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Head, Department of Surgery
Queen’s Health Sciences
Queen’s University, Kingston Health Sciences Centre & Providence Care
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Queen’s University is situated on traditional Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee Territory. To acknowledge this traditional territory is to recognize its longer history, one predating the establishment of the earliest European colonies. It is also to acknowledge this territory’s significance for the Indigenous peoples who lived, and continue to live, upon it – people whose practices and spiritualities were tied to the land and continue to develop in relationship to the territory and its other inhabitants today.
Queen’s Health Sciences (QHS) and its affiliated teaching hospitals (Kingston Health Sciences Centre and Providence Care) invite applications for the position of Head of the Department of Surgery. The ideal candidate will bring a track record of success in academic leadership, with the ability to manage teams that will foster excellence in clinical care, education and research within the Department. The preferred candidate will also be a strategic and systems thinker, who can help the Department of Surgery capitalize on its strengths in an integrated fashion, while also solving problems in a creative manner.
We are searching for an individual with a drive to contribute to the advancement of long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships with University, Hospitals, provincial and community constituents. To do so, they will exhibit excellent relationship building, negotiation and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to represent and advance the interests of the Department of Surgery, QHS and the affiliated teaching hospitals. As an innovative and visionary leader, the Department Head of Surgery will support the University and affiliated teaching hospitals’ commitment to Indigeneity, equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility and anti-racism (I-EDIAA) through the development and implementation of initiatives designed to foster inclusivity within an interdisciplinary and collaborative work environment.
As an academic physician, the successful candidate will participate in shared clinical care service and therefore all qualified applicants must have or be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) and certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC). Preference will be given to applicants with at least 10 years’ experience and proven leadership abilities. However, all applicants with a desire to lead a cohesive and growing clinical and academic department are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be eligible for a full-time clinical academic appointment at Queen’s University, funded by the Southeastern Ontario Academic Medical Organization (SEAMO). In addition, the Department Head normally holds the endowed Britton Smith Chair in Surgery, for the concurrent term.
The Department of Surgery includes seven distinct specialties including: cardiovascular surgery, general surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, otolaryngology/head & neck surgery, plastic surgery, and thoracic surgery. The Department of Surgery contributes to the teaching of undergraduate medical students and graduate students at the Masters, PhD and postdoctoral levels. In addition, the divisions of General Surgery and Orthopedics have accredited residency training programs. The collaborative research efforts of the Department cover a broad range of scholarship initiatives, including clinical trials, educational research and basic and translational research.
Queen’s University is recognized nationally for the quality of its undergraduate and graduate programs, which attract outstanding students. Queen’s University is an integral part of the vibrant Kingston community in the heart of the Thousand Islands region of southeastern Ontario. It has a community spirit and amenities unmatched by any other Canadian university. The University and the region offer an outstanding academic and community environment. For information on employee benefits, see Queen’s Human Resources.
The review of applications will begin on March 21, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Applications and nominations (the former to be accompanied by a letter of interest summarizing relevant experience, a curriculum vitae, and the full contact information of three referees), are to be directed to the co-chairs of the Committee, Dr. Diane Lougheed, Vice-Dean, Clinical, QHS and Dr. Michael Fitzpatrick, Chief of Staff & Executive Vice President Medical and Academic Affairs, KHSC, c/o Kristy Lodewyks, Associate Director, QHS Staffing, at kristy.lodewyks@queensu.ca. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Kristy Lodewyks to request a detailed copy of the role description. The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that considers an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please contact Kristy Lodewyks as indicated above.
Applications are invited from all qualified individuals. Queen’s and its affiliated teaching hospitals are strongly committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and encourage applications from Black, racialized/visible minority and Indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority, including any qualified individuals who have a valid legal work status in Canada. Please indicate in your application if you have a valid legal work status in Canada. Applications from all qualified candidates will be considered in the applicant pool.
Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to declare their COVID-19 vaccination status and provide proof that they were fully vaccinated or had an approved accommodation to engage in in-person University activities. These requirements were suspended May 1, 2022. However, they remain in effect for students, staff, and faculty in workplaces, including hospitals, where patient care is provided and/or where the work duties or educational requirements of the position involve or support patient care.
Posted February 23 – March 30, 2025
MICHAEL GARRON HOSPITAL STAFF POSITION
Thoracic Surgeon/Department of Surgery
Position: The Division of Thoracic Surgery at Michael Garron Hospital is searching for a qualified and dedicated candidate to join our Department of Surgery for July 2025.
Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a member of the Toronto East Health Network (TEHN), is a vibrant community teaching hospital, affiliated with the University of Toronto, and serves one of Canada’s most diverse communities and comprises a large number of acute care, rehabilitation and complex continuing care beds. MGH has a closed intensive care unit and full access to diagnostic imaging (US, CT, MRI). Michael Garron Hospital has undergone a major campus wide redevelopment project, and the new state of the art, eight story Ken and Marilyn Thomson Patient Care Centre opened in January 2023.
MGH is a designated Level-1 Thoracic Centre of Excellence that serves a large population covering a large geography based in east Toronto. The thoracic surgery team at MGH performs more than 300 major lung resections yearly in addition to the treatment of a wide spectrum of thoracic diseases of the chest and foregut both benign and malignant. The program has longstanding partnerships with Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre (Odette Cancer Centre) and Royal Victoria Hospital (Barrie). The program therefore serves a diverse population over a large region. A successful candidate is expected to appreciate this diversity by advocating for equity in patient care and cultural sensitivity. The position will, in addition to clinical responsibilities, also have a clinical and QI research focus with protected time allocated towards furthering this research agenda.
The successful candidate will have experience and excellent skill in the multidisciplinary management of thoracic conditions both benign and malignant. Proficiency in Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery and particularly robotic surgery is a must. Additional fellowship training is an asset but not a requirement.
The successful candidate will have experience and demonstrable interest in clinical research.
The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate exceptional interprofessional, interpersonal and collaborative skills and commitment to advance the strategic goals and vision of the MGH Department of Surgery. They will be eligible for an appointment in the Department of Surgery at the University of Toronto at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor, commensurate with their qualification and academic achievement. S/he must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in surgical education and academic involvement including participating in committees at the hospital and university level. The successful candidate is expected to have completed or be eligible for certification in Thoracic Surgery by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and be eligible for licensure in the Province of Ontario.
Michael Garron Hospital embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.
MGH strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission. MGH is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.
Applications must include a letter of interest, an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae, and at least two letters of reference.
Applications must be received by Jan 27, 2025 and submitted via email to:
Rajiv K Singal MD, FRCSC
Chief of Surgery, Michael Garron Hospital
Co-Medical Director, Surgery Program, Michael Garron Hospital Endourology, Urologic Cancer and Robotics Surgery
Associate Professor, Department of Surgery Rajiv.Singal@tehn.ca
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Clinical Assistant
Division of Thoracic Surgery SJRH
Community: Saint John Facility: Saint John Regional Hospital
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Clinical Assistant will work in coordination with the Division of Thoracic Surgery to provide clinical services including but not limited to: Evaluation of ER consults, OR assistance, pre-and postoperative care of hospitalized surgical patients, and evening and weekend on-call coverage for Thoracic Surgery inpatients.
EMPLOYER:
Horizon Health Network (Horizon) is proud of its dedicated team of health care professionals who are focused on delivering safe and quality care to our patients, clients, families and communities. Horizon is a great place to work, as people are the heart of our organization, and the success of Horizon is a direct result of our employees’ dedication, professionalism, and commitment.
Horizon is the largest regional health authority – and one of the largest employers – in New Brunswick, and the second-largest health authority in Atlantic Canada. Our leadership and health care providers are experts in diverse areas of health and community services and provide services to a half a million people.
Horizon has an annual budget of approximately $1.2 billion and has more than 13,000 employees, 1,100 physicians and 1,300 volunteers, as well as 17 foundations, 12 auxiliaries and 8 alumnae organizations.
JOB DUTIES:
- Provide surgical assistance for elective and emergency surgeries;
- Provide perioperative care for hospitalized patients in the Division of Thoracic Surgery in conjunction with the attending surgeon;
- Participate in an on-call rotation during statutory holidays, weekends, and evenings that provides care for Thoracic surgical inpatients (“first call” for Thoracic surgery inpatient units);
- Participate in the evaluation, and treatment, of emergency room patients in conjunction with, and at the discretion of, the consulted/attending surgeon;
- Practice in a collaborative fashion as a member of an interdisciplinary team and consult with members of other health professions as appropriate;
- Negotiate planned absences in advance to ensure coverage of services can be maintained;
- Participate in a medical practice that is compatible with Horizon Health Networks mission, values, and strategic direction, and within the confines of the rules and bylaws of the Department of Surgery and SJRH medical staff; and
- Within the confines of the scope of practice and position description provided, other duties that may arise by circumstance and may be assigned by their Clinical Supervisor, the Head of Surgical Program, the Local Chief of Staff, or local Medical Director.
- HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday based on 37.5 hours per week.
- REMUNERATION: The candidate will be remunerated on a salaried model.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Have graduated from a medical school listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools which includes a Canadian sponsor note;
- Must hold a valid license to practice medicine in the province of New Brunswick. The license must specify that the physician is a working as an Clinical Assistant with appropriate restrictions detailed;
- Have acquired two years postgraduate training and one-year licensed practice experience or have acquired one year post graduate training and two years licensed medical practice experience;
- Have LMCC or acceptable alternative;
- Have practice experience or training for at least 450 hours within the last five years and provide an explanation for time away from discipline-specific training or practice;
- Provide evidence of good character and evidence of fitness to practice, including professional and ethical behavior, which may include through self-disclosure, certificates of professional conduct from each jurisdiction in which they held a licence, letters of reference, or other information as requested by the College.
- Be legally entitled to live and work in New Brunswick;
- Be proficient in one of the two official languages of the province of New Brunswick;
- Must be a member in good standing with the New Brunswick Medical Society;
- Must have current malpractice insurance from the Canadian Medical Protective Association appropriate to the category of practice.
EXPECTED START DATE: As soon as possible
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Maintain appropriate annual CME/CPD requirements;
- Comply with the policies and procedures of the Department of Surgery;
- Comply with the provisions of the Hospital Act, the Regional Health Authorities Act, Community Health Center regulation, Medical Services Payment Act, and their regulations;
- Follow the code of ethics of College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick and the Canadian Medical Association; and
- Comply with recommendations of a performance review after 12 weeks, 6 months, and one year after employment and annually thereafter.
ABOUT THE FACILITY: Horizon’s Saint John Regional Hospital is the largest tertiary care hospital in New Brunswick and is the primary health care referral centre for this area and to all New Brunswickers for major trauma and cardiac care.
The New Brunswick Trauma Program, New Brunswick Heart Centre, and the New Brunswick Stem Cell Transplant Centre are located within the hospital, as are Radiation Oncology and Nephrology services. This site offers autologous stem cell therapy and a stem cell processing laboratory.
The Saint John Regional Hospital also serves as the centre for Dalhousie Medicine New Brunswick’s distributed medical education program. The hospital services a catchment population of 170,000 people.
ABOUT THE COMMUNITY: The Saint John area offers you a broad range of affordable housing options, from heritage properties to executive homes within the city and in nearby Kennebecasis Valley. Saint John, a booming harbour city is Canada’s oldest incorporated city (1785) and home to the country’s oldest museum and farmers’ market. For spouses and families, there are excellent employment and educational prospects. The nearby towns and villages, such as St. Stephen, Sussex, and Grand Manan, provide a diverse selection of recreational and sport activities that appeal to all age groups.
To apply or for more information please contact:
Physiciancareers@horizonNB.ca
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Full-Time Thoracic Surgeon
The Division of Thoracic Surgery at Windsor Regional Hospital (WRH) in Windsor is inviting applications for a full time Thoracic Surgeon to join its team!
The successful candidate will be provided an opportunity to work alongside a dynamic multidisciplinary team that provides comprehensive care to Windsor and Essex County. WRH also has an affiliation with the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry and candidates have an opportunity to participate in surgical education at the undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Applicant Physicians must have licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) and have, or must be eligible for, certification in Thoracic Surgery from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
About Windsor Regional Hospital
Windsor Regional Hospital is a multi-faceted, health services organization operating from two main sites, the Metropolitan Campus and the Ouellette Campus. We are the regional provider of advanced care in areas that include complex trauma, renal dialysis, cardiac care, stroke and neurosurgery, intensive care, acute mental health, family birthing centre, neonatal intensive care, paediatric services, regional cancer services and a broad range of medical and surgical services required to support these specialized areas.
About Windsor-Essex
The Windsor-Essex area is ecologically rich with extensive parkland along with a southwest location that extends warm weather activities such a golfing, gardening, and water sports. Windsor offers the unique opportunities of a larger metropolitan area and the benefits of a smaller community. Living directly across the border from Detroit, Michigan places you on a cosmopolitan stage where arts, culture, big league sports, and entertainment are just moments away. Best of all, you can enjoy access to all of these big-city advantages while living in the relative tranquility (and low costs) of a much smaller, friendlier community.
Please submit a most recent CV to:
Dr. A. Elalem, Division Head, Thoracic Surgery
c/o Chelsey Thornton, Recruitment-Medical Affairs
Note: Only those selected for Windsor Regional Hospital an interview will be contacted.
Posted November 24, 2024 – February 24, 2025
THORACIC SURGEON,
Saskatchewan Health Authority
Posting Date: November 12, 2024
Position profile – Saskatchewan Health Authority – Saskatoon and University Saskatchewan, Department of Surgery, Division of Thoracic Surgery seek a Thoracic Surgeon to join their team. Collective responsibilities include clinical care of inpatients and outpatients as well as education of undergraduate and postgraduate trainees. The successful candidate will have appointments in both Saskatchewan Health Authority and the University of Saskatchewan, where teaching of surgical residents and medical students is integral.
The candidate will have demonstrated expertise in Thoracic Surgery. The candidate will have an active interest in research, demonstrated by completion of a post-graduate degree and interest in further developing the research activities of the division and the department. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated interdisciplinary competence as demonstrated by active participation in multidisciplinary rounds.
The Division of Thoracic Surgery currently has funding for 4.5 surgeons. It is active in undergraduate and residency education. We are part of a clinical teaching unit with the division of general surgery and have the participation of junior and senior general surgery residents. As well we have respiratory medicine residents rotate on our service. The unit is based at St. Paul’s hospital and does supply coverage for inpatient consults at the 2 other hospitals. We started our Robotics program in February 2023 and recently added a second robot at our site. We have full access to a robot for all minimally invasive procedures. We expect to perform >300 Robotic cases this coming year. This includes benign and malignant foregut and pulmonary procedures. We have dedicated access to endoscopy including EBUS and EUS. There is a dedicated group of thoracic anesthesiologists with excellent perioperative care. Outpatient care is delivered in the ambulatory care unit at SPH. We are the provincial referral center for esophageal cancer care and do approximately 40 esophagectomies/year. We are actively involved with both of the provincial cancer centres and participate in multidisciplinary tumor board meetings on a weekly basis. We have full access to telehealth. The synchrotron allows us excellent access for PET imaging.
- Compensation Details: Contract
- Benefits: Responsibility of the Physician
- Location of Practice: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
- Language of Work: English
Qualifications/Requirements of the position – The successful candidate will hold certification or be eligible for certification with the Royal College of Surgery of Canada (RCPSC) and be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS).
The City – Saskatoon Shines – With more hours of sunshine than any other major Canadian city and a population of 265,000+, Saskatoon is the largest city in Saskatchewan, offering non-stop entertainment opportunities including world class events, festivals and attractions, a strong arts and music focus, and a short drive to the northern lake country. Saskatoon has more golf courses and restaurants per capita than anywhere in North America and is noted for its outstanding walking and biking trails along the riverbank. Excellent educational facilities such as the University of Saskatchewan, home of the Canadian Light Source synchrotron, draw the best minds from around the world creating a youthful vitality and cultural richness evident in every neighbourhood.
The Authority – The Saskatchewan Health Authority is the largest organization in Saskatchewan, employing over 44,000 employees and physicians responsible for the delivery of high quality and timely health care for the entire province. We are driven by the commitment to improve front line patient care for Saskatchewan people, and we are working together to better coordinate health services across the province to ensure that patients receive high quality, timely health care, wherever they live in Saskatchewan.
The University – The beautiful University of Saskatchewan campus is located on the shores of the South Saskatchewan River in Saskatoon, a city with a diverse and thriving economic base and a vibrant cultural life. The UofS is a research-intensive institution with 22,000 students and 7,000 faculty and staff, and a strong reputation for innovation and excellence. It is home to the newly constructed Academic Health Sciences Complex (http://library.usask.ca/hsl/
To Apply – Saskatchewan Health Authority supports a shared commitment to a Representative Workforce that is respectful and inclusive of all staff and clients and welcomes applications from those who will contribute to the diversity of our community. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
Interested candidates, please submit your curriculum vitae in confidence to:
Amanda Lee, Specialist Recruitment and Retention
Practitioner Staff Affairs-Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Health Authority
Amanda.Lee@
Posted November 24, 2025 – February 24, 2025