Queen's University, Brockville General Hospital | General Pediatrician

The Department of Pediatrics in Queen's Health Sciences at Queen’s University invites applications for a General Pediatrician to practice in Brockville, Ontario. The position will involve clinical practice in pediatrics as well as undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. Subspecialty interest may be an asset.

Practice Profile

  • Community-based consultative practice.

  • Women and Children’s Health Care Team is currently comprised of 2 paediatricians, a General Practitioner who practices paediatrics & paediatric gastroenterology, 3 Obstetrician/Gynecologists , Family Physicians, Midwives, Nurses and Social Workers. Approx. 300 deliveries annually.

  • Participation in On Call rotation 1 in 3.

Remuneration

  • Alternate Funding Plan (AFP) with Southeastern Ontario Academic Medical Organization (SEAMO).

  • Hospital On Call Compensation (HOCC)

Qualifications

Qualified applicants will hold an MD degree (or equivalent), have completed postgraduate 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.

Applicants must also demonstrate a strong aptitude for teaching at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels and/or research. Applicants should provide evidence of an ability to work in an interdisciplinary, collaborative environment.

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).

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 2 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/Aboriginal 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. To comply with Federal laws, the University is obliged to gather statistical information about how many applicants for each job vacancy are Canadian citizens/permanent residents of Canada. Applicants need not identify their country of origin; however, all applications must include one of the following statements: “I am a Canadian citizen/permanent resident of Canada”; OR, “I am not a Canadian citizen/permanent resident of Canada”. Applications that do not include this information will be deemed incomplete. 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 Pediatrics through the contact information listed below.

Inquiries and Applications

A cover letter and curriculum vitae, including the names of three referees should be directed to Dr. Kristin Finkenzeller, Chief, Department of Women and Children’s Health, Brockville General Hospital. KFinkenzeller@brockvillegeneralhospital.ca ,

Brockville General Hospital is a progressive, 160 bed community hospital with > 4,000 admissions annually, serving a regional population of 125,000.

Brockville (pop. 22,000) is conveniently located along hwy. 401, on the St. Lawrence River, in the beautiful 1000 Islands region; 75 km E of Kingston, 110 km S of Ottawa.

Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until position is filled.

Ann Watkins