Chiropodist - Mississauga Halton Diabetes Foot Care Program

The Mississauga Halton Diabetes Foot Care program is a regional program providing preventative foot care to high risk patients with diabetes who are facing barriers to accessing fee for service care models. The Chiropodist serves as a both a mentor and a clinician in this regional program providing foot care to high risk patients with diabetes. This position is part of a regional approach to addressing the needs of this population and has the goal of demonstrating a decrease in admissions for diabetes related wound care. The team will include nurses and chiropodists.

The Chiropodist will provide foot care services in the region at various community settings within a geographic area. The Chiropodist's approach to client care is evidenced based and innovative and utilizes current therapeutic techniques within the determinants of health framework. This position works within an inter-professional team-based model in terms of both the clinical practice and program planning aspects of its responsibilities. A systems perspective and attention to continuous quality improvement are essential to the success of this position.

· Provide general chiropody services

· Mentor and provide clinical instruction to other health professionals in diabetic foot care

· Act as a resource person to staff, students and the community regarding foot care

· Demonstrate competency in chosen profession; consistently demonstrate knowledge and expertise in professional practice and hospital-based standards

· Demonstrate patient and consumer focus; makes a commitment to meet or exceed the needs of all internal and external customers

· Team player; interacts with co-workers, physicians, volunteers, patients and their families in a way that demonstrates that everyone involved in patient care is valuable

· Demonstrate caring and respect; treats each and every coworker, patient or family member with understanding and kindness and hold in high regard and respond appropriately to the needs of self and others

· Demonstrate fiscal responsibility; to model a sound understanding of, and work within, the financial boundaries of Halton Healthcare funding

· Other duties/activities as assigned

· Recognized diploma in Chiropody required

· Current registration with and member in good standing of the College of Chiropodists of Ontario

· Wound care certification from the Canadian Association of Wound Care

· Experience with mentoring and teaching

· Health Care Professionals who have taken the foot care course preferred

· Knowledge of Self-Management Principles

· Experience with providing education in group settings

· Demonstrates excellent organizational skills to effectively prioritize and handle multiple tasks

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Proven ability to effectively interact within a multi-disciplinary team

· Must have valid driver's license and access to own vehicle

· Must be willing to travel to multiple foot care sites within Halton and surrounding areas

· Must be physically able to do the job

· Excellent employment and attendance record

Hours: Monday to Friday, 7.5 hour day shifts (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs)

Salary: $41.304 to $53.456 per hour

Date Posted: June 2, 2026

Internal application deadline: June 9, 2026

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