Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Queen’s Health Sciences

Position Overview
The Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Queen’s University at Kingston invites applications for Clinical Academic) Obstetrician & Gynaecologist appointment to be based in Brockville, Ontario. This position will support clinical service delivery in the Brockville region while contributing to undergraduate and postgraduate medical education at Queen’s University. This position is to support clinical academic activities affiliated with the University. This position is to fill an existing vacancy within the University.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative clinical team at Brockville General Hospital, working alongside Obstetrician/Gynaecologists and allied health professionals in a well-supported community practice environment. The practice includes access to turnkey office space and established hospital resources.

Role Description
The successful incumbent will be expected to:
• Provide comprehensive obstetrical and gynaecological care in a community-based setting
• Participate in a shared on-call rota (approximately 1:4)
• Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programs affiliated with Queen’s University
• Support clinical service delivery aligned with departmental and regional priorities

The successful incumbent must demonstrate:
• Demonstrated clinical expertise in comprehensive obstetrics and gynaecology, including management of both low- and high-risk obstetrical care in a community hospital setting
• Proven technical and surgical skills, including experience in minimally invasive and laparoscopic procedures
• Demonstrated teaching effectiveness, including clinical skills instruction and supervision of undergraduate and/or postgraduate learners
• Strong ability to work in an interdisciplinary, team-based environment, contributing to collaborative patient care
• Experience or interest in quality improvement, patient safety, or clinical program development (considered an asset)

Qualifications
Qualified applicants will:
• Hold an MD degree (or equivalent)
• Be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
• Be certified or eligible for certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• Demonstrate training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology, with additional surgical expertise considered an asset

Preference will be given to candidates whose experience demonstrates strong clinical capability, teamwork, and commitment to patient-centred care.

Why Queen’s & Brockville
Queen’s University is recognized nationally for the quality of its undergraduate and graduate programs and is an integral part of the vibrant Kingston community in southeastern Ontario. Brockville, located in the scenic Thousand Islands region, offers an outstanding quality of life with access to outdoor recreation, a welcoming community, and proximity to major urban centres. Brockville General Hospital provides a supportive environment for community-based specialist practice. Find out more about Queen’s University, the department and Brockville General Hospital, visit our websites https://www.queensu.ca/,
https://obgyn.queensu.ca/ and https://www.brockvillegeneralhospital.ca.

Members of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology enjoy competitive compensation and benefits packages. Compensation is determined in accordance with the Department’s Practice Plan policies for clinical academic faculty. Academic rank will be commensurate with experience.

Faculty and their dependents are eligible for an extensive benefits package including prescription drug coverage, vision care, dental care, long term disability insurance, life insurance and access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program. Employees also participate in a pension plan. Tuition assistance is available for qualifying employees, their spouses and dependent children. Queen’s values families and is pleased to provide a ‘top up’ to government parental leave benefits for eligible employees on maternity/parental leave. In addition, Queen’s provides partial reimbursement for eligible daycare expenses for employees with dependent children in daycare. For more information on employee benefits, see Queen’s Human Resources.

How to Apply
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals and is strongly committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. Queen’s encourages applications from Black, racialized/visible minority and Indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

Applicants are asked to indicate whether they are legally eligible to work in Canada.
The University will provide support throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs.

Applications should include:
• A cover letter outlining qualifications and interest in the position. The cover letter should also indicate whether or not you will require a work permit and/or require support with an extension of your work permit in the future.
• A current curriculum vitae
• The names and full contact information of three referees
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Applications should be directed to:
Dr. Kristin Finkenzeller MSc, FRCSC
Chief of Women and Children’s Program
Brockville General Hospital | Assistant Professor, Queen’s University
75 Charles Street | Brockville, ON | K6V 1S8
Email: KFinkenzeller@brockvillegeneralhospital.ca
C/O Medical Affairs, Brockville General Hospital Email: physicianrecruitment@brockvillegeneralhospital.ca Mobile: 613-213-4990

As part of the application process at Queen’s University, our recruitment process uses Artificial Intelligence (AI), as defined under the Ontario Employment Standards Act, to ask job-related questions and/or assess suitability for hire. All final hiring decisions are made using non-AI related processes.