Paediatric General

**About SickKids**:
Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of _Healthier Children. A Better World_.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world’s best in paediatric healthcare.

**Position Description**:
**Paediatric General & Thoracic Surgeon (Intestinal Failure)**

**The Hospital for Sick Children**

**Toronto, Ontario, Canada**

Commensurate with qualifications and experience, remuneration will be in the range of $400,000 to $500,000 CAD per year for 35 hours of work per week plus on call responsibilities, to which will be added an equal distribution of billing overages. Support for relocation expenses will be offered.

The Division of General and Thoracic Surgery is comprised of 10 full-time and two part-time academic paediatric surgeons providing medical and surgical care. In addition, the Division team includes:
¿ Paediatric General Surgery Fellows who are fully trained general surgeons and are completing a two-year training program in paediatric general surgery.

¿ Neonatal ICU Surgery Fellows who are fellows with various levels of training from senior general surgery residents to fully trained paediatric general surgeons and are completing a one-year training program in neonatal ICU care.

¿ Paediatric Trauma Fellows who are fellows with various levels of training from senior general surgery residents to fully trained paediatric general surgeons and are completing a one-year training program in paediatric trauma care.

¿ 9 nurse practitioners, who support general surgery, neonatal surgery, trauma, and ambulatory care.

**Our Commitment to Diversity**

The children and families we care for are diverse, and so are our employees. All are welcome to join our unique organizational culture and be part of our inclusive team.

SickKids, located at 555 University Avenue in downtown Toronto, is among the largest children¿s hospitals in North America and has a long history of excellence in clinical care, research, and education. SickKids is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto and is located adjacent to the University campus and to numerous specialty hospitals and biomedical research institutes. It is an exciting time at SickKids as we execute our campus redevelopment project, including a new state-of-the-art acute care hospital tower.

Toronto is a vibrant and multicultural city, having been named the 2nd most diverse city in the world by the UN, with over 51% of its residents born outside of Canada and home to over 230 ethnic groups, which is reflected in the city¿s neighbourhood food scene along with its fifteen Michelin-starred restaurants and talents in key sectors like life science, finance, information, and communications technology. It is currently the fourth largest city in North America and boasts a safe, livable, downtown area with excellent housing, schools, and university access. It is consistently ranked as a top travel spot and internationally ranked as one of the world¿s most livable cities. World famous lake and wilderness country and year-round outdoor recreation are easily accessible, as are two hub airports for regional or international travel.

**Application Process**

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Dr. Kasper Wang

Chair of the Search Committee

555 University Avenue

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

M5G 1X8
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- All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Only those applicants selected for the interview will be contacted._¿¿¿¿
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**Our Commitment to Diversity**:
The children and families we care for are from a variety of communities, and so are our employees. We welcome and encourage everyone to join our organization and be part of our team.

Thank you for your interest in joining SickKids. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids is conditional upon the Hospital¿s receipt of all necessary documentation.

**How to Apply