PCC is pleased to make this page available to its membership for the posting of career opportunities at each of the 16 Departments of Paediatrics across Canada. If you would like a specific career opportunity to appear on this site, please send a detailed e-mail to  Debra Schleyer, Executive Assistant, PCC.
November 1, 2011 | Head, Department of Paediatrics - University of Saskatchewan / Saskatoon Health Region
The College of Medicine and the Saskatoon Health Region are seeking applications and nominations for a new Head of their unified Department of Pediatrics. The position offers an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and visionary leader to build on past and present achievements in the Department and:
- Create a centre of excellence in clinical care, education, research and community service;
Provide leadership in the planning and implementation of the new Children’s Hospital of Saskatchewan;
- Provide leadership in theprovince in enhancing the health and wellbeing of children and youth in Saskatchewan, in developing relationships with other centres such as Prince Albert and Regina, and in addressing the issues of aboriginal health;
- Develop and win support for a Pediatrics human resources plan, acquire the necessary additional funding, and lead the recruitment of outstanding clinical faculty;
- Provide leadership and advocacy for the development and introduction of innovative educational and clinical programs;
- Provide leadership and advocacy for the offering of outstanding undergraduate medical education to an increasing number of students and outstanding programs for post-graduate medical residents;
- Foster research in the Department, and encourage multi-disciplinary research collaborations between clinicians and basic scientists in the College and across the University; and
- Find ways to increase the role of the Department and strengthen its integration in the College of Medicine, the University of Saskatchewan, and the Saskatoon Health Region.
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June 6, 2011 | Vice President, Medicine - IWK Health Centre, Halifax, NS
The IWK Health Centre is a tertiary care, academic health centre that provides quality care to children, youth, women and families in three Maritime Provinces and beyond. Structured around a Program-Based Care model and dedicated to family centered care, education, research, and health promotion, the IWK proudly promotes a mission of caring, learning and advocacy. The IWK’s 3200+ staff, 800+ volunteers and numerous community and academic partners are committed to Healthy Families, the Best Care.
As Vice President, Medicine you will be an integral member of the IWK’s Executive Leadership Team and a role model for co-leadership, working with the Vice President, Patient Care to oversee the IWK's three programs in Children's Health, Women's & Newborn and Mental Health & Addictions. Champion physician engagement and participate in setting strategic direction for the IWK and the broader health system. Share innovative ideas and collaborate to transform care delivery. Work with Chiefs to plan and staff medical services. Oversee and ensure that systems, policies and procedures support excellence in medical care.
A skilled relationship manager and communicator, you are already an accomplished leader who is versed in the emerging challenges and opportunities across the full spectrum of health care delivery. You are also experienced in leading service and culture change. You are an advocate for public/community health and building partnerships with primary care. Collaborative, solutions-focused, engaging, thoughtful, compassionate and courageous are the words used to describe your leadership style. Your professional career demonstrates alignment with the IWK’s mission and programs, you are respected by your peers for clinical and/or teaching, and/or research accomplishment and you have practiced in an academic teaching environment. A role model of effective co-leadership, you are committed to professional and collaborative practice in family centered care delivery.
If you are interested in being the next Vice President, Medicine at the IWK, please call Anna Stuart or Andrea Forbes at 902.420.2455 or submit your resume online at http://jobs.kbrs.ca/Careers/9050/.
May 19, 2011 | Medical Officers - Child Health Program at Children’s Hospital, Health Sciences Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba
The Department of Pediatrics and Child Health... Winnipeg, is seeking three Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada certified or eligible pediatricians to work as Medical Officers in the Child Health Program at Children’s Hospital, Health Sciences Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
The Children’s Hospital is the only in-patient pediatric facility in a large catchment area affiliated with the Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, University of Manitoba. The Child Health Program and the Department of Pediatrics and Child Health are dedicated to providing superb paediatric care as well as excellence in the education of pediatric trainees.
Winnipeg, the provincial capital of Manitoba and eighth-largest city in Canada, has a population of approximately 750,000. It is located near the geographic centre of North America at the junction of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers. It is ethnically diverse with numerous cultural influences.
Winnipeg with its surrounding regions is known for its sports, arts, outdoor activities, restaurants, and much more.
Successful applicants will be FRCP-certified or eligible in the field of Pediatrics, and will be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba. They will possess strong interpersonal skills, with strengths in communication and teaching ability. Responsibilities will include providing care to patients admitted to a pediatric oncology service, or a combination of a general pediatric medicine teaching service and Pediatric Intensive Care.
An attractive compensation package is offered in accordance with the current Collective Agreement between Manitoba Health and Doctors Manitoba (formerly the Manitoba Medical Association). The University of Manitoba encourages applications from qualified women and men, including members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Interested candidates should send their curriculum vitae together with names and addresses of three referees to:
Cheryl Rockman-Greenberg, MD, FRCPC
Professor and Head
Department of Pediatrics and Child Health
Children’s Hospital
CE208-840 Sherbrook Street
Winnipeg, MB R3A 1S1
Phone: (204) 787-2441
Fax: (204) 787-4807
Email: cgreenberg@exchange.hsc.mb.ca
Closing Date: applications will be accepted until position is filled however early application is advised.
Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of “The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy”(Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitaes may be provided to participating members of the search process.
In addition, general information can be found at the Health Sciences Centre Website at www.hsc.mb.ca or the University of Manitoba Website at www.umanitoba.ca.
To learn more about Winnipeg, please visit www.winnipeg.ca.
February 12, 2010 | Chair/Chief, Department of Pediatrics - McMaster University, Hamilton Health Sciences, and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton
McMaster University’s Faculty of Health Sciences, Hamilton Health Sciences, and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton invite applications and nominations for the joint position of Chair/Chief of the Department of Pediatrics. With over 160 academic and clinical faculty, and several endowed research chairs, the Department of Pediatrics is a leader on the national stage.
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Consideration of candidates will begin in March 2010, and conclude as early as possible, with the successful candidate taking office as soon thereafter as feasible. Nominations and expressions of interest, including the basis on which the individual merits consideration, should be submitted, in confidence, to the address below.
Janet Wright & Associates Inc.
174 Bedford Road
Toronto, Ontario M5R 2K9
pediatrics@jwasearch.com
January 18, 2010 | Head, Department of Pediatrics and Chief of Pediatrics, BC Children’s Hospital - University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine
The Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia invites applications and nominations for the position of Head of the
UBC Department of Pediatrics and Chief of Pediatrics, BC Children’s Hospital. The successful applicant is expected to
establish strong clinical and administrative linkages with all six Health Authorities in British Columbia. As a recognized clinical and academic leader in Pediatrics, you will have the opportunity to share your vision and utilize your
leadership skills in the development of teaching, research and clinical service programs in a Department with 153 site-based faculty (15 PhD scientists and 138 academic clinicians) and 119 community based clinical faculty. In this challenging role, you will be accountable for the leadership and administration of the Department and for overseeing
the quality of pediatric medical care. Your ability to be innovative and foster collaboration will be key in promoting pediatric
academic excellence and partnerships in undergraduate, graduate and post graduate medical education programs and support
for research across British Columbia.
The successful candidate will bring to this vital position a proven track record of success in senior clinical, academic and
administrative leadership roles, demonstrated success in supporting the career development of MD and PhD faculty members
and a proven record of scholarly achievement with demonstrated excellence in teaching. The anticipated start date will be July
1, 2010 or upon a date to be mutually agreed. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will qualify for and be offered a full time appointment at the rank of Professor with Tenure.
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Application letters, accompanied by
detailed curriculum vitae, a teaching
dossier, and names of four references,
should be directed to:
Gavin Stuart, MD, FRCSC
Dean, Faculty of Medicine
c/o Darcie Prosser
Room 317, IRC, UBC
2194 Health Sciences Mall
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3
email: searches@medd.med.ubc.ca with subject line: Head, Pediatrics
Review of the applications will begin
on January 31, 2010 and will continue
until the position is filled.
Click on the links below to
visit the available Career pages of Departments of Paediatrics
across Canada.
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