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Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre

The Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre is one of 101 Community Health Centres in Ontario that practice a common model of health and well-being for all. Two sites offer primary care, interprofessional services and team-based care to area residents on weekdays by appointment.

Grand Bend, Hensall, and their surrounding areas offer an exceptional quality of life. Enjoy Lake Huron beaches, vibrant local arts and culture, year-round recreation, and family-friendly communities – all within a short drive of London, Sarnia, and Stratford.

Position:  Family Physician

Region:  London and Middlesex, Huron and Perth

Description:  The Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre (GBACHC) is seeking a 1.0 FTE family physician to join our dynamic, interprofessional primary care team. Located along Ontario’s beautiful Bluewater coast, the GBACHC provides comprehensive, team-based care to diverse populations across Grand Bend, Hensall, and surrounding communities. We are committed to advancing the Quintuple Aim: improving patient and provider experience, health outcomes, equity, and value for money.

As a family physician at the GBACHC, you will work in a collaborative model alongside Nurse Practitioners, Registered Practical Nurses, dietitians, social workers, physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, health promoters, and other inter-health professionals. Physicians at the GBACHC play a key role in:

• Providing comprehensive, evidence-based and holistic primary healthcare, following the Health Disciplines Act of Ontario, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) practice standards, and Community Health Centre (CHC) guidelines
• Supporting chronic disease management, preventative care, and health promotion initiatives
• Participating in interprofessional case conferencing and quality improvement initiatives
• Contributing to the teaching and mentorship of learners when applicable.

• Independent practice license with the CPSO
• Certification in Family Medicine (CCFP) from the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) or equivalent experience is an asset
• Strong commitment to interprofessional, team-based primary care
• Experience and/or interest in community health, chronic disease management, and preventative care
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in healthcare
• A completed Vulnerable Sector Police Check completed within the last six months

• Competitive remuneration aligned with CHC physician models
• Predictable schedule with a focus on work-life balance
• Collaborative, team-based environment with full administrative and allied health support
• Opportunities to participate in program development, quality improvement, and research
• Practice in a supportive, rural community while enjoying the benefits of lakeside living

• Comprehensive extended health coverage including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits
• Participation in a pension plan
• Flexible scheduling options to support work-life balance.
• Paid vacation and Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance

Salary:  To be negotiated

Terms of Employment:  To be negotiated

Deadline for Application:  Wednesday, November 26, 2025

How to Apply:  Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and CV to Tara Oke, Director of Primary Care and Chronic Disease, by email at toke@gbchc.com. Please include 'Application – Family Physician, GBACHC' in the subject line.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

The Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and competence. The GBACHC’s employment practices are not influenced or affected by an applicant’s race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, disability unrelated to the ability to do a job, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, promotion, assignment, termination, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

Location:  Grand Bend, Hensall

Profession Type:  Physicians and Surgeons

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