Casual and other opportunities

Organization: University of Waterloo / Campus Wellness

Location: 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1

Profession: Physician

Specialty: Family Medicine

Job Type: Full Time or Part Time

Number of Openings: 6

Primary Compensation Type: Fee-For-Service Split

Bilingual or Francophone Candidate Required: No

Teaching Opportunity: No

Research Opportunity: No

Supervision Provided: No

Practice Type: Clinic only

Published Date: June 16, 2023

The University of Waterloo, Campus Wellness is looking full, or part time family physicians required for the medical clinic. As part of a multidisciplinary primary care team including nurses, nurse practitioners, dietitians and venipuncturist. The successful candidates will provide healthcare to a diverse population of University of Waterloo students.  A comfort level and competence in mental health issues is beneficial. Significant support is available with regular interaction and shared care possibilities with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and counsellors.  There is also a preference for candidates with demonstrated capacity to work with diverse communities such as the BIPOC and/or LGBTQS2+ communities.  Position is fee for service with an 80/20 split with special consideration given for mental health appointments. Successful candidates will be a medical practitioner licensed to practice medicine in the Province of Ontario and a member in good standing of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO).

To apply: Please e-mail CV to goldi.gill@uwaterloo.ca

Equity Statement

The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is co-ordinated within our Office of Indigenous Relations.

The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion.  As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuk (Inuit), Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

Positions are open to qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada.

The University of Waterloo is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview, or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Human Resources at hrhelp@uwaterloo.ca  or 519-888-4567, ext. 45935.

Employment Opportunity:

Research Assistant

Position Type: 10 hours per week for 16 weeks (with opportunity to extend)

Rate: Masters, $43 - $52 per hour subject to qualifications

Location: Office of Indigenous Relations (EC5 4201)

Start Date: January 5^th, 2025

About the Office of Indigenous Relations

The Office of Indigenous Relations (OIR) is an Indigenous led academic support unit at the University of Waterloo. The OIR was established in 2020 to support the University’s commitment to Indigenizing and decolonizing research, teaching, and administration. The University of Waterloo has publicly acknowledged its responsibility to teach our campus community and the broader public about the history and consequences of colonization, and to create a respectful path forward towards reconciliation. As one part of that journey, the Office of Indigenous Relations works closely with the University’s faculty, staff, and students to support teaching and research that is grounded in decolonization.

About the Position

The research assistant will work with the Director, Indigenous Faculty Relations to support research activities with a focus on sustaining existing initiatives and the development of new research directions that support OIR’s core mission. Duties will include collaborating on the following:

• Research and qualitative/quantitative analysis to support OIR projects and reports;
• Literature reviews and environment/best practices scans;
• Supporting grant proposal research and writing;
• Development of a knowledge mobilization and dissemination strategy;
• Logistical support for research events and presentations.

Qualifications:

• Preference will be given to Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) applicants with lived experience of Indigenous world views, cultures and values and strong ties to First Nations, Métis and/or Inuk (Inuit) communities;
• Full-time Masters or Doctoral student enrolled at the University of Waterloo;
• Education and/or professional experience in Indigenous governance and policy;
• Familiarity and/or experience with social science research paradigms and methods;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to work in team settings and independently.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter that specifically addresses why you would be a good candidate for this position. Please include the contact information (email and phone numbers) for at least two professional and/or academic references. All materials are due via email (attn. Dr. John Lewis; Director, Indigenous Faculty Relations; j7lewis@uwaterloo.ca) by October 18^th, 2024, no later than 4:30 pm EST.