Leadership Opportunities

All roles share responsibility for modelling and supporting policies and practices that are aligned with DFM’s commitment to truth and reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, to addressing the harms of racism experienced by Black and People of Colour and to creating and sustaining an equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace for all.

The Department of Family Medicine’s commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism, guides our selection processes.

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Enhanced Skills Program Director – Family Practice Anesthesia Learn more

The Department of Family Medicine is seeking an experienced and collaborative physician to serve as the Enhanced Skills Program Director – Family Practice Anesthesia (FPA).

This role offers the opportunity to shape and enhance the training experience of PGY-3 residents pursuing a Certificate of Added Competence (CAC) in Family Practice Anesthesia.

Interested faculty members are invited to submit an expression of interest, along with a CV to Menika McKeegan, Education Operations Manager at mckeegm@mcmaster.ca by July 23, 2026.

Start Date: July 1, 2027 

Enhanced Skills Program Director – Sports and Exercise Medicine Learn more

The Department of Family Medicine is seeking an experienced and collaborative physician to serve as the Enhanced Skills Program Director – Sports and Exercise Medicine (SEM).

This role offers the opportunity to shape and enhance the training experience of PGY-3 residents pursuing a Certificate of Added Competence (CAC) in Sports and Exercise Medicine.

Interested faculty members are invited to submit an expression of interest, along with a CV to Menika McKeegan, Education Operations Manager at mckeegm@mcmaster.ca by July 23, 2026.

Start Date: January 1, 2027 

Niagara Professorship Learn more

We are excited to offer a unique and fulfilling opportunity for family physicians in the Niagara Region who are passionate about both patient care and advancing the field of family medicine through research.  The Niagara professorship, which has been realized through the generosity of a number of local donors, was created to recognize, encourage and grow Family Medicine research within the Niagara Region and to encourage scholarship and teaching within Family Medicine locally.

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please reach out to Dr. Amanda Bell, Regional Assistant Dean, Niagara Regional Campus at: bellam@mcmaster.ca.

Site Director – Niagara Site Learn more

The Department of Family Medicine is seeking an experienced and collaborative physician to serve as the Niagara Site Director.

This role is responsible for direction and administration of the Family Medicine Residency Program at the site, collaborating with site faculty, staff, and the Assistant Dean at the Niagara Regional Campus to ensure high quality program delivery, strong community partnerships, and alignment with accreditation standards.

Interested faculty members are invited to submit an expression of interest, along with a CV to Amanda Laprise, Education Operations Manager at laprisea@mcmaster.ca by August 14, 2026.

Start date: November 16, 2026