Original job description
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.
The Department of Paediatrics at the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), 555 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, is recruiting for a permanent, full-time faculty position as an Academic Clinician in the Division of Haematology/Oncology, effective January 1, 2027. SickKids is an academic health science centre dedicated to the care of children and is a fully affiliated hospital with the University of Toronto.
SickKids is the largest quaternary care pediatric hospital in Canada and is a teaching hospital for the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto, a leading public institution. The Division of Haematology/Oncology at SickKids is one of the largest programs of its kind in North America. The clinical and research activities of the Division are supported by the Garron Family Cancer Centre and the SickKids Research Institute.
The Solid Tumor Section is a leading clinical academic program dedicated to advanced multidisciplinary care for children and adolescents with extracranial solid tumors. Research activities in the Section span a broad spectrum that includes clinical trials, supportive care, population-based health services research, and translational science. The Section also serves as a national referral centre for many early Phase trials of targeted therapies. Members of the Section hold key leadership positions on various Children's Oncology Group (COG) committees.
The Section comprises members with clinical expertise in sarcomas, neuroblastoma, renal and hepatic tumors, germ cell tumors, and rare solid tumors. Section members also have expertise in cancer genetics, new agents, clinical trials, cancer survivorship, and drug access.
The successful candidate will join a dynamic interprofessional care team. The individual will provide care to patients in the Solid Tumor Section of the Division in inpatient and ambulatory settings, with responsibilities that include participation in out-of-hours clinical coverage. The successful candidate is expected to devote most of their time to clinical service and make important contributions to the clinical, research, and teaching missions of the Division.
Evidence of excellence in teaching and research is required. Candidates at all career stages are encouraged to apply. A candidate with expertise in the treatment of pediatric and adolescent bone and soft tissue sarcomas will be of particular interest, as this will be an important focus of their clinical practice.
All candidates must be able to function proficiently in English, hold an MD, MBBS, or equivalent, and be certified or eligible for certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or have comparable qualifications. Candidates must hold or be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.
The successful candidate must be eligible for an academic appointment at the University of Toronto. The salary range is $290,578 to $385,000 per annum, and rank will be commensurate with qualifications. The successful candidate will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, group insurance, a pension plan, vision care, an academic allowance, and a relocation package.
Interested individuals should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses of three referees to:
Dr. James Whitlock
Head, Division of Haematology/Oncology
The Hospital for Sick Children
555 University Avenue
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5G 1X8
Email: jim.whitlock@sickkids.ca
For additional information regarding the Department of Paediatrics, visit www.paeds.utoronto.ca.
The University of Toronto and The Hospital for Sick Children are strongly committed to diversity within their communities. Both institutions recognize the systemic barriers that affect equity-seeking groups. As such, we welcome applications from historically marginalized groups, including Black, Indigenous, and racialized people, women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and persons with disabilities.
The Department recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves, such as family care or health-related leaves, that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to identify any leave that affected their productivity or may have influenced their career path. This information will be considered to support an equitable assessment of each candidate's record.
The Department further supports an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It also seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities.
Persons with disabilities who anticipate requiring accommodations during any part of the application process may contact Sarah Isbester, Executive Assistant to the Chair, in confidence, at sarah.isbester@sickkids.ca or 416-613-6122.
SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.
If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team. SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
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