The Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is seeking a qualified geriatrician for a full-time clinical associate position. The position will consist of 85% clinical activities including inpatient and outpatient duties and 15% teaching and administrative activities. The anticipated start date is September 1, 2026, or a mutually agreed upon date thereafter.

The successful candidate will hold an MD degree and have, or be eligible for, certification in Geriatric Medicine by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. The successful candidate must have demonstrated clinical excellence in geriatric medicine. They are expected to have experience across the full continuum of inpatient and outpatient specialized geriatric services, including geriatric trauma and geriatric burn services. Advanced training in a clinical area of focus and/or graduate studies of relevance to geriatric care is an asset. The position will support the clinical needs in diverse geriatric medicine clinical practice settings. Responsibilities will include clinical care of patients on the inpatient consult service and outpatient follow-up for those patients if needed. In the outpatient setting, responsibilities include provision of comprehensive geriatric assessment and management of frail older adults with complex medical, psychosocial and functional issues. The clinical associate will collaborate with interprofessional team members in specialized geriatric services, primary care providers, community agencies and other subspecialists. In addition, the clinical associate is expected to participate in the educational programs of the Division of Geriatric Medicine at Sunnybrook. Participation in clinical research and quality improvement programs, as appropriate, would be an asset.

The successful candidate will report to the Division Head of Geriatric Medicine at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. The Division of Geriatric Medicine comprises seven full-time academic geriatricians, plus part-time academic geriatricians and clinical associates. The outpatient geriatric services are delivered in the Peter Cipriano Centre for Seniors Health. Opened in October 2025, this 13,000 sq. ft. centre is designed both as a physical space that optimizes the experience of older patients, and as the home of Sunnybrook’s specialized geriatric services program, delivering evidence-based interdisciplinary care that is integrated across Sunnybrook. Services include a variety of clinics, geriatric day hospital, outreach service, subspeciality clinics and audiology. The primary location of practise is Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, 2075 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, Ontario. Canada. Proficiency in English is required.

Estimated remuneration will be in the range of $300,000 – 400,000 (fee for service/alternate funding plan estimate). We expect the candidate to be eligible for the Ontario Geriatric Medicine AFP. The clinical associate is responsible for submitting their fee for service OHIP billings through the Department of Medicine billing software and billings will be subject to an overhead tithe. The clinical associate is not a member of the Sunnybrook Department of Medicine Association practice plan. The CA appointment is for 12 months, with potential for renewal. The role is a hospital appointment and does not indicate an intent to recruit an individual to the faculty in the department of medicine.

Applications will be accepted until June 19, 2026. Interested applicants should submit: (i) a one-page letter of interest, including a statement describing contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion in their work; (ii) a curriculum vitae; and (iii) the names and contact information of three referees, to:

Dr. Barbara Liu
Interim Division Head of Geriatric Medicine
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
2075 Bayview Ave Room H478
Toronto, Ontario M4N 3M5
Or by email: Barbara.liu@sunnybrook.ca

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre (SHSC) is an academic health sciences centre located in Toronto, Ontario. It is a world leader in trauma care, emergency and critical care, brain sciences, heart and stroke disorders, high-risk maternal and fetal care and musculoskeletal care. Both SHSC and the University of Toronto are among the top 100 employers in Canada.

For information about the Department of Medicine at Sunnybrook, please visit our website at http://sunnybrook.ca/content/?page=dept-med-home.

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is strongly committed to diversity within their communities and especially welcome applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.