Assistant/Associate/Professor - Head, Division of Haematology Oncology

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 425,000 - 525,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Toronto is seeking a Division Head for Haematology Oncology. This full-time, permanent role involves leading clinical services and mentoring faculty, with a strong focus on research and education. Candidates must hold an MD or equivalent, with substantial leadership experience. The position offers a competitive salary of $425,000-$525,000 and a comprehensive benefits package, contributing to the advancement of child health care.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long term disability insurance

Pension plan

Vision care

Academic allowance

Relocation package

Qualifications

• Demonstrated track record in academic and research excellence.
• Eligible for certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
• Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor diverse faculty and trainees.
• Champion clinical services, education, and research.
• Align academic activities with the Temerty Faculty of Medicine.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to philanthropic funds.

Skills

Leadership experience

Mentoring experience

Research excellence

English proficiency

Education

MD, MBBS or equivalent

Job description

Date Posted: 10/29/2025
Closing Date: 01/16/2026, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 45783
Job Category: Faculty - Clinical
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Medicine
Department: Dept of Paediatrics
Hospital Affiliation: Hospital for Sick Children
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description

Join our team and be part of our bold new strategy for Precision Child Health, advancing discovery, prevention, and treatment for children worldwide. The Division of Haematology Oncology provides diagnostic services and specialist care for children and adolescents with cancer (paediatric oncology) and nonmalignant blood diseases (paediatric haematology), as well as those receiving haematopoietic stem cell transplantation and cellular therapies.

The Division of Hematology Oncology is seeking a full-time permanent faculty position as Division Head, Haematology Oncology at the Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Ave., Toronto, ON, which is an academic health science centre dedicated to the care of children affiliated with the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto.

The Division offers a comprehensive subspecialty residency /fellowship program, attracting Canadian and international trainees to our Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada-accredited program in Paediatric Haematology-Oncology. There are also specialized fellowships offered across the division ranging from early phase trials and neuro-oncology to cancer genetics, late effects/survivorship, and stem cell transplantation/cellular therapy. Our interprofessional team provides comprehensive care and services across 5 sections (haematology, stem cell transplant/cellular therapies, leukemia/lymphoma, solid tumour, and neuro-oncology). Specialized multi-disciplinary programs include New Agents and Innovative Therapies (NAIT), Cancer Genetics, Long Term Follow-up, Bone Marrow Failure, Haemoglobinopathies and Thrombosis.

We are actively involved in clinical, translational, and basic science research related to blood disorders and cancer in children, with a focus on designing and participating in prospective clinical trials and delivering precision therapies to patients locally, provincially, and nationally.

The successful candidate will lead and mentor our diverse faculty and trainees, collaborate with allied health and nursing partners, and innovate with our scientists at the Research Institute. By championing clinical services, education, and research, you will advance our cancer and haematology programs and align academic activities with the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto.

This role supports the expansion of specialized clinical services and offers opportunities for creative and professional activities, as well as translational and basic research to improve evidence-based care. As Division Head, you will also serve as a strategic advisor and steward of philanthropic funds, influencing the Division's vision and serving as Head of the Garron Family Cancer Centre (GFCC). The GFCC enhances and integrates clinical, research, and educational activities to improve outcomes for children, adolescents, and young adults with cancer.

The successful candidate must possess leadership and mentoring experience, with a demonstrated track record in academic and research excellence.

The successful candidate will be eligible for an academic appointment at the University of Toronto. Rank and salary ($425,000-$525,000) per annum will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The successful candidate may also be eligible for a leadership stipend. The successful candidate will be eligible for a benefits package which includes medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability insurance, group insurance, pension plan, vision care, academic allowance, and relocation package.

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. This position will remain open until filled.

Interested individuals should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae including a statement of research, education and clinical contribution, and names and addresses of three references no later than January 16, 2026, to Dr. Meredith Irwin, Professor and Chair, Department of Paediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario Canada M5G 1X8: e-mail [e-mail]

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Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor diverse faculty and trainees; collaborate with allied health and nursing partners; work with scientists at the Research Institute.
• Champion clinical services, education, and research to advance cancer and haematology programs.
• Align academic activities with the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto.
• Serve as a strategic advisor and steward of philanthropic funds; Head of the Garron Family Cancer Centre (GFCC).

Qualifications

• MD, MBBS or equivalent; eligible for certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or comparable qualifications.
• Leadership and mentoring experience; demonstrated track record in academic and research excellence.
• Eligible for academic appointment at the University of Toronto; salary in the range of $425,000-$525,000 commensurate with qualifications.
• Eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, disability, pension, vision care, academic allowance, and relocation package.
• English proficiency; eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.