Current Job Opportunities

Dalhousie University and Nova Scotia Health (NSH) invite applications for a full-time academic family physician available in the Department of Family Medicine (Halifax). Candidates will be granted an academic appointment at Dalhousie University and be active staff with the Central Zone Department of Family Practice, NSH and the IWK. This position offers exciting opportunities for professional development within academic family medicine in a dynamic department with over 800 community-based family physicians in 64 communities throughout the three Maritime provinces.

This position involves the provision of ambulatory, team-based, and comprehensive academic family medicine care including clinical supervision of medical learners. Academic responsibilities will include the training and evaluation of family medicine residents and medical students while contributing to the academic development and administration of the Dalhousie University Department of Family Medicine. An interest in addiction medicine will be considered an asset for this position.

The successful candidate must have CFPC certification or equivalent, and be a current and ongoing member of the College of Family Physicians of Canada or a current member of an equivalent group. The successful candidate must also be eligible to obtain a full license to practice in Nova Scotia. Favourable consideration will be given to applicants with evidence of advanced academic competencies such as relevant certificates or postgraduate degrees.

Academic rank and remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, with an appointment commencing as early as July 1, 2025. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Interested applicants are asked to submit online by clicking “Apply for this Job” by April 20, 2025:

1. A current CV  
2. A cover letter outlining their academic, clinical, and scholarly interests. The review of applications for this position will commence as soon as the competition closes.
3. Applications will be submitted through PeopleAdmin: https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/18375.

Questions? Contact dfmadmin@dal.ca 

The Department of Family Medicine and Dalhousie University invite applicants for the leadership position of Postgraduate Site Director in academic family medicine for the Cape Breton Site. This role will hold an academic appointment (0.4 FTE) with the Department of Family Medicine in the Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University.

The successful applicant will lead the established family medicine education program within the Cape Breton Site, working closely with the Cape Breton Medical Campus leadership as well as Nova Scotia Health leadership to collaboratively develop the continuum of medical education in Cape Breton. This role is one of several Postgraduate Site Director roles in the Department of Family Medicine at Dalhousie University and represents an opportunity to participate in a dynamic family medicine department of over 800 community-based family physicians in 64 communities across the three Maritime Provinces.

The administrative duties will involve responsibility for family medicine postgraduate medical education, budgeting for the Family Medicine residency program at the Cape Breton Site and working in close liaison with Dalhousie Cape Breton Campus Leadership including Undergraduate Medical Education leadership, Family Medicine Cape Breton iFMEM Site Director, Inverness Assistant Site Director, Family Medicine Site Cabinet Coordinators, the Postgraduate Site Administrator and Family Medicine Program leadership. Academic responsibilities include the supervision of family medicine residents while contributing to the academic development of Dalhousie Family Medicine, Cape Breton Site and the Cape Breton Medical Campus.

The successful candidate must have their CCFP certification and be eligible to obtain a full license to practice in Nova Scotia. The Cape Breton Postgraduate Site Director must also actively maintain some clinical practice relevant to Family Medicine. For a detailed job description please contact the DFM Program Medical Education Unit at (902) 473-4725 or fmmeadm@dal.ca.

Academic rank and remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, with an appointment commencing July 1, 2025.

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent, members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, and persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Interested applicants are asked to submit by April 6, 2025:

1. A current CV 
2. A cover letter including a statement outlining their academic interests
3. The names and contact information of three references to fmmeadm@dal.ca:

Dr. Sasha Sealy, Postgraduate Director
c/o Administrative Coordinator
Department of Family Medicine, Dalhousie University 1465 Brenton Street, Suite 402
Halifax NS B3J 3T4

The Department of Family Medicine and Dalhousie University invite applicants for the leadership position of Postgraduate Site Director in academic family medicine for the Halifax Site. This role will hold an academic appointment (0.5 FTE) with the Department of Family Medicine in the Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University.

The successful applicant will lead the established family medicine education program within the Halifax Site and Nova Scotia Health network. This role is one of several Postgraduate Site Director roles in the Department of Family Medicine at Dalhousie University and represents an opportunity to participate in a dynamic department of over 800 community-based family physicians in 64 communities in the three Maritime Provinces.

The administrative duties will involve responsibility for family medicine postgraduate medical education, budgeting for the Family Medicine residency program at the Halifax Site and working in close liaison with the Undergraduate Site Portfolio, Family Medicine Site Cabinet Coordinators, the Postgraduate Site Administrator and Family Medicine Program Administration. Academic responsibilities include supervision of family medicine residents while contributing to the academic development and administration of Dalhousie University and hospital departments of Family Medicine.

The successful candidate must have their CCFP certification and be eligible to obtain a full license to practice in Nova Scotia. The Halifax Postgraduate Site Director must also actively maintain some clinical practice relevant to Family Medicine. For a detailed job description please contact the DFM Program Medical Education Unit at (902) 473-4725 or fmmeadm@dal.ca.

Academic rank and remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, with an appointment commencing July 1, 2025.

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent, members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, and persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Interested applicants are asked to submit by April 6, 2025:

1. A current CV 
2. A cover letter including a statement outlining their academic interests
3. The names and contact information of three references to fmmeadm@dal.ca:

Dr. Sasha Sealy, Postgraduate Director
c/o Administrative Coordinator
Department of Family Medicine, Dalhousie University 1465 Brenton Street, Suite 402
Halifax NS B3J 3T4

The Department of Family Medicine and Dalhousie University invite applicants for the leadership position of Postgraduate Site Director in academic family medicine for the Moncton Site. This role will hold an academic appointment (0.4 FTE) with the Department of Family Medicine in the Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University.

The successful applicant will lead the established family medicine education program within the Moncton Site and Horizon Health network. This role is one of several Postgraduate Site Director roles in the Department of Family Medicine at Dalhousie University and represents an opportunity to participate in a dynamic department of over 800 community-based family physicians in 64 communities in the three Maritime Provinces.

The administrative duties will involve responsibility for family medicine postgraduate medical education, budgeting for the Family Medicine residency program at the Moncton Site and working in close liaison with the Undergraduate Site Portfolio, Family Medicine Site Cabinet Coordinators, the Postgraduate Site Administrator and Family Medicine Program Administration. Academic responsibilities include supervision of family medicine residents while contributing to the academic development and administration of Dalhousie University and hospital departments of Family Medicine.

The successful candidate must have their CCFP certification and be eligible to obtain a full license to practice in New Brunswick. The Moncton Postgraduate Site Director must also actively maintain some clinical practice relevant to Family Medicine. For a detailed job description please contact the DFM Program Medical Education Unit at (902) 473-4725 or fmmeadm@dal.ca.

Academic rank and remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, with an appointment commencing July 1, 2025.

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent, members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, and persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Interested applicants are asked to submit by April 6, 2025:

1. A current CV 
2. A cover letter including a statement outlining their academic interests
3. The names and contact information of three references to fmmeadm@dal.ca:

Dr. Sasha Sealy, Postgraduate Director
c/o Administrative Coordinator
Department of Family Medicine, Dalhousie University 1465 Brenton Street, Suite 402
Halifax NS B3J 3T4