Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgeon
The Hospital for Sick Children
Toronto, Canada

The Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is inviting applications for a full time academic paediatric Otolaryngologist-HNS. It would be expected that this individual would also develop a sub-specialty focus and perform research that would improve the Otolaryngologic care afforded to Ontario’s children. The effective date of this appointment is July 1, 2023.

Primary Description
The candidate must hold an MD, MBBS or equivalent, and must be able to function proficiently in English. Graduate Degree or equivalent is required. Responsibilities include clinical, scholarly, and administrative duties, as required. The clinical component of the position will include a substantial commitment to the care of children. An appropriate candidate may choose to focus on a particular pediatric population, including but not limited to airway surgery (endoscopic and open), advanced surgery for sleep disordered breathing, esophageal and swallowing issues and flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing, and surgical laryngology including laryngeal reinnervation in children. Other clinical duties include participation in the emergency on call schedule at SickKids. A scholarly focus on research, education, or global health is welcomed. Clinical and academic time allocation will be negotiated based upon the candidate’s qualifications, scholarly productivity, and academic plan.

Demonstration of breadth, depth, and innovation in clinical and operative practice will be a significant asset. Demonstrated academic excellence in basic or clinical research, surgical education, quality and safety, or other academic pursuits is required. Candidates must also be eligible for an appointment as a Surgeon-Scientist, Surgeon-Investigator, Surgeon-Teacher, or other academic stream at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor at the University of Toronto.

Additional Description
The successful candidate should be a recently qualified fellowship trained surgeon with outstanding potential, or an established surgeon with an international reputation. The candidate will provide effective and collaborative leadership at the hospital, provincial, national, and international level. Start-up support and mentorship will be provided for the successful candidate. The candidate must be eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. Candidates must obtain an appropriate Visa, if applicable.

Hospital/Department Description
The children and families we care for are diverse, and so are our employees. All are welcome to join our unique organizational culture and be part of our inclusive team.

The University of Toronto and The Hospital for Sick Children are strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons, persons of colour, women, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disability, LGBTQ+ persons, and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas.

The Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery is highly specialized, focusing on diagnosing disease, repairing traumatic injuries and congenital disorders — related to the ear, nose, throat and larynx, head, and neck.

The department is comprised of six full-time academic surgeons and is the provincial and national training centre for OHNS surgeons. These surgeons make a significant contribution to the teaching of fellows and residents, to ensure the continual availability of future cohorts of well-trained OHNS surgeons. The department trains 12 to 15 OHNS residents and 2 clinical fellows each year. Most OHNS surgeons caring for children in the province of Ontario are trained at SickKids.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to leverage multidisciplinary, clinical, and basic science facilities that are available on the Hospital campus, including the 21-story Research Institute, and the University of Toronto’s Department of Surgery.

SickKids, located at 555 University Avenue in downtown Toronto, is among the largest children’s hospitals in North America and has a long history of excellence in clinical care, research, and education. SickKids is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto and is located adjacent to the University campus and to numerous specialty hospitals and biomedical research institutes. It is an exciting time at SickKids as we execute our campus redevelopment project, including a new state-of-the-art acute care hospital tower.

Toronto is a vibrant and multicultural city, having been named the 2nd most diverse city in the world by the UN, with over 51% of its residents born outside of Canada and home to over 230 ethnic groups, which is reflected in the city’s neighbourhood food scene and talents in key sectors like life science, finance, information, and communications technology. It is currently the fourth largest city in North America and boasts a safe, livable, downtown area with excellent housing, schools, and university access. It is consistently ranked as a top travel spot and internationally ranked as one of the world’s most livable cities. World famous lake and wilderness country and year-round outdoor recreation are easily accessible, as are two hub airports for regional or international travel.

Commensurate with qualifications and experience, remuneration will be in the range of $346,000 to $432,500, for 40 hours work per week plus on call responsibilities, to which will be added an equal distribution of billing overages. Support for relocation expenses may be offered.

Application Instructions
Applications will be accepted until January 6, 2023.

Should you be interested in this opportunity, please forward a one-page statement of interest (which includes the names and contact information for 3 referees) and curriculum vitae, in PDF format, via email to:

Dr. Blake Papsin
Chair of the Search Committee
555 University Avenue
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5G 1X8
Email: vicky.papaioannou@sickkids.ca

For more information about the Temerty Faculty of Medicine/Department of Otolaryngology-HNS, please visit our home page at http://otolaryngology.utoronto.ca.

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 accommodation for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, Vicky Papaioannou, Business Manager, vicky.papaioannou@sickkids.ca.

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.