Chiropodist
Company
Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre
Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre (Parkdale Queen West CHC) is a dynamic, community-based health care organization serving mid-west downtown Toronto. Offering a broad range of services, including primary health care, dental care, harm reduction, health promotion, counselling, and community development programming, we are also committed to serving people who face barriers to health care, and we strive to reduce these barriers. We are seeking an experienced Chiropodist who share our passion for making a difference; you see this role as an opportunity to take the next step in your successful career while contributing to a vision of Inclusive Communities. Responsive Healthcare. Healthier Lives.
Location
1229 Queen Street West
Duties
General Responsibilities: We are seeking a Chiropodist works to enhance the foot health of homeless and under housed individuals, as well as individuals with diabetes, and seniors, by providing direct foot care, surgical procedures, and health promotion services as part of the primary care team and programs.
Reporting Manager: Manager, Primary Care Services
General Responsibilities
1. Assessment and treatment of foot conditions, including but not limited to diabetic foot care, nail care, biomechanical assessments, custom orthotic casting and dispensing, wound care, measuring for compression stockings, and procedures such as PNA/TNA/soft tissue lesion excisions.
2. Instrument reprocessing.
3. Works closely with staff to provide foot care within a broader multi-disciplinary team.
4. May provide services at designated outreach locations in the community.
5. Maintains required records, reports and statistics including supplies inventory.
Requirements
1. Graduate of a recognized college of Podiatry/Chiropody with a certificate of practice by the College of Chiropodists in Ontario to work to full scope, including injection and prescription privileges.
2. Demonstrated ability to fit for orthotics.
3. Experience in community-based practice and working with marginalized populations.
4. Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
5. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
6. Ability to work in a flexible manner which will ensure client access to service.
7. Good organizational and time management skills.
8. Ability to speak a second language is an asset.
Start Date
2025-07-14
Hours
35 hours/ week
Salary
$69,599 to $81,343 per annum
Comments
Full-Time Temporary Position at 1.0 FTE (35 hours/week), Up to 18 months in duration. Parental Leave Contract.
Bargaining Unit – UFCW – Local 175.
Contact
Name
Farwa Raza
Display Name
Farwa Raza
Title
Human Resources Coordinator
Address
Address:168 Bathurst Street Toronto, Ontario M5V 2R4
Telephone
416‑703‑8482
Fax
416‑703‑7832
Other Email
Job Posting Link
Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centrewebsite
Display Date
2025-06-23
Expiry Date
Until Filled