Interventional Cardiologist

The Hospital for Sick Children; Toronto; On-site; CAD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Life insurance

Long term disability insurance

Group insurance

Pension plan

Vision care

Academic allowance

Relocation package

Job summary

The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto is seeking a Staff Cardiologist with a subspecialty in Interventional Cardiology for the Labatt Family Heart Centre. The incumbent will perform cardiac catheterization and oversee periprocedural care within a multidisciplinary team.

Remote research, education, and quality-improvement activities are encouraged. Requirements include MD/MBBS or equivalent, RCPSC certification or eligibility, and licensure eligibility with Ontario College of

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in English for clinical and academic duties.
• Certified or eligible for certification by RCPSC or equivalent in Canada.
• Hold or be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Perform cardiac catheterization procedures and oversee periprocedural care.
• Join an existing cohort of interventionalists in a dedicated catheterization unit.
• Engage in ambulatory cardiology with minimal inpatient coverage and contribute to research and medical education.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

MD/MBBS or equivalent

Job description

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world’s best in paediatric healthcare.

Division of Cardiology

The Hospital for Sick Children INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGIST - The Labatt Family Heart Centre

Effective May 1, 2025, a permanent full-time position is available for a Staff Cardiologist with a subspecialty interest in Interventional Cardiology in the Labatt Family Heart Centre - Cardiology Division, The Department of Paediatrics at the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) 555 University Ave., Toronto, ON which is an academic health science centre dedicated to the care of children: a fully affiliated hospital with the University of Toronto.

The Labatt Family Heart Centre brings together significant interdisciplinary and inter-professional activities within Paediatric Cardiology, Cardiovascular (CV) Surgery, Cardiac Critical Care, Cardiovascular Research and Adult Congenital Heart Disease Programs, thus allowing the Heart Centre to address the needs of patients and families from fetal life through to adulthood. The Heart Centre at The Hospital for Sick Children promotes these activities through seamless integration of research activities, academic performance, and exemplary clinical care.

The primary role of the successful candidate will be to perform cardiac catheterization procedures and oversee periprocedural care. The successful candidate will join an existing cohort of three active interventionalists and a multidisciplinary team based in a unit dedicated to catheterization, invasive electrophysiology, and cardiac MRI. The team includes rotating cardiology trainees as well as a dedicated senior interventional fellow. Responsibilities will include participation in the ambulatory cardiology practice, and a minimal amount of inpatient acute care coverage. This successful applicant would also be expected to conduct academic work, and to pursue non-clinical activity in avenues of potential professional advancement (e.g., research, quality improvement, medical education).

All candidates must be able to function proficiency 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.

The successful candidate must be eligible for an academic appointment at the University of Toronto. Rank and salary ($300,000-$400,000) a per annum will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will be eligible for a benefit package which includes

• medical
• dental
• life insurance
• long term disability insurance
• group insurance
• pension plan
• vision care
• academic allowance
• relocation package

For additional information regarding the Department of Paediatrics see http://www.sickkids.ca/paediatrics/.

The University of Toronto and The Hospital for Sick Children are strongly committed to diversity within its community. Both institutions recognize systemic barriers that impact equity seeking groups. As such, we welcome applications from historically marginalized groups including Black, Indigenous, and Racialized people, women, LGBTQIA+, and/or persons with disabilities. The Department recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have influenced their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate's record. The Department further supports an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, Anna Capizzano, Executive Assistant to the Chair at [e-mail] or 416.613.6122

The children and families we care for are from a variety of communities, and so are our employees. We welcome and encourage everyone to join our organization and be part of our team.

When requested, SickKids will provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and assessment process. Information received related to access or inclusion will be addressed confidentially.

Thank you for your interest in joining SickKids.

In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids is conditional upon the Hospital's receipt of all necessary documentation.