Interventional Cardiology

Effective immediately a full-time contract position (up to two-years) is available for a Staff Cardiologist with a subspecialty interest in Interventional Cardiology in the Labatt Family Heart Centre – Cardiology Division, The Department of Paediatrics at the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) 555 University Ave., Toronto, ON which is an academic health science centre dedicated to the care of children: a fully affiliated hospital with the University of Toronto.

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 Interventional cardiologist will be to work in our Cardiac Catheterization laboratory as part of a multidisciplinary team. The successful applicant will also be expected to participate in some general inpatient and outpatient paediatric cardiology work. The successful candidate would also be expected to conduct academic work, including research, medical education, and/or quality improvement, depending on their areas of interest.

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.

The successful candidate must be eligible for an academic appointment at the University of Toronto. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will be eligible for health and dental benefits.

Interested individuals should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae and the names and addresses of three referees to: Dr. Mike Seed, Head, Division of Cardiology, Department of Paediatrics. The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Ave. Toronto, ON Canada, M5G 1X8. Email: mike.seed@sickkids.ca. This posting will remain open until filled.
For additional information regarding the Department of Paediatrics see http://www.sickkids.ca/paediatrics/.

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.