PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Number of Vacancies: 1

Type of Contract: Temporary

Hours of Work: 37.5 Hours/Week

Compensation: 42.85-44.58/Hour

Job Code: 1-MSC-2026  

Contract Start Date: TBD

Contract End Date: November 26th, 2027

Department: Health and Wellbeing

Location: Hamilton, ON

ABOUT US

Founded in 1889, YWCA Hamilton is known as one of Hamilton’s original social innovators and works from a feminist, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive framework. We are committed to providing meaningful and accessible services that create opportunities to amplify voices and co-create gender-inclusive and equitable communities.

YWORK FOR US?

Grounded in our core values of intersectional feminism, people-centered approaches, belonging, shared responsibility and strong partnerships, our work is guided by the belief that lasting change can be created together.  YWCA Hamilton envisions an equitable world where women (cis and trans), girls, Two-Spirit and gender-diverse people have the rights and resources to shape their own lives and lead their communities. Join us in taking bold action that leads to life-changing impacts in our community.

AS A YWCA HAMILTON EMPLOYEE YOU GET

• On-the-job training and professional development opportunities
• Childcare discounts
• Opportunities to get involved in our community
• A competitive total rewards package that may include extended health benefits and paid sick time (eligibility criteria applies)

If you’re passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of women, children, gender diverse people and families every day, we would love for you to join our team!

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Physician Assistant (PA) will provide low-barrier, trauma-informed primary and reproductive health care to women, girls and gender-diverse people accessing YWCA Hamilton programs and services, including housing, shelter, gender-based violence, newcomer and community programs. Working under physician supervision, the PA will be based in YWCA Hamilton’s on-site community clinics: A Reproductive Care Clinic and a primary/episodic care clinic operated with Shelter Health Network physicians.

YWCA Hamilton serves population that has medically complex needs and unattached to primary care, including people experiencing homelessness, violence and substance use-related harm, and newcomers facing barriers to the health system. The PA is committed to health equity, harm reduction and reproductive care, and understands how gender, violence, poverty, migration and substance use shape people’s access to healthcare.

The PA will work alongside internal and external partners as a part of an interdisciplinary team to provide a comprehensive care plan.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

·        Provide direct patient care within PA scope of practice, as assigned and delegated by supervising physicians, including point-of-care testing, STI/STBBI testing and treatment support, pregnancy testing, wound care, reproductive care, vaccinations, bloodwork, HIV and syphilis-related care, prescription support and general medical care;

·        Support patient recruitment, intake and follow-up for a highly transient patient population;

·        Maintain medical documentation and records; liaise between physicians, clinic staff and organizational support teams;

·        Facilitate referrals and care coordination with community health providers, detox/treatment services and prenatal care programs;

·        Communicate with Public Health and YWCA Hamilton management to support medical supply, medication and vaccine storage protocols;

·        Participate in interdisciplinary case consultation, clinical supervision and health promotion programming;

·        Draft clinical policies, care pathways, infection prevention and control, privacy and consent processes and medical directives with the supervising physician;

·        Set up the EMR and advise on equipment and clinic design;

·        Contribute to health equity research and evaluation, including data collection and reporting to funders and partners;

·        Ability to work with interpreters;

·        Works both independently and in a team within broad policies and objectives; 

·        Maintains a high level of confidentiality when working with sensitive and personal client information 

·        Represents YWCA Hamilton and always maintains outstanding public relations skills and a professional image in the community;

·        Nurtures and forms meaningful internal and external working relationships and partnerships;

·        Fosters a safe and healthy work environment; ensures employees comply with health, safety standards that meet or exceed legislated requirements;

·        Participates in mandatory organizational and departmental trainings and meetings;

·        Stays current on emerging trends, leading practices and legislation;

·        Works safely, reports all workplace hazards and follows all YWCA Hamilton Health and safety policies and procedures;

·        Familiar with, and adheres to the Occupational Health & Safety Act, (OHSA) Workplace

·        Safety Insurance Board Act (WSIB), Human Rights and Employment Standards Act (ESA);

·        Ensures compliance with YWCA Hamilton policies and procedures;

·        Supports the YWCA Hamilton mission, vision and values;

·        Performs other duties as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

·        Works 37.5 hours work week;

·        Work environment may be unpredictable and crisis oriented at times; regularly works in emotionally charged situations requiring resolution.

QUALIFICATIONS

·        Recent 2026 graduate of the McMaster University Physician Assistant Program or Consortium of PA Education program;

·        Eligible for certification through the Physician Assistant Certification Council of Canada;

·        Eligible for registration with the college of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario;

·        Demonstrated interest in health equity, harm reduction, reproductive care and care for underserved populations;

·        Working knowledge of harm reduction frameworks, the child welfare system, safety planning relating to gender-based violence, mental health and trauma-informed care perspectives;

·        Comfortable working in a trauma-informed, low-barrier setting;

·        Strong communication and documentation skills;

·        Ability to work from a non-judgmental perspective, respecting the right to self-determination, autonomy and personal agency of all program participants;

·        Must be able to work from a feminist, anti-racist / anti-oppressive perspective for operations and strategic planning;

·        Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team and community partners;

·        Naloxone training, NCI/CPI, Assist certificates an asset;

·        Must have current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or willingness to obtain at own cost;

·        Must provide a current Vulnerable Sector Police check or willingness to obtain at own cost;

·        Bilingual English/French or other languages an asset.

As part of YWCA Hamilton’s commitment to Access and Equity, we strive to represent the diverse communities that we serve. Individuals who are women, First Nations, Métis, immigrant, refugee, LGBTQ2S+; individuals with disabilities; and individuals from racialized communities or other marginalized communities are encouraged to apply.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process, if you require accommodation please reach out to jobs@ywcahamilton.org

Personal information collected during the recruitment process will only be used for employment opportunities in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act. Only applications from individuals eligible to work in Canada will be considered. YWCA Hamilton may use AI tools to screen, assess, or select applicants during the hiring process.

Thank you for your interest in YWCA Hamilton. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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