Effective immediately The Division of Cardiology at The Hospital for Sick Children, Department of Paediatrics, an academic health science centre dedicated exclusively to children, affiliated with the University of Toronto, is seeking a full-time permanent faculty position for a staff paediatric cardiologist with a sub-specialty interest in Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance in the Labatt Family Heart Centre –
Cardiology Division

The Labatt Family Heart Centre brings together significant interdisciplinary and inter-professional activities within Paediatric Cardiology, Cardiovascular (CV) Surgery, Cardiac Critical Care, Cardiovascular Research and Adult Congenital Heart Disease Programs, thus allowing the Heart Centre to address the needs of patients and families from fetal life through to adulthood. The Heart Centre at The Hospital for Sick Children promotes these activities through seamless integration of research activities, academic performance, and exemplary clinical care.

The primary role of the Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (CMR) cardiologist will be to focus on providing excellence in clinical care, education, and research in the field of paediatric CMR. The successful applicant will be expected to conduct and interpret clinical paediatric CMR examinations, teach our fellows and undertake innovative and impactful research. We anticipate some requirement for additional service provision in general in-patient and out-patient cardiology. For candidates trained in other imaging modalities such as echocardiography, we would be interested to explore the potential for including some activity in those areas in the job plan.

Applicants must have completed subspecialty training in paediatric cardiac imaging and will report to the Division Head, Labatt Family Heart Centre. Exceptionally qualified candidates may be eligible for a leadership role in the CMR Section.

The successful candidate will be eligible for an academic appointment at the University of Toronto. Rank and salary ($255,000-$300,000) per annum will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will be eligible for a benefits package which includes medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability insurance, group insurance, pension plan, vision care, academic allowance, and a relocation package.

All candidates must be able to function proficiency in English, hold an MD, MBBS or equivalent thereto 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. Applicants must have completed subspecialty training in paediatric cardiac imaging.

Interested individuals should submit a letter of application, and a curriculum vitae. Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae and a statement outlining current and future clinical and research interests. To apply online, please visit our website at www.sickkids.ca. Applicants should also request (at least) three referees to submit letters (signed and on letterhead) directly to the department via email to: mike.seed@sickkids.ca.

For additional information regarding the Department of Paediatrics see http://www.sickkids.ca/paediatrics/. This position will remain open until filled

The University of Toronto and The Hospital for Sick Children are strongly committed to diversity within its community. Both institutions recognize systemic barriers that impact equity seeking groups. As such, we welcome applications from historically marginalized groups including Black, Indigenous, and Racialized people, women, LGBTQIA+, and/or persons with disabilities. The Department recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have influenced their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record. The Department further supports an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, Meagan Cameira, Executive Assistant to the Chair at meagan.cameira@sickkids.ca or 416.613.6122.
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.