The Department of Paediatrics at the Hospital for Sick Children, (SickKids), 555 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario is recruiting for a permanent full-time faculty position as an Academic Clinician in the Division of Haematology-Oncology effective January 1, 2027. SickKids is an academic health science centre dedicated to the care of children and is a fully affiliated hospital with the University of Toronto.

SickKids is the largest quaternary care pediatric hospital in Canada and is a teaching hospital for the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto – a leading public institution. The Division of Haematology/Oncology at SickKids is one of the largest programs of its kind in North America. The clinical and research activities of the division are supported by the Garron Family Cancer Centre and the SickKids Research Institute.

The Solid Tumor Section is a leading clinical academic program dedicated to advanced multi-disciplinary care for children and adolescents with extracranial solid tumors. Research activities in the section span a broad spectrum that includes clinical trials, supportive care, population-based health services research, and translational science. The Section also serves as a national referral centre for many early Phase trials of targeted therapies. Members of the section hold key leadership positions in various Children’s Oncology Group (COG) committees. The Section comprises members with clinical expertise in sarcomas, neuroblastoma, renal and hepatic tumors, germ cell tumors and rare solid tumors. Section members also have expertise in cancer genetics, new agents, clinical trials, cancer survivorship and drug access.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic interprofessional care team. The individual will provide care to patients in the Solid Tumor section of the Division in the inpatient and ambulatory settings with responsibilities which include participation in out-of-hour clinical coverage. They are expected to spend most of the time devoted to clinical service and make important contributions to the clinical, research and teaching missions of the Division. Evidence of excellence in teaching and research is required. Candidates at all career stages are encouraged to apply. A candidate with expertise in the treatment of pediatric and adolescent bone and soft tissue sarcomas will be of particular interest as this will be an important focus of their clinical practice.

All candidates must be able to function proficiently 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. Salary will be ($290,578 – $385,000) per annum and rank will be commensurate with qualifications. The successful candidate will be eligible for a benefit package which includes medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability insurance, group insurance, pension plan, vision care, academic allowance, and a relocation package.

Interested individuals should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae and the names and addresses of three referees to Dr. James Whitlock, Head, Division of Hematology/Oncology, Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, Canada M5G1X8 jim.whitlock@sickkids.ca

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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, Sarah Isbester, Executive Assistant to the Chair at sarah.isbester@sickkids.ca or 416.613.6122.