We are always happy to hear from physicians and organizations inquiring about how to incorporate PAs into their practice.
Below are some resources and details on how we can help with your recruitment needs.
Job Listings and Advertising
Members-Only Job Listings Page
As you know, we post job opportunities on our website in a members-only section (free of charge). Just complete the Post a Job found on the left hand menu.
Email Broadcasts
Should you not get the interest you’re expecting, for a small fee ($250 + tax) we email job opportunities to our membership across Canada, which includes more than 900 practicing PAs. If you feel you don’t get enough interest, Choose the Premium posting option on the Post a Job ad page.
Career Start Ontario
The Career Start Program is time-limited financial support that is available for one to two years to employers who successfully recruit a 2023 PA graduate to facilitate the transition of Ontario PA graduates into the health care system to help address patient care needs. The program aims to encourage the sustainability of the PA profession by connecting new PA graduates with employers who are committed to the financial support and longer-term sustainability of the PA role in their organization.
The deadline to submit applications for the 2023 Physician Assistant career Start Program was September 1, 2023. You can find more information about Career Start on the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care website.
For a complete overview of the PA profession in Canada, including education, certification, regulation, maintenance of competency, scope of practice, standards of practice, and liability coverage please see our Information Brief.
Scope of Practice and PA profession overview
The EPA-PA and the CanMEDS-PA define how and under what circumstances the PA may exercise their competencies within the health care system. The EPA-PA and the CanMEDS-PA are relevant to a practice in any health care setting or role.
Compensation
Our Compensation Report helps you understand the Canadian employment landscape and remain competitive in your efforts to recruit a skilled PA workforce.