Metabolic Geneticist

SickKids; Toronto; On-site; CAD 227,000 - 321,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in pediatric healthcare is seeking a dedicated staff physician for its Clinical and Metabolic Genetics Division. This full-time role offers the opportunity to engage in outpatient care with a focus on neurometabolic and mitochondrial disorders. The position is part of a vibrant academic environment affiliated with a leading university, promoting excellence in clinical care, education, and innovative research. The ideal candidate will thrive in a supportive community committed to improving child health and will have access to a comprehensive benefits package. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Group Insurance

Pension Plan

Vision Care

Academic Allowance

Relocation Package

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold an MD, MBBS or equivalent.
• Certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada is required.

Responsibilities

• Outpatient responsibilities with specialization in neurometabolic and mitochondrial disorders.
• Equitable share of inpatient coverage for the consultation team.

Skills

Clinical Biochemical Genetics

Laboratory Biochemical Genetics

Quality Improvement

Neurometabolic Disorders

Mitochondrial Disorders

English Proficiency

Education

MD or MBBS

Royal College Certification

Licensure with College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario

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.

Position Description

Hospital for Sick Children, Division of Clinical and Metabolic Genetics

Effective April 1, 2025, the Department of Paediatrics, Temerity Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto and the Division of Clinical and Metabolic Genetics at The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, an academic health science centre dedicated exclusively to children, affiliated with the University of Toronto, is recruiting a full-time permanent staff physician.

The Division of Clinical and Metabolic Genetics has a long tradition of excellence in clinical care, education, and innovative research. Independent and collaborative clinical and basic research is performed by Division members. The Division hosts residency training programs in addition to fellowship programs in Clinical Biochemical Genetics and Laboratory Biochemical Genetics, which are fully accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the Canadian College of Medical Geneticists (CCMG). The Hospital for Sick Children has a full-service biochemical diagnostic laboratory hosted within the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.

The successful candidate’s role will include outpatient responsibilities with a potential for specialization in neurometabolic disorders and mitochondrial disorders and equitable share of inpatient coverage for the consultation team. Interest in quality improvement is an asset.

All candidates must be able to function proficiently in English, hold an MD, MBBS or equivalent, 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.

The successful candidate will be eligible for an academic appointment at the University of Toronto. Rank and salary ($227,000-321,000) per annum will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. 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 a relocation package.

Interested individuals should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses of three referees to: Dr. Roberto Mendoza, Head, Division of Clinical and Metabolic Genetics, Department of Paediatrics, email: [e-mail] The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario Canada M5G 1X8.

Our Commitment to Diversity

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, Meagan Cameira, Executive Assistant to the Chair at [e-mail].

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