About Us:

Established over 30 years ago, Medcan is a global leader in assessing clients' overall well-being and inspiring them to live well. Medcan has a comprehensive range of diagnostic assessments, which, in combination with innovative programs tailored to specific needs, are designed to successfully reach improved health outcomes.

Over 80 physicians and specialists, alongside a broad roster of complementary health care disciplines, provide health and lifestyle management services on site and by video consult for individuals, families and organizations. Our team of 700+ staff see clients virtually and physically from our downtown Toronto and Oakville clinics.

The Role:

Medcan is recruiting an Exercise Physiologist, Health Coach to join our Annual Health Assessment Clinical Testing team. The role is primarily responsible for conducting Body Composition testing, Muscle and Joint Fitness testing, Nutrition Consults and Sub-Max VO2 testing for our clients during their Annual Health Assessment. The ideal candidate is a client focused professional with great communication skills and extensive healthcare experience.

Typical conversations surrounding exercise and nutrition can be, but are not limited to, weight loss or weight gain, increase muscle mass, injury rehab or specific event training. This is a revolutionary, holistic, and integrated assessment designed to motivate and inspire the client to set achievable/realistic lifestyle goals.

The Accountabilities:

• Conduct InBody testing using an InBody 770 scale (bioelectrical impedance)
• Conduct a variety of Muscle and Joint Fitness testing pertaining to different module choices from the client
• Conduct Anthropometric measurements (height, waist, hips and weight)
• Conduct Nutrition Consultations
  • Identify unhealthy eating patterns
  • Identify nutrient deficiencies
  • Discuss dietary modifications relating to body composition results
• Conduct Sub-max VO2 testing using the Bruce Protocol
  • Proficiency using a treadmill or cycle ergometer
  • Measure exercise BPs
• Update results from the above testing to generate reports for each patient
• Provide clients recommendations and corrective exercises based on results
• Provide individual, goal-oriented action plans on how the client can achieve the desired results
• Monitor and facilitate the flow of patients through the Clinic
• Be an on-going point of contact for any client that has specific questions based on their report
• Coordinate with other clinic staff to ensure exceptional delivery of service and value time to our clients

The Requirements:

• Must hold a Certified Exercise Physiologist designation (CSEP or related) or a Registered Kinesiologist (R. Kin) designation (CEP is preferred).
• One or more of: Undergraduate degree in Kinesiology or Health Sciences, Diploma in Fitness and Health Promotion (or related), or Personal Training/Fitness Assessment Certificate.
• A valid form of Nutrition Certification (CanFitPro, ISSA etc)
• Prior experience conducting graded exercise testing
• 3-5 years prior healthcare experience
• Current CPR certification
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Client service experience
• Proficiency in MS Office and Outlook
• Strong organization and time management

This is a Casual position scheduled for 1-2 days/week and Saturday availability is mandatory, along with flexibility to cover last minute sick calls. This role will work primarily at our Oakville clinic but will require occasional attendance at our head office in downtown Toronto.

Our Benefits:

Medcan’s philosophy of Live Well, For Life applies not only to our clients, but also our valued staff members. We provide paid Wellness Days along with a variety of programs to help our employees manage their mental and physical well-being. We offer special employee rates on fitness sessions, in-house specialty services, and a complimentary membership to our clinic to name a few.

We also have employee perks to continue to help our staff Live Well, For Life. This includes complimentary group fitness sessions as well as an on-site healthy lunch program provided by our own food and catering brand, Nourish. We also provide interactive webinars hosted by our in-house experts focused on Eat, Move, Think. Our enhanced benefits package is just one of the reasons why we continue to be one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies!

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an initial interview will be contacted. No phone calls and no agencies please.

Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility:

Medcan is an equal opportunity employer committed to the principles of employment equity, diversity, and inclusion. We continuously work to provide a fair opportunity for all staff to participate and succeed at work, creating a sense of belonging, respect and a place that values the unique perspectives and lived experiences of each member of our team. We recognize the value of diversity in attributes such as age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation and attractionality, ethnicity, race, colour, nationality, family and marital status, ability, religion and belief, freedom of thought, and any other characteristic that makes you unique. If these principles resonate with you, we encourage you to apply!

If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise your Talent Acquisition Specialist if you require accommodation.