. Pay is $154 to $161 per hour, with flexible hours including unplanned overtime and frequent travel.
Pay:
$154–$161 an hour
Requirements summary:
Candidates need a medical degree, a rotating internship and an Ontario College of Physicians and Surgeons licence. They also need knowledge of Indigenous health issues, a valid Ontario driver's licence, a personal vehicle and a clear vulnerable sector check.
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-07-01
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Department | Physicians & advanced practice |
| Schedule | overtime |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
| Education | Professional degree (MD, JD…) (required) |
| Fields of study | Medicine |
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Maamwesying North Shore Community Health Services Inc
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Full company description
Our vision aptly describes how the Maamwesying North Shore Community Health Services Board oversees both N’Mninoeyaa Aboriginal Health Access Centre and the Baawaating Family Health Team to deliver quality primary and therapeutic health care to all individuals in its member communities as well as the urban aboriginal population residing in the City of Sault Ste. Marie. Our health board consists of three (3) First Nations Chief & Council members who also serve as the Executive Committee for Mamaweswen, the North Shore Tribal Council. We provide services on an outreach and collaborative basis to eleven (11) First Nation communities and one (1) Indian Friendship Centre through our N’Mninoeyaa Health Access Centre. We also manage our own Family Health Clinic agency for our west end clients. Our First Nation communities include Atikameksheng Anishnawbek, Sagamok Anishnawbek, Serpent River First Nation, Mississauga First Nation, Thessalon First Nation, Garden River First Nation, Batchewana First Nation, Michipicoten First Nation, Chapleau Cree First Nation, Chapleau Ojibwe First Nation, and Brunswick House First Nation. Baawaating Family Health Clinic provides services primarily to our off Reserve population residing in Sault Ste. Marie as well as to non-Aboriginal local residents.
- LinkedIn followers
- 773
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 59
- Reported office locations
- 473B Highway 17W, Cutler, ON P0P1B0, CA
- 123 March St, Suite 500, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario P6A 2Z5, CA
- Business categories
- Health Care
- Communities
- Assisted Living
- Medical
- Therapeutics
- Other recorded names
- Maamwesying North Shore Community Health Services Inc
- Maamwesying North Shore Community Health Services
- Specialties
- Mental Health & Addictions
- Physiotherapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Palliative Care
- Primary Health Care
- Smoking Cessation
- Health Eating
- Active Living
- Traditional Medicine
- and Counselling
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Our vision aptly describes how the Maamwesying North Shore Community Health Services Board oversees both N’Mninoeyaa Aboriginal Health Access Centre and the Baawaating Family Health Team to deliver quality primary and therapeutic health care to all individuals in its member communities as well as the urban aboriginal population residing in the City of Sault Ste. Marie. Our health board consists of three (3) First…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Cutler, ON |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 2015 |
| Specialties | Mental Health & AddictionsPhysiotherapyOccupational TherapyPalliative CarePrimary Health CareSmoking CessationHealth EatingActive LivingTraditional Medicineand Counselling |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 5 |
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Position: Primary Care Physician (Baawaating Family Health Team)
Employment Type: Part Time Contract
Vacancy Status: Existing Vacancy
Salary Range: $154.00 per hour to $161.00 per hour
Location: Batchewana First Nation
Closing Date: Thursday, July 16, 2026
Who you are? You are highly motivated in sharing your interest in providing health care within an inter-disciplinary team environment. Acknowledging the Seven Grandfather Teachings in your work to build relationships. In addition, you have the ability to draw on your own knowledge and life skills to support and maintain efficient operational functions, with a positive outlook.
Who we are? We are a leader in First Nation Health. Our foundation is Indigenous Health in Indigenous Hands. We provide accessible, quality, culturally safe and holistic health care that supports and enhances the wellness of individuals, families, and communities. We work with our 11 First Nation community partners and one Indigenous Friendship Centre in the provision of primary health care, traditional healing, mental wellness and addictions, home and community support services and health promotion services. We have recently been approved as the first Indigenous lead Ontario Health Team in the province by the Ministry of Health.
The opportunity: Under the direction of the Manager of the Baawaating Family Health Team site, the Primary Care Physician is responsible to provide physician services for Maamwesying North Shore Community Health Services Inc. under the department of Comprehensive Primary Health Care. The scope of this service is within an inter-disciplinary team to provide primary care to clients and their families within a client-centered care model emphasizing health promotion and client education.
What you need to bring with you:
- Medical degree and rotating internship from a recognized university.
- License to practice from the Ontario College of Physicians and Surgeons.
- Experience in a primary health care setting, First Nation community based is an asset.
- Knowledge and interest in health issues affecting Indigenous people.
- Demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of community-based health care and resources.
- Must have a valid Ontario Driver’s License.
- Must have access to a personal vehicle.
- A clear criminal reference check.
Skills and Abilities
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated sensitivity to and knowledge of Indigenous cultural values and traditions.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent problem resolution skills.
- Ability to work independently with limited direction.
- A willingness to accept changes in work practices and technology.
- Ability to work as part of an inter-disciplinary team.
- Ability to work flexible hours including unplanned overtime.
- Ability to travel frequently.
Why Work with Us?
- Competitive Salary based on experience.
- Technology Amenities provided (i.e., laptop, electronic medical record system, cell phone).
- All travel expenses covered.
- High staff satisfaction rated work environment, priority on provider and client experience.
- Access to Cultural and Traditional teachings of the Ojibwe People.
What to expect?
Given the traditional practices of Indigenous people, from time-to-time exposure to smoke from the burning of sacred medicines such as tobacco, sweet grass, sage or cedar may occur.
Accessibility accommodations will be available upon request.
An offer of employment will be conditional upon an acceptable vulnerable sector police records check.
Hiring of Indigenous People will be given preference, as allowed under Section 14 of the Ontario Human Rights Code – Special Programs.
No artificial intelligence is used in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.
Qualified individuals are invited to submit to the link in BambooHR, a cover letter along with current resume, certificates, diplomas, and three work related references.
Thank you in advance to all who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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