This position is a COMMUNITY position and is NOT part of Alberta Health Services.

Please note that Alberta Health Services, Covenant Health, Primary Care Alberta, and Recovery Alberta are under no obligation to provide privileging to any candidate within a facility. Eligibility for clinical opportunities with these organizations will be determined based on qualifications, credentials, and service needs at the time of recruitment, and cannot be assessed in advance or influenced by third-party sponsorship or referral. 
 

Job Description:

We are located in a very busy location in the North-East area of Calgary next to the Peter Lougheed Hospital. We are located near the C-train, diagnostic labs, Mayfair imaging, Sunridge Mall and CDC. Highly populated area with many communities around us.

Clinical Care
Diagnose heart conditions (e.g., heart attacks, arrhythmias, heart failure)
Perform physical exams and interpret tests (ECG, echocardiograms, stress tests)
Prescribe medications and treatment plans
Monitor patient progress and adjust care

Procedures & Referrals
Perform or assist with specialized procedures (e.g., angiography, catheterization)
Refer patients for surgery when needed
Collaborate with surgeons and other specialists

Patient Management
Educate patients on heart health and prevention
Provide long-term management of chronic conditions
Coordinate patient care and follow-ups

Professional & Research Roles
Act as consultants to other physicians
Participate in research or teaching (especially in academic hospitals)
Develop clinical protocols and quality standards

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (pre-med or related field)

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) from an accredited medical school

• Residency in Internal Medicine (typically 4-5 years)

• Fellowship in Cardiology (2-3 years minimum)

• Additional subspecialty training (optional but common), such as:

  • Interventional cardiology

  • Electrophysiology

  • Heart failure or imaging

• Certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC)

• Valid license from the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA)

• Pass required national exams (e.g., Medical Council of Canada exams)

• CPSA Eligibility Letter for PRA assessments

• Advanced knowledge of cardiovascular diseases and treatments

• Ability to interpret diagnostic tests:

  • ECG (electrocardiogram)

  • Echocardiography

  • Stress testing

• Procedural skills (depending on specialty):

  • Cardiac catheterization

  • Angiography

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication with patients and healthcare teams

• Attention to detail

• Decision-making under pressure

• Empathy and patient-centered care

• Completion of supervised clinical training (residency + fellowship)

• Hands-on experience in hospital or clinical cardiology settings

• Research experience (often preferred, especially in academic roles)

• Ability to work long and irregular hours (including on-call shifts)

• Continuous professional development (CPD) to maintain licensure

• Knowledge of Canadian healthcare standards and ethics