Academic Trauma Surgeon

OAGS; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 210,000; Part time

Job summary

Hamilton Health Sciences invites applications for a term (locum) academic Trauma and Acute Care General Surgeon at Hamilton General Hospital in Hamilton, Ontario. The position starts January 1, 2027 for one year, with potential for permanent appointment.

The surgeon will join a Level 1 regional trauma center serving over 2.5 million residents. The candidate should be RCPSC-certified or eligible in General Surgery with fellowship training in Trauma Surgery, and licensed or eligible for licensure

Qualifications

• Fellowship in Trauma Surgery; RCPSC General Surgery certification or eligibility.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in Ontario.
• Academic tertiary care experience with trauma/acute care surgery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care on the Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Services.
• Participate in scheduled General Surgery care.
• Contribute to teaching and learner supervision in a tertiary care setting.

Skills

Clinical trauma surgery

Academic hospital experience

Teaching / mentoring

Education

Fellowship in Trauma Surgery

RCPSC General Surgery certification/eligibility

Ontario licensure/eligibility

Job description

Hamilton Health Sciences

Term (Locum) Academic Trauma and Acute Care General Surgeon, Hamilton General Hospital, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Hamilton Health Sciences is seeking a term (locum) academic Trauma and Acute Care General Surgeon starting January 1, 2027, initially for a one year period, with the possibility to transition into a permanent position. The surgeon will be based at the Hamilton General Hospital, Hamilton, Ontario which serves as the regional lead Trauma Hospital (Level 1) for a catchment area of more than 2.5 million residents.

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate experience and training in General Surgery and in the management of Trauma and Acute Care General surgery patient appropriate for an academic tertiary care level referral center. They will be expected to participate in Clinical Care on the Trauma Service and the Acute Care Surgery Service. There will be an opportunity to participate in scheduled General Surgery Care.

Applicants must be certified (or eligible for certification) by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in General Surgery and have completed fellowship training in Trauma Surgery, with preference given to accredited fellowships. The candidate must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the Province of Ontario.

Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) fosters a culture of patient and staff/physician safety, whereby everyone is guided by our Mission, Vision, Values and Values Based Code of Conduct, including aligning with the journey of the 2023-28 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan. HHS is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

Applications will be accepted until November 16, 2026.