Minimally Invasive Surgeon

Manitoba Health; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Minimally Invasive Surgeon to join their esteemed surgical team. This role offers the opportunity to work at one of Manitoba's leading tertiary care hospitals, focusing on advanced laparoscopic techniques and providing exceptional patient care. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in General Surgery, with the chance to contribute to clinical excellence, research, and education. This position not only promises a fulfilling career in surgery but also the potential for academic involvement at a prestigious university. If you are passionate about surgery and eager to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Pension

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Dental coverage

Supplementary health coverage

Healthcare spending account

Qualifications

• Must hold a Doctor of Medicine Degree with specialization in General Surgery.
• Eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosis and treatment of diseases, prescribing medications, and ordering lab tests.
• Integrate into an academic general surgery group with a focus on clinical excellence.

Skills

Advanced laparoscopic skills

General Surgery expertise

Clinical excellence

Research and education

Education

Doctor of Medicine Degree

Specialization in General Surgery

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Job Title

Minimally Invasive Surgeon

Health Organizations

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Location

Job Type

Standard Application

Job Description

Description:
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA), and The University of Manitoba, and Department of Surgery (business addresses noted below), are inviting applications for a Minimally Invasive Surgeon to commence on July 1, 2025 (or on a date mutually agreed upon). Main job duties include diagnosis and treatment of diseases, prescribing medications and treatment, ordering lab tests and other diagnostic procedures, consulting with other physicians as required, which job duties encompass 70% of the position. Job duties are required in English.

The successful candidate would also be eligible for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor and appointed as a geographical full-time member of the Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Manitoba, which job duties encompass 30% of the position.

The successful candidate will integrate into a successful academic general surgery group with strong commitments to clinical excellence, research, education, and academic administration. The clinical focus will be broad-based and may include laparoscopic foregut surgery, such as hiatal surgery, solid organ surgery (e.g., adrenal and spleen), and abdominal wall reconstruction. Advanced laparoscopic skills are essential. Endoscopy time is included in our surgical resources.

This position will be based primarily out of St Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg. This is one of the main tertiary care hospitals for Manitoba, Northwest Ontario, and portions of Nunavut, with a catchment of 1.5 million people.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must hold a Doctor of Medicine Degree with specialization in General Surgery. The successful candidate must be eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba. The candidate must have expertise in managing a busy acute care general surgery service, including application of their advanced minimally invasive skill set to complex surgical problems. Additional postgraduate training in research or education would be a significant asset.

Compensation

Compensation is derived from fee-for-service income with a Minimum Income Guarantee. Specialty Physicians may be eligible for a recruitment incentive. Please contact [e-mail] for further information. Benefits, available from the University of Manitoba, include pension, life insurance, disability, dental coverage, supplementary health coverage, and a healthcare spending account.

Primary Site Location

St. Boniface Hospital – 409 Tache Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2H 2A6
University of Manitoba – Bannatyne Campus, 750 Bannatyne Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0W3

Contact

Applications, accompanied by curriculum vitae, a list of publications, and the names of three referees should be sent to Dr. Ed Buchel, Head, Department of Surgery, University of Manitoba via email to [e-mail]