Job Opportunities

University Health Network (UHN), the Interdepartmental Division of Critical Care Medicine (IDCCM), and the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto (U of T) invite applications for the H. Barrie Fairley Professorship in Critical Care.

The Professorship was established in 2018 and is named in honor of, and supported through a generous gift from, Dr. H. Barrie Fairley.Dr. Barrie Fairley is a pioneer of critical care medicine in Canada. He joined the Toronto General Hospital Anesthesia department in 1955. As Chief of Cardiac Anesthesia, he worked with Wilfred Bigelow to establish the open-heart surgery program at TGH, and started the TGH Respiratory (Care) Unit in 1958 with three colleagues: Richard Chambers (neurology), Colin Woolf (pulmonology), and Hugh Barber (ENT), becoming its first director. Among other programs that he initiated at TGH were clinical blood gas measurement, the hospital’s code blue team, the region’s first critical care transports, and hyperbaric medicine.

In 1969 Dr. Fairley left Toronto for the Department of Anesthesia at the University of California in San Francisco, where he became Vice-Chair and then Associate Dean of the School of Medicine.

Dr. Fairley’s career culminated with appointment s Chair of the Department of Anesthesia at Stanford University School of Medicine, from which he retired as Professor Emeritus in 1994.

The H. Barrie Fairley Professorship in Critical Care recognizes and supports a faculty member who has demonstrated outstanding achievement and leadership in critical care medicine. The successful candidate will have an established record of excellence and a demonstrated commitment to advancing critical care through scholarly, educational, clinical, and leadership contributions. The Professorship is intended to support research activities that further the academic mission and impact of critical care.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must hold a primary appointment at an academic research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto at the rank of Full Professor, and have an established record of academic excellence consistent with the objectives of the Professorship. Faculty members at the rank of Associate Professor may be considered where the Search Committee determines that they have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement and potential for continued academic growth.

Appointment Terms

The appointment will be for a three-year term, renewable once, contingent on a successful performance review.

The Search Committee will assess candidates on the basis of demonstrated academic excellence, leadership, impact within critical care medicine, alignment with the goals and legacy of the H. Barrie Fairley Professorship, and the quality and potential impact of the activities proposed for the term of the Professorship.

The effective start date is February 1, 2027, or a mutually agreeable date thereafter.

To Apply

Application will be accepted until November 30, 2026, or until the position is filled.   Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest; an up-to-date curriculum vitae; and the names of up to three referees via email to:

Matteo Parotto, MD, PhD
Head, Interdepartmental Centre for Critical Care Medicine
Sinai Health and University Health Network
matteo.parotto@uhn.ca

Equity, diversity and inclusion 

University Health Network, the Interdepartmental Division of Critical Care Medicine, and the University of Toronto are 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.

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Applications are invited for the position of Chair of the Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine (APM) in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto. The successful candidate must be eligible for an academic appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine. The appointment as Chair will be for a five-year term effective July 1, 2027, renewable once following a favourable review.

Position Overview and Qualifications

The successful candidate will be eligible to hold a Full-Time Clinical Academic (MD) appointment in a Clinical Department in Temerty Medicine. In addition to being a scholar, experienced clinician, educator and innovator, the successful candidate must be an effective communicator with a demonstrated track record of successfully leading organizational change across complex, multi-stakeholder environments. The Chair will bring a record of excellence in research, education and creative professional activity. They will bring a vision for innovative interdisciplinary research and education. The candidate will possess outstanding organization, management and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to build consensus, navigate competing priorities, manage organizational change and develop effective partnerships across complex institutional environments.

The Chair will develop and implement strategic priorities and create and sustain collaborative relationships across the Toronto Academic Health Sciences Network (TAHSN), including the University of Toronto and its affiliated hospitals. Experience with hospital funding models, successful fundraising and alumni relationship-building will be assets. The Chair will bring a unifying vision that embeds principles of equity and social accountability (WHO) throughout the Department’s education, research collaborations, faculty development, mentorship and alumni engagement activities. The Chair will support APM in advancing its academic impact, achievement and international recognition.

The successful candidate must have a medical degree and the equivalent of a Canadian Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons fellowship in anesthesiology and be eligible for academic appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor at the University of Toronto. The preferred hospital site for the Chair’s clinical activities will be negotiated with the successful candidate and be at one of the following seven fully-affiliated TAHSN sites: Sinai Health: Mount Sinai Hospital, The Hospital for Sick Children, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Unity Health Toronto: St. Michael's Hospital, University Health Network: Toronto General Hospital & Toronto Western Hospital and Women’s College Hospital.

Compensation

Compensation for clinical activities will depend on the amount of clinical work performed and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, and in the usual range for an anesthesiologist in the province of Ontario. For the position of Chair of APM, total compensation (from all sources) would be above $300,000 CAD.

Apply by January 13, 2027

Interested individuals must submit the following to academic.hr.medicine@utoronto.ca:

1. Letter of interest outlining their vision for the future of APM and their relevant experience
2. Statement on principles and practice of equity and social accountability (maximum 300 words)
3. CV

Examples of the application of principles of equity and social accountability include mentoring of students, administrative staff and/or faculty from diverse groups; faculty and/or leadership development initiatives; development of inclusive pedagogies; research, scholarship and/or teaching with a focus on underrepresented and historically marginalized communities; and public engagement activities that reach out to underserved communities.

Applicants must also arrange for three confidential letters of reference—on letterhead, signed and dated—to be sent directly by each referee to academic.hr.medicine@utoronto.ca by the closing date.

All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by the closing date, Wednesday January 13, 2027.

If you have questions about this position, contact Academic HR, Temerty Faculty of Medicine at academic.hr.medicine@utoronto.ca.

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Description

The Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine, Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto, and Unity Health Toronto - St. Michael’s Hospital are seeking an academic anesthesiologist to fulfill a strategic role within the Department of Anesthesia at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. The anticipated start date will be July 1, 2027, or one which is mutually agreed upon.

St. Michael’s Hospital is part of Unity Health Toronto, which includes Providence, St. Joseph’s, and St. Michael’s. St. Michael’s is one of Canada’s leading academic health sciences centres and is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto. Located in downtown Toronto, it provides secondary, tertiary, and quaternary care services for Toronto, southern Ontario, and beyond. The Hospital is organized in a programmatic fashion with an emphasis on Heart & Vascular Disease, Trauma and Neurosurgery, Neuromusculoskeletal Disorders, Oncology, Specialized Services, Inner City Health, and Diabetes Comprehensive Care. The Hospital services more than 77,000 patients annually in our emergency department, 520,000 ambulatory visits, and over 25,000 inpatients, with more than 450 inpatient beds and 25 operating rooms. The Department of Anesthesia at St. Michael’s is known for its clinical excellence and dedication to quality improvement, research, and education. A new patient care tower opened in 2020 that includes modernized operating rooms and critical care areas.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will provide anesthetic care throughout the hospital programs including supervision and teaching of students, residents, and fellows. On-call services will be provided in rotation. Participation in formal in-house and University teaching programs, as well as hospital administrative duties, will be expected. Academic opportunities for research and teaching are available. Academic time is assigned according to an objective assessment of requirements. The incumbent will have major clinical responsibilities and in addition to their own academic activities, will facilitate the research, teaching, and education by others. Teaching may be done concurrently with clinical care and/or in organized educational programs. Strategic needs currently include, among others, cardiovascular anesthesia and cardiovascular critical care, interventional pain, obstetric anesthesia, and educational leadership.  

The successful candidate must have a medical degree, postgraduate fellowship training, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada certification in Anesthesia, or international equivalent, and be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. The successful candidate must have proven clinical skills at a high level, evidence of demonstrated excellence in research and/or education and/or quality improvement, and a commitment to teaching students, residents, and fellows. Scholarly excellence will be assessed using University of Toronto, Temerty Faculty of Medicine guidelines.

Compensation

Compensation for clinical activities and academic rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and within the usual range for an academic anesthetist in the Province of Ontario ($350,000 – 550,000 per annum).

Apply Now

Applications will be accepted until November 30, 2026, or until the position is filled.

Applicants should submit a letter of interest, a copy of their curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three referees to:

Dr. Nick Lo
Interim Chief, Department of Anesthesia
Unity Health Toronto - St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto
Nick.Lo@unityhealth.to

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Description

The Department of Anesthesia and Pain Management at Sinai Health (SH) is seeking a staff anesthesiologist for the position of Deputy Site Head of Anesthesia at Mount Sinai Hospital (MSH). The successful candidate must be eligible for an academic appointment at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, at the University of Toronto. The anticipated start date will be July 1, 2027, or one which is mutually agreed upon.

Mount Sinai (442 beds) is an acute care hospital and home to the largest high-risk obstetric center in Canada. Surgical services include general surgery, gynecology, otolaryngology, urology, oral and maxillofacial surgery, dentistry, orthopedics, and ophthalmology. All surgical programs have significant oncology components. Opportunities for practice in acute and chronic pain are also available.

Position Summary

The Deputy Site Head will be responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the clinical and academic department. The Deputy Site Head will also be an integral member of the departmental and institutional leadership teams, as well as the Practice Plan Executive Committee.  As such, the incumbent will be involved in developing departmental strategies and aligning the site’s activities with these strategies. The successful candidate will receive 1-day per week protected time for these administrative duties. Additional protected time will be provided according to a merit-based system for educational and research activities. The successful candidate will provide anesthetic care throughout the SHS clinical programs. Clinical supervision and teaching of students, residents, and fellows is expected. On-call services will be provided in rotation.

Qualifications, Skills and Attributes

The successful candidate must have proven leadership and clinical skills and evidence of demonstrated excellence in education or research. The successful candidate must have a medical degree, postgraduate fellowship training, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada certification in anesthesia (or equivalent), and be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. 

Compensation

Compensation for clinical activities will be based on clinical billings through the practice plan depending on the amount of clinical and administrative/academic work performed; compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and within the usual range for an anesthesiologist in the Province of Ontario, which exceeds $200,000 CAD per annum.

Interested Applicants

Applicants should submit curriculum vitae and three contact references by November 1, 2026 to:

Dr. Keyvan Karkouti
Head, Department of Anesthesia and Pain Management, SH-UHN, WCH, CAMH, KEI
University Health Network, Toronto General Hospital
200 Elizabeth Street, EN3-463, Toronto, ON M5G 2C4, Canada
Tel: 416-340-3227; Fax: 416-340-3698
Email: Keyvan.karkouti@uhn.ca

This position will remain open until filled.

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Department and Program Overview

Humber River Health's (HRH) Department of Anesthesia is a diverse and vibrant group of over 40 anesthesiologists. It prides itself on fostering a supportive and collegial environment. Surgical service at HRH includes general surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, oral maxillofacial, orthopedics, otolaryngology, pediatric, plastic surgery, urology, vascular surgery. HRH operates 20 operating rooms, 5 endoscopy rooms, a labour and delivery unit with 3 operating rooms as well as a 7-bay anesthesia block room. Call coverage consists of two anesthesiologists daily for OR and OB.

Position Summary

The Department of Anesthesia is seeking 3-4 Anesthesiologists to join our group. Successful candidates will participate in a full scope of departmental activities, including clinical service, on-call coverage, and the education of medical learners. Requests for part-time appointments may be considered at the time of recruitment and can be accommodated in the future.

Qualifications, Skills and Attributes

Candidates must be FRCPC anesthesiologists. No additional fellowship training is required, but additional training in pediatric or obstetrical anesthesia would be an asset as well as skills in quality improvement and excellence in teaching medical learners. 

In addition to demonstrated clinical excellence and outstanding interpersonal skills, candidates must be a qualified medical practitioner and a member of, or eligible for membership, with the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Ontario. Candidates must also have relevant certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC).

As a member of TAHSN, HRH provides placements for medical learners at all levels. The successful candidate will have a recognized interest in education initiatives, including the teaching, supervision and mentoring of medical learners. Applicants must have or be eligible for a faculty appointment in the appropriate clinical department at the Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto.

Interested Applicants

Applications will be accepted until December 31, 2026, however, the position will remain open until filled or recruitment is closed.

We encourage all interested candidates to apply in confidence by forwarding: (1) Letter of Interest and (2) up-to-date curriculum vitae  

Application package should be submitted to: 

Dr. Joseph Koval
Chief of Anesthesia
Hennick Humber Hospital
1235 Wilson Avenue
Toronto, ON M3M 0B2
Send via email: JKoval@hrh.ca

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Lakeridge Health is seeking an exceptional physician leader to serve as Deputy Chief and Assistant Medical Director, Anesthesia, at the Ajax – Pickering Hospital.

Reporting to and working in close partnership with the Chief and Medical Director, Anesthesia, the Deputy Chief and Assistant Medical Director will provide strategic, operational, and clinical leadership to support high-quality, patient-centred anesthesia services across the Ajax-Pickering site (including the Jerry Coughlan Centre for Health and Wellness) and contribute to department-wide priorities across Lakeridge Health.

This physician leader will play a critical role in advancing the goals of Lakeridge Health's 2026-2031 Strategic Plan, Care Closer to Home, helping shape the future of care delivery through a commitment to clinical excellence, health equity, population health, innovation, education, research, and continuous quality improvement. Working collaboratively with physicians, leaders, interprofessional teams, learners, and system partners, the successful candidate will help build an inclusive, high-performing culture that improves outcomes for the diverse communities we serve.

As a key member of the Ajax-Pickering medical leadership team, the Deputy Chief and Assistant Medical Director will:

• Provide local site leadership and operational oversight for anesthesia services.
• Support the achievement of departmental, organizational, and strategic priorities.
• Advance quality, patient safety, and clinical excellence initiatives.
• Champion physician engagement, wellness, and leadership development.
• Foster innovation and system transformation to improve patient and provider experiences.
• Promote equitable access to care and address health disparities through a health equity and population health lens.
• Support and grow academic activities, including education, scholarship, quality improvement, and research.
• Contribute to the development of a learning health system that integrates evidence, innovation, and continuous improvement into everyday practice.

This is an opportunity to:

• Lead alongside an engaged, collaborative, and forward-thinking physician leadership team.
• Influence strategic decision-making within one of Ontario's largest and fastest-growing regional health systems.
• Advance the strategic priorities of Exceptional, Equitable, Connected Care across the Ajax-Pickering site.
• Champion initiatives that improve quality, safety, patient outcomes, and access to care.
• Support physician engagement, mentorship, and succession planning.
• Help build a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Advance health equity and population health initiatives that respond to the evolving needs of Durham Region.
• Strengthen academic excellence through education, learner engagement, scholarship, and research.
• Help shape the future direction of anesthesia services and perioperative care at Lakeridge Health.

We are looking for a leader who is energized by bringing people together, developing others, growing research and education, and helping teams thrive in a complex and evolving healthcare environment.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be a respected clinician and collaborative leader who is energized by bringing people together, developing others, and driving meaningful change. They will demonstrate a commitment to:

• Excellence in patient-centred care.
• Health equity, inclusion, and culturally safe care.
• Population health approaches that improve outcomes for the communities we serve.
• Physician engagement, wellness, and leadership development.
• Quality improvement, innovation, and evidence-informed decision-making.
• Education and the development of future healthcare professionals.
• Research, scholarship, and the advancement of a learning health system.
• Building strong relationships across disciplines, sites, and community partners.

Qualifications

• Member of the Lakeridge Health Credentialed Staff within the Department of Anesthesia, or eligible for appointment.
• Demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence and quality improvement.
• Leadership experience in healthcare, medical administration, education, quality, research, or system improvement initiatives is preferred.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging in healthcare leadership and care delivery.

Position Details

Please see the attached position description for a detailed overview of responsibilities and expectations.

Application Deadline: December 8, 2026

Interviews will be scheduled following the closing date. Additional recruitment timelines will be communicated to applicants throughout the recruitment process.

How to Apply

Please submit a letter of interest and current CV to mdcv@lh.ca

Attention:
Kathleen Corey
Director, Medical Affairs, Education, and LHEARN
Lakeridge Health

Background

Stratford General Hospital, part of the Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance (HPHA), is a 120-bed hospital and the largest hospital in the HPHA. It is the regional referral centre for Huron and Perth County residents, offering a broad range of medical and surgical inpatient services. Surgical specialties include General, Orthopedics, Urology, Obstetrics & Gynecology, ENT, Plastics, and Ophthalmology.

The Stratford site also provides Critical Care and Neonatal Intensive Care Units, Maternal Child, Telemetry/Stroke (District Stroke Centre), Mental Health, Complex Continuing Care and Rehabilitation in-patient services. The Emergency Department is staffed by FRCPC and EM physicians and sees over 35,000 patients per year.

Candidates must be certified, or be eligible for certification, by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and hold, or be eligible for, licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. CPSO pathway licensure is easily available for US Board Certified Physicians with new regulations implemented in 2023 that have created a straight forward licensure process without the requirement for supervision.

With 6 FRCPC Anesthesiologists and 1 FM/A working at the Stratford site, the Anesthesiology Department covers the Operating Rooms, Obstetrical Services, and Preoperative work including 11,000 elective surgeries, 676 hip/knee arthroplasty surgeries, 1,200 deliveries including 350-400 C-sections (Level 2 NICU), and 300 pediatric cases per year.
Anesthesiologists at HPHA have the opportunity to teach and mentor residents and medical students from the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry at Western University, with professional staff members eligible to hold a University appointment.

These full-time or part-time positions offer great flexibility and work/life balance and include a very attractive fee-for-service compensation with HOCC call stipend, relocation funding, and a generous return of service financial compensation incentive.

Stratford is a city of 35,000 residents, located on the spectacular Avon River. It is centrally located, 30 minutes from Kitchener/Waterloo, 45 minutes from London, 60 minutes from Bayfield, and 90 minutes from Toronto. Stratford is renowned for having North America's largest classical repertory theatre. Few places in Ontario are lovelier or more alive with culture and character than Stratford!

A position profile is available to interested parties.

Please forward a CV in confidence to: Robb Callaghan, Email: rcallaghan@medfall.com

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