The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is currently recruiting for the position of Chief, Department of Paediatric Laboratory Medicine (DPLM). This role requires an academic paediatric laboratory medicine physician with proven leadership expertise combined with the ability to lead transformative change and foster innovation. The Chief of DPLM reports to the Chief Medical Officer for the clinical, research, education and administrative activities of DPLM in support of the mission and strategic directions of SickKids.

The successful candidate will be an internationally recognized leader, scholar and respected clinician. The successful candidate must have the leadership qualities and management skills necessary to direct a large department, while fostering an environment of academic and clinical excellence. They will have the ability to take the Department of Paediatric Laboratory Medicine to a new level of international recognition and academic achievement.

The successful candidate must:
• hold a medical degree or equivalent and must have subspecialty training and Royal College (or equivalent) certification in a discipline within laboratory medicine;
• be qualified to practice medicine and be licensed, or eligible for licensure, with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario;
• be expected to hold a position in the Research Institute of the hospital and be eligible for appointment as a full-time faculty member within the department of laboratory medicine and pathobiology of the University of Toronto at the rank of associate or full professor;
• have an active laboratory medicine practice with an international reputation for excellence, including evidence of excellence in teaching and research;
• effectively collaborate and build partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders (both internal and external), as well as sharp negotiation and influencing skills, strong planning and organizational skills and clear conceptual thinking skills;
• demonstrate self-awareness of personal values, principles, strengths, and limitations, and actively seek opportunities for personal learning;
• consistently demonstrate behaviours supporting values of compassion, inclusion, innovation, integrity, collaboration, and excellence;
• demonstrate systems level critical thinking that challenges the status quo to identify issues, solve problems, and design effective processes across systems while maintaining respectful partnerships;
• have a proven record motivating, inspiring, and leading team members to do their best, while removing barriers they may face in their daily work;
• must be proficient in English;

Estimated remuneration will be in a range of $400,000 – $450,000 per annum and will be commensurate with academic rank, qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will be eligible for a benefits package which includes medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability insurance, pension plan and which may include a relocation package. This is a full-time permanent role.

About SickKids and DPLM
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 SickKids 2025 Strategic Plan is helping us improve quality, build stronger connections with our partners, and accelerate our impact through Precision Child Health. 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.

The Department of Paediatric Laboratory Medicine (DPLM) is dedicated to improving and enhancing patient care and the health of children and is a major paediatric diagnostic and reference centre, performing routine and specialized diagnostic testing in support of the full range of paediatric clinical specialties. DPLM is a critical bridge between basic discoveries and implementation of new diagnostic tests for young children. DPLM is a world-class facility operating at the forefront of reducing the impact of childhood illness by quickly establishing diagnoses that lead to early selection of the best treatment options. DPLM is a valuable and integral component of the SickKids team generating original research and providing timely specialized diagnostic services including pathology, biochemistry, microbiology and genetics.

Our Commitment to Diversity
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 Peoples of North America, persons with disability, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas.

Application Process
Interested applicants should email their CV and Letter of Interest (which will include the names and contact information for 3 Referees), preferably in PDF format by September 29, 2023, to:
Dr. Lennox Huang – Chief Medical Officer, Vice President Education, Medical & Academic Affairs: cmo.vpma@sickkids.ca

For more information about the Faculty of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, please visit us at https://lmp.utoronto.ca/

For more information on the Research Institute please visit us at http://www.sickkids.ca/Research/index.html

The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1X8

We welcome all qualified applications, 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.