Clinical Ethics Fellow

The Ottawa Hospital; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Ottawa seeks a full-time Clinical Ethics Fellow to engage in ethics consultations, policy development, and education. Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a relevant field and have critical reasoning skills. The role involves significant community interaction to address ethical challenges in healthcare. Competitive compensation package and benefits are provided.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan

Health and Wellness resources

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field is required.
• Experience in clinical ethics is preferred.
• Proficiency in English and French is needed.

Responsibilities

• Engage in ethics consultations and policy development.
• Provide education across hospital and community care settings.
• Support patients and organizations with ethically complex issues.

Skills

Critical analysis and reasoning related to ethics

Good interpersonal communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders

Education

Master's degree in Ethics, Bioethics, Law, or related field

Ph.D. Degree in Philosophy or Ethics

Job description

About The Ottawa Hospital

Inspired by research and driven by compassion!

The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada's largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,100 beds and approximately 12,000 staff members, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario region.

From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking solutions to the most complex health-care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision for better patient care.

Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high-quality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve.

Position Information

Clinical Ethics Fellow (1-Year Term):

Clinical ethics fellows are full-time trainees preparing for careers in clinical ethics, working under the supervision of experienced ethicists. They engage in ethics consultations, policy development, and education across hospital and community care settings. Fellows participate in hands-on training, gradually gaining independence while supporting patients, staff, and organizations with ethically complex issues. The role includes significant involvement with community healthcare partners, reflecting the diverse ethical challenges across the care continuum.

Temporary until approximately August 31, 2026.

Rotation/Shifts

Days, 8 hour shifts.

• For information purposes only - The Hospital reserves the right to change.
  
  
  

Basic Requirements

• Master's degree in Ethics, Bioethics, Law, Health Care Services, Health Care Provider or other related field;
• Critical analysis and reasoning related to ethics ;
• Good interpersonal communication skills ;
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders ;
• Access to own vehicle, and ability to travel required .
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. Degree in Philosophy or Ethics ;
• Experience working in a clinical environment;
• Experience with a practicum in health care ethics;
• Knowledge of health law, professional standards;
• Knowledge of health care system;
• Knowledge of medical terminology;
• Proficiency in English and French - oral expression (advanced level) and comprehension (advanced level).
  
  
  

What You Can Expect From Us

The Ottawa Hospital is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment for everyone. We are driven by our purpose to provide each patient with the world-class care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones.

We offer an attractive and equitable compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package, a Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan, and insurance protection. We also offer discounts from choice providers on a variety of products and services.

The Ottawa Hospital provides various Health and Wellness resources as well as opportunities for personal and professional development opportunities from our in-house Learning and Leadership Development team to help align your goals with your career objectives.

Interested? Apply today!

If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by improving the health of the community, excited by leading-edge medical technology, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient safety as we are, we would like to hear from you. Please submit an on-line application for the position you are interested in. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the recruitment process.