gastroenterologist

SickKids; Toronto; On-site; CAD 275,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's hospital in Toronto seeks a dedicated physician to diagnose and treat diseases, conduct research, and supervise medical activities. The ideal candidate must hold a medical degree and have at least 5 years of experience. This permanent full-time position requires working at the hospital location, focusing on pediatrics, and includes a competitive salary. Relocation costs will be covered by the employer.

Benefits

Disability benefits

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Pension plan

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of experience required.
• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities required.
• Criminal record check and medical exam required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose diseases and physiological disorders.
• Conduct medical research on human disorders.
• Prescribe medication and treatment.

Skills

Client focus

Team player

Interpersonal awareness

Reliable

Education

Degree in medicine

Job description

Posted onOctober 09, 2025 by Employer details SickKids

Job details

• Location Toronto , ON M5G 1X8
• Salary 275,571 to 340,000 annually (To be negotiated) / 35 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

Experience

5 years or more

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Hospital (staff position)
• Urban area
• Relocation costs covered by employer

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Diagnose diseases and physiological disorders
• May conduct medical research on human disorders, illnesses, preventive or curative methods
• Prescribe medication and treatment
• Refer patients for surgery
• Treat diseases and physiological disorders
• Prepare research papers for publication and presentation
• Study the nature, cause and development of diseases and the structural and functional changes caused by diseases
• Supervise laboratory activities
• Act as consultants to other physicians
• Order laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures

Supervision

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Certification Examination
• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

Experience and specialization

Medical specialization

• Nutrition and metabolism

Specialization in clinical medicine

• Pediatrics

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Medical exam
• Immunization records
• Eligible for professional liability insurance

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Ability to distinguish between colours

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Creativity
• Disability benefits
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Other benefits

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

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