Position Title: Surgical Oncologist General Surgeon, Division of General Surgery
Reports To: Department Head, Department of Surgery
Status: Full-Time Academic surgeon
Effective Date: Anticipated start date between July 2026 and January 2027
Salary Type: Fee for Service
Location: General Campus, 501 Smyth Rd, Ottawa, ON, Canada
POSITION SUMMARY

The Department of Surgery at The Ottawa Hospital/The University of Ottawa is inviting applications for a permanent position in the Division of General Surgery. We are seeking a full-time, Academic, Surgical Oncologist, at the rank of Assistant Professor.

The successful candidate will have completed a residency program in general surgery as well as fellowship training in Surgical Oncology (Royal College Fellowship is preferred) with a focus on locally advanced Colorectal Surgery, Gastric Surgery, Robotic experience or knowledge preferred.

In addition, knowledge and management of peritoneal malignancies, would be preferable. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to participate in additional clinical roles including on-call and ACS responsibilities. A focused academic / research plan to add value to the Division of General Surgery is required.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to participate in a shared model of care for elective practice. The successful candidate will be expected to engage in the education of residents and fellows, research, and quality improvement initiatives.

REQUIREMENTS

The candidate must be eligible for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor (or greater)
The candidate must be eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada as well as licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
The candidate must have coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)
The successful candidate must have demonstrated outstanding knowledge, skills and ethical standards as evidenced by strong letters of reference
A Candidate with a Masters or PhD is strongly preferred

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

The successful candidate will be enrolled in the Division of General Surgery Practice Plan and will be a member of The Ottawa Hospital Academic Medical Organization. The income for this position is derived from a variety of sources including but not limited to clinical billings (fee-for-service) and on-call stipends. Health and welfare benefits, including extended health, dental and disability insurance as well as life insurance, are offered for purchase to full-time surgeons.

REMUNERATION DETAILS

Salary range: $350,000 – $500,000 annually. Primary source of income is fee-for-service.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

The Ottawa Hospital is a 1150 bed tertiary-care hospital serving Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec at four inpatient sites (Civic, General, Heart Institute and the Rehabilitation Centre) and one ambulatory centre (Riverside). There are approximately 50,000 inpatient admission, 160,000 emergency visits and over one million outpatient visits annually. The Ottawa Hospital is the Level 1 trauma referral centre for Eastern Ontario. With a catchment of nearly 2 million people, our trauma program facilitates inpatient care for close to 1,000 patients annually.

The city of Ottawa provides a thriving multicultural and bilingual environment. Ottawa boasts numerous cultural activities as well as readily accessible sporting and natural resources, making it an ideal family and healthy living environment.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

The University of Ottawa is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, bilingual persons (French and English) and members of visible minorities. If you are invited to continue the selection process, please notify us of any particular adaptive measures you might require by contacting the Office of the Associate Vice-President, Faculty Affairs at 613-562-5958. Any information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence.

The University of Ottawa is proud of its 160-year tradition of bilingualism. Through its Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute, the University provides training to Faculty members in their second official language.

The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute is the research arm of The Ottawa Hospital – one of Canada’s largest learning and research hospitals. We are proudly affiliated with the University of Ottawa and supported by The Ottawa Hospital Foundation. With more than 2,200 scientists, clinician investigators, trainees and staff, and total revenues of more than $150 million, we are one of the foremost Canadian hospital-based research institutes. Our research spans more than a hundred different diseases, conditions, and specialties with an overall focus on translating discoveries and knowledge into better health.

Please submit a letter of intent, curriculum vitae and three reference letters to the following contact. Application deadline is February 28, 2026.

Shaheer Tadros MD FRCSC

Head, Division of General Surgery

The University of Ottawa, The Ottawa Hospital

c/o Christy Barkley

Division of General Surgery

The Ottawa Hospital

1053 Carling Ave Ottawa ON K1Y 4E9

T: 613-737-8899 ext 75141 | F: 613-737-8993

chrbarkley@toh.ca

Department of Surgery

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