Career Opportunities

Thoracic Surgeon at uOttawa and The Ottawa Hospital

The Division of Thoracic Surgery at the University of Ottawa and The Ottawa Hospital, Ontario, Canada is offering an employment opportunity to join our team as an academic thoracic surgeon.

The applicant should have a strong academic focus and vision. The candidate must be certified or eligible for certification in thoracic surgery by the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada or the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, eligible for medical licensure in Ontario, Canada, eligible for coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA), and eligible for appointment at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor. The Ottawa Hospital is a tertiary care institution affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Ottawa.  The successful candidate will receive an appointment to the University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine commensurate with prior achievements.

The Ottawa Division of Thoracic Surgery has long-standing tradition of excellence and innovation in patient care, education, research, quality improvement and leadership. In addition to serving the needs of our nation’s Capital, the Division of Thoracic Surgery provides state-of-the-art thoracic surgical care to patients from the entire Champlain region (1.5 million population) and beyond. The Division currently has 6 members, including past presidents of Canadian Association of Thoracic Surgeons (CATS), and the Chief of Surgery of the Ottawa Hospital. A Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner were recently added to assist with complex perioperative thoracic surgical care. The Divisional research team includes dedicated grant-funded research staff, along with residents and medical students.  The Division has a long-standing Royal College accredited thoracic surgery residency training program, accepting two thoracic surgical residents (one funded by the Ministry of Health and one out-funded) per year.

Ottawa thoracic surgical care is provided using the latest minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques, including robotic assisted surgery.  Surgical volume includes approximately 350 lung cancer resections in addition to resection of other thoracic and esophagogastric malignancies.  The Division also provides minimally invasive surgical therapy to patients with benign esophageal and intrathoracic diseases.  All Divisional surgical outcomes are prospectively recorded as a mechanism to achieve and sustain the highest level of surgical safety and quality.

The University of Ottawa is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, bilingual persons (French and English) and members of visible minorities.  If you are invited to continue the selection process, please notify us of any particular adaptive measures you might require by contacting the Office of the Associate Vice-President, Faculty Affairs at 613-562-5958. Any information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence.  The University of Ottawa is proud of its 160-year tradition of bilingualism. Through its Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute, the University provides training to Faculty members in their second official language.

The city of Ottawa provides a thriving multicultural and bilingual environment. Ottawa boasts numerous cultural activities as well as readily accessible sporting and natural resources, making it an ideal family and healthy living environment.

The application deadline is Dec 15, 2024.  Earliest start date for this employment opportunity is July 1, 2025.

Applicants should direct any questions and/or send their curriculum vitae and cover letter to:

Andrew JE Seely MD PhD FRCSC

Head, Division of Thoracic Surgery

The Ottawa Hospital, University of Ottawa

501 Smyth Road, Box 708, Ottawa, Ontario K1H 8L6 
Phone: (613) 737-8899 Ext: 74052 
Fax: (613) 737-8668

aseely@toh.ca

Posted August 20, 2024 – December 15, 2024

HIRING THORACIC SURGEON
Victoria, Vancouver Island, BC

Island Health’s Thoracic Surgery Program invites applications for a full-time General Thoracic Surgeon to join our growing team at the Royal Jubilee and Victoria General Hospitals.  The Division is expanding from a three to four surgeon group with a goal to expand to five.

Qualifications:

Eligible applicants must hold FRCSC certification in Thoracic Surgery and be eligible for full licensure with CPSBC.  The successful applicant will hold advanced training and skills in general thoracic surgery and minimally invasive thoracic surgery as well as have experience in both esophageal (benign and malignant) and pulmonary thoracic surgical care.  Training in Endoscopic Bronchial Ultrasound will be a strong asset.  Applicants should demonstrate a record of excellence in surgical residency training, clinical service and academic expertise.

Island Health:

The Royal Jubilee and Victoria General Hospitals provide a comprehensive clinical and expanding academic regional program.  The Thoracic Surgical Program is primarily based at the Royal Jubilee Hospital with consultative and emergency operative coverage at the Victoria General Hospital as well as appointments to the British Columbia Cancer Agency consultative staff.

At Island Health, we recognize, gain knowledge and respect the differences in each individual we serve. The right to feel culturally safe is for everyone.

Remuneration: Alternative payment contract. Level 1 MOCAP.

• View our posting (100-2310)
• Melissa Allen, Medical Staff Recruiter
• medicalstaff.islandhealth.ca/careers
• medstaffrecruitment@islandhealth.ca

Posted September 18, 2024 to October 31, 2024

Thoracic Academic Surgeon
The Department of Surgery (www.surgery.queensu.ca) at Queen’s University is seeking a Thoracic Academic Surgeon for a geographically full-time position in the Division of Thoracic Surgery. The candidate will have completed a minimum of two years of Thoracic Surgery fellowship training at the commencement of their appointment. Candidates must have advanced robotic skills and must have demonstrated strong clinical skills. Additional fellowship training or an advanced degree would be advantageous.  An academic focus on quality improvement and/or residency education will be an asset.

The preferred candidate must have an excellent record of success working in a multi-disciplinary clinical environment. They must demonstrate strong potential for outstanding educational contributions and significant academic and scholarly research in line with the mission of the Division of Thoracic Surgery. Evidence of current involvement and commitment to research through the submission of a research dossier outlining an academic plan and career goals is requested. Applicants will also be involved in undergraduate and post-graduate medical education. Submission of an educational dossier is encouraged. 

Qualified applicants will hold an MD degree (or equivalent), have completed postgraduate / fellowship qualifications prior to appointment, and have or be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario and certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. 

The successful candidate will be a full-time member of the Division of Thoracic Surgery and participate in the on-call schedule at Kingston Health Sciences Centre. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the teaching, supervision, and mentorship of undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate students and fellows. 

Members of the Department of Surgery enjoy a competitive compensation package, including a generous benefits plan. Academic rank will be commensurate with experience.include clinics, minor procedures and OR time.  The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the teaching, supervision, and mentorship of undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate students and fellows.

 Queen’s University is recognized nationally for the quality of its undergraduate and graduate programs, which attracts 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 (www.queensu.ca).

Faculty and their dependents are eligible for an extensive benefits package including prescription drug coverage, vision care, dental care, long term disability insurance, life insurance and access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program. Employees also participate in a pension plan. Tuition assistance is available for qualifying employees, their spouses and dependent children. Queen’s values families and is pleased to provide a ‘top up’ to government parental leave benefits for eligible employees on maternity/parental leave. In addition, Queen’s provides partial reimbursement for eligible daycare expenses for employees with dependent children in daycare. For more information on employee benefits, see Queen’s Human Resources.

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.

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals.  Queen’s is strongly committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black, racialized/visible minority and Indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQA+ persons. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority, including any qualified individuals who have a legal work status in Canada. Applications from all qualified candidates will be considered in the applicant pool. In order to support your employment at Queen’s, we require you to indicate whether or not you will need a work permit.

The review of applications is on-going and will continue until the position is filled. Those interested in this position should submit a complete application package, including a cover letter summarizing expertise, qualifications, and accomplishments relevant to the position, a CV, and the names and full contact information of three referees. The cover letter should also indicate whether or not you will require a work permit and/or require support with an extension of your work permit in the future. Submission of a research dossier outlining an academic plan and career goals is requested, and the submission of an educational dossier is also encouraged if available. Complete applications are to be directed to: Dr. Ross Walker, Head, Department of Surgery, Queen’s University, Watkins 3, Kingston General Hospital, Kingston, Ontario, K7L 2V7, Email: KGH.DepartmentOfSurgery@kingstonhsc.ca  

The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please contact the Department of Surgery at (613) 533-2660 or the email listed above.

Posted August 9, 2024 – December 31, 2024

HORIZON HEALTH NETWORK- SAINT JOHN POSITION DESCRIPTION

May 2024

THE POSITION: Thoracic Surgeon

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Horizon Health Network is centralizing Thoracic Surgery services in Saint John (Region 2) and is actively recruiting full-time Thoracic Surgeons to reach a complement of 4 FTE. Join a division that believes in collaboration, teamwork, research, medical education, innovation, and excellence in clinical care. Our division has access to a recently upgraded fully integrated MIS Suite, da Vinci Xi robot and the Illumisite fluoroscopic navigational bronchoscopy platform. We foster multi- disciplinary team collaboration with Cardiac Surgery, Critical Care, Respirology, Interventional Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, Medical Oncology and Radiation Oncology. We frequently collaborate with ENT and Plastic Surgery on complex Oncology cases. Current Capital Projects at the Saint John Regional Hospital include a new Ambulatory Clinic, ICU, Endoscopy Suite, and Oncology Clinic. The Division is an active participant in the CATS (Canadian Association of Thoracic Surgeons) Database.

Members of the Division are encouraged to be part of the medical education program affiliated with Dalhousie University in addition to other allied health profession learners. Members are eligible for an academic appointment with Dalhousie University. Other opportunities to participate in medical education are available if desired.

Position Summary:

The Physician will deliver inpatient and outpatient services in Thoracic Surgery and provide on-call coverage with other members of the Division of Thoracic Surgery. A typical weekly schedule will include:

• daily inpatient rounds
• operating sessions as assigned by the OR Utilization Committee
• inpatient consultations
• hospital-based clinics
• office hours
• involvement in teaching medical students
• Endoscopy – Upper GI, Flexible Bronchoscopy, EBUS, EUS with ROSE support, Fluoroscopic Navigational Bronchoscopy

EMPLOYER:

Horizon has an annual budget of approximately $1.1 billion and has more than 12,600 employees, 1,100 physicians and 5,200 volunteers, auxiliary and alumnae members, as well as 17 foundations and 18 auxiliary and alumnae organizations.

HOURS OF WORK:

• Hours of work are normally provided between 0800 and 1600 Monday to Friday.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct an office-based practice to include the assessment and management of both new and follow-up patients.
• Provide ambulatory care in a clinic setting.
• Provide inpatient care including rounds on patients.
• Provide consultations to hospital-based patients as requested by attending staff.
• Provide on-call services during statutory holidays, evenings, and weekends as part of the on-call schedule for the Division.
• Practice in a collaborative fashion as a member of an interdisciplinary team and consult with members of other health professions as appropriate.
• Report all absences – planned and unforeseen – in writing to the Medical Director-Saint John, Department Head of Surgery and Division Head of Thoracic Surgery.
• Negotiate planned service gaps in advance to ensure coverage of services can be arranged when the Physician is absent.
• Participate in using departmental and corporate evidence-based rules of practice to ensure expected standards of care are achieved.
• Participate in Departmental and Divisional educational activities under supervision of the Department Head of Surgery and Division Head of Thoracic Surgery.
• Participate in medical practice that is compatible with the Horizon Health Network’s mission, values, and strategic directions.
• Within the confines of this scope of practice and position description, provide other duties that may arise by circumstance and may be assigned by the Head of the Department of Surgery – Head of the Division of Thoracic Surgery, the Chief of Staff, Medical Director-Saint John, and/or the Vice President of Medical Affairs.
• Participate in teaching other members of health professions in subjects related to Thoracic Surgery.
• Maintain all patient records in the office and the hospital in accordance with the Horizon Health Network bylaws, medical staff rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• As this job is remunerated on an Alternate Funding Program there are clinical deliverables related to this agreement.
• Members will embody principles of leadership and have a commitment to medical education
• Members will foster enhancing clinical care through ongoing development of advanced clinical techniques

REMUNERATION:

Standard remuneration for this position is based on a recently renewed, competitive New Brunswick Medicare Alternate Funding Plan for Thoracic Surgery. Office overhead stipend is part of the compensation package. In addition, there is a Mandated On-call stipend.

INCENTIVES:

• $50,000.00 accompanied by a 2-year return of service for eligible physicians, as determined by the Department of Health.
• Moving Expense Allowance reimbursement of up to $8,000 for eligible physicians.

EXPECTED START DATE:

Immediately

ABOUT THE COMMUNITY:

Imagine…

A playground in Atlantic Canada surrounded by fresh waterways on one side and the ocean on the other.

Connect…

With a community of Maritime and Acadian people whose rich friendly culture will include you.

Belong…

To a community where families can raise their children in a safe, close-knit environment with a reasonable cost of living.

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 harbor 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.

Qualifications:

• Certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Thoracic Surgery or equivalent.
• Must be eligible or hold a valid license to practice medicine in the Province of New Brunswick
• Must be eligible or be a member in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick and the New Brunswick Medical Society.
• Must have current malpractice insurance from the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) appropriate to the category of practice.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and team-building skills.
• Good attendance and work record.
• Physically able to perform assigned duties.

TO APPLY/INFORMATION:

Applicants are invited to send their CV to physiciancareers@horizonnb.ca or apply online at www.NBHealthjobs.com

For more information please email Dr. Brian Johnston, Chief, Division of Thoracic Surgery, Saint John Regional Hospital: Brian.Johnston@HorizonNB.ca.

Posted May 22, 2024 – September 30, 2024