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 Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), a major pediatric referral center and teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine, is a world-renowned leader in health care, research, and teaching. SickKids is a tertiary care, world-renowned facility which was recognized recently by Newsweek as the No.1 pediatric hospital in the World (https://www.newsweek.com/worlds-best-specialized-hospitals-2022/pediatrics ). SickKids is committed to providing excellence in care with a highly qualified, interdisciplinary, hospital-based medical staff. SickKids has more than 300 beds and performs more than 6,000 interventional procedures (vascular and nonvascular) on over 4,000 patients per year.

The Department of Diagnostic Imaging at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto, a major pediatric referral center, invites applications from interested, qualified pediatric interventional radiologists for a faculty full-time position in the Division of Image Guided Therapy. The ideal candidate must have an M.D or equivalent, be board-certified and have fellowship and clinical experience in body Pediatric Interventional Radiology and Interventional Oncology. Additional experience with image guided tumor ablation techniques, musculoskeletal interventions, hepato-biliary interventions in liver transplants, vascular anomalies, and MRI-guided Interventions is advantageous. The candidate should be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO). Experience as a Staff Pediatric Interventional Radiologist and a solid research background in Pediatric Interventional Radiology is preferred. The candidate should be collaborative and should be an excellent inter- & intra-disciplinary team player with high professional values. All candidates must be able to function proficiently in English.

The Division of Pediatric Interventional Radiology currently consists of 4 full time pediatric body interventional radiologists, 1 full time pediatric interventional neuroradiologist, and 1 clinical associate in interventional neuroradiology.   The Division works collaboratively and closely with pediatricians, oncologists, surgeons, and other disciplines as part of the Centre of Image Guided Care. The Centre of Image Guided Care consists of 5 modern image guided suites, including three single plane and one bi-plane angiography equipment, dedicated high resolution ultrasounds and a 3T Interventional/ Intra-operative MRI.

Faculty appointment at the University of Toronto and salary will be made commensurate with the candidate¿s experience and qualifications. An additional incentive is provided for extended and on call hours of work related to complex interventional procedures that the candidate will have to be involved in. The candidate should be eligible for an academic position at the University of Toronto preferably at the rank of Assistant Professor or above.   Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision Care, Life Group Insurance, Disability Insurance Pension contributions, and if eligible relocation package. The position provides an excellent opportunity for professional development, collaborative, and individual research with protected academic time.  Interested candidates should send a cover letter and CV to: Jill Hynes, c/o Dr. Birgit Ertl-Wagner, Radiologist-in-Chief, The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, ON M5G 1X8 via email at jill.hynes@sickkids.ca.

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, aboriginal person, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Salary: $ 421,000 to $527,000

Benefits: Health and Dental (including Vision Care), Long & Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance.

Pension: Defined Contribution Pension

Relocation: To reimburse costs associated with relocation if required.

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Work Location: The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Ave, Toronto, ON M5G 1X8

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.

 When requested, SickKids will provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and assessment process.  Information received related to access or inclusion will be addressed confidentially.

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.

FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: As a health care institution, our highest priority is the safety of patients, families and staff.  As a result, we are adopting all prevention measures to ensure the safety of our patients, families and our staff.  Therefore, any offer of employment is conditional upon you submitting proof that you have been fully vaccinated with a Health Canada or World Health Organization (WHO) approved COVID-19 vaccination as soon as possible and no later than fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the effective start date, in addition to satisfying any other condition(s) that may be set out in an offer.  If a candidate fails to satisfy this condition (or any other condition(s) set out in an offer), any offer of employment shall be immediately rescinded.

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