Physiotherapist

About Calian

Calian supports organizations in navigating complex problems, reducing risk, and moving important work forward. Founded in 1982 as a small consulting business, the company has expanded into an established global organization serving defence, space, health, nuclear energy, public safety, and government sectors.

The team builds practical, innovative solutions for challenging real-world needs and works to keep communities and organizations resilient, connected, and well supported. This role is a fit for someone who is purpose-driven and motivated by meaningful, hands-on problem solving.

Role overview

Calian is hiring a Physiotherapist for the Canadian Forces Health Services Centre in Comox, British Columbia. The role involves providing assessment, consultation, and treatment within the physiotherapy department through booked appointments and walk-ins, as well as in the Care Delivery Unit through sick parade and consultation, all within a collaborative care model. The patient population is generally highly active and committed to recovery.

Key responsibilities

• Provide physiotherapy and rehabilitation care using evidence-based methods and practices aligned with professional standards and scope of practice.
• Manage an orthopedic caseload of about 12 to 15 patients daily, including approximately 8 to 10 new assessments each week and typically 2 follow-up visits per hour.
• Assess and treat neuro-musculoskeletal concerns, especially those linked to sports injuries, training injuries, workplace incidents, and accidents.
• Explain procedures clearly and obtain informed consent before assessment and treatment.
• Deliver screening assessments, patient education, and orthoses guidance in direct-access settings such as CDU walk-ins.
• Prescribe exercise programs that support rehabilitation, injury prevention, and fitness improvement.
• Use manual therapy and soft tissue techniques for conditions affecting muscles, joints, scars, circulation, lymphatics, and related issues.
• Apply pain management approaches, which may include acupuncture-based needling below the dermis.
• Provide ergonomics education and conduct on-site workplace assessments when required.
• Educate patients and health care team members on injury prevention, health promotion, and related physiotherapy topics.
• Carry out biomechanical foot assessments, including orthotic fitting and fabrication.
• Help design, prepare, and deliver clinic programs that support education and rehabilitation, such as proprioceptive rehab, reintegration, and back-pain self-management programs.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning through case presentations, clinical rounds, patient conferences, and follow-up scheduling.
• Maintain accurate daily clinical notes and records in line with Canadian Forces and provincial regulatory documentation requirements.

Qualifications and requirements

• Active physiotherapy license in good standing in British Columbia.
• At least 7 years of experience in orthopaedics or sports medicine.
• Either a Diploma of Advanced Orthopedic Manual and Manipulative Therapy or a Diploma of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (McKenzie).
• Ability to obtain a Government Security Clearance at the Reliability level.
• A security clearance and/or vulnerable sector screening may be required for the role.

Perks and benefits

• Patient-centred work with strong emphasis on evidence-based rehabilitation and active treatment.
• Regular weekday schedule from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, with no evenings or weekends.
• No billing or marketing duties, allowing focus on clinical care.
• Unlimited access to resources for patient support.
• Spacious treatment areas.
• Engaged and motivated patient base.
• Supportive multidisciplinary team environment.
• Access to in-house and on-base facilities, including exercise programming, gym equipment, custom bracing and orthotics, and specialized military equipment.
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits for eligible full-time positions.

Additional information

Calian states that artificial intelligence is not used to screen or evaluate candidates. AI may assist with internal administrative tasks, but hiring decisions are made by people on the recruitment team and by hiring managers. Applications are reviewed by the team, and only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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Working conditions

Hours of work are weekdays from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. Evening and weekend work are not part of the schedule.

Compensation

The position offers an hourly rate between $65.00 and $75.00.