All applications must be submitted directly to the Public Service Commission when the positions are advertised. To apply as a medical officer, you must have a degree from a recognized school of medicine and be eligible for a licence to practise medicine in a province or territory of Canada. Some placements will appeal to physicians specializing in community medicine, infectious disease, or pediatrics. The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons allows credits for time spent as a field epidemiologist at an approved training site. For other health professionals, public health experience and formal training in epidemiology or public health are required.
Appointments are for two years.
The Public Service offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package . For more information on the application process, please go to our FETP FAQ .