Neonatologist

Manitoba Health; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 250,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A health institution in Manitoba is seeking multiple full-time Neonatologists to join a team focused on excellence in patient care, education, and research. The positions demand specialty qualifications in Neonatology and offer a collegial environment with teaching responsibilities. Candidates with expertise in Basic or Clinical Research are preferred. Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest, a teaching statement, a research statement, CV, and references by January 30, 2026.

Qualifications

• Possess specialty qualifications in Neonatology in the current practice country.
• Eligible for registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba.

Responsibilities

• Join a collegial section of 16 neonatologists.
• Share inpatient service coverage and teaching responsibilities.

Skills

Expertise in Basic or Clinical Research

Medical Education

Neonatal Follow-up

Hemodynamics

Neurocritical care

Education

Specialty qualifications in Neonatology

Certification in Neonatology by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

Job description

The Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba and the Child Health Program, Shared Health, Inc. is comprised of more than 100 geographical full-time physicians representing all Pediatric Subspecialties. The Section of Neonatology is highly regarded for excellence in patient care, education and research along with innovation in POCUS and hemodynamics. The Health Sciences Centre (HSC) Women’s Hospital and St. Boniface Hospital (SBH) Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) serve the population of Manitoba in addition to providing care to critically ill newborns in Northwestern Ontario and areas of Nunavut. There is a thriving pediatric and neonatal‑perinatal residency program, a robust child health transport team and comprehensive access to all pediatric subspecialities.

The University of Manitoba is a major research university located in the city of Winnipeg and province of Manitoba. The Department of Pediatrics and Neonatology Program collaborate closely with the Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba to improve the lives and care for children in the province.

Position Details

The Section of Neonatology invites applications for multiple full‑time Neonatologist positions to commence employment starting as early as March 1, 2026. All interested applicants are welcome to apply, with expertise in Basic or Clinical Research, Medical Education, Neonatal Follow‑up, Hemodynamics and Neurocritical care being an asset.

These will be full‑time, non‑GFT positions at Assistant/Associate Professor rank commensurate on qualifications and experience. Successful candidates will join a collegial section of 16 neonatologists and will share in the inpatient service coverage and teaching responsibilities. Compensation is provided through a fixed, sessional model.

Applicants must possess specialty qualifications in Neonatology in the country of current practice, and must be eligible for registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba. Certification in Neonatology by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada is preferred.

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

An inclusive, open and diverse community is essential to excellence and fosters voices that have been ignored or discouraged. To address the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, and in recognition of the underrepresentation of members of historically and currently excluded groups, we take proactive measures including implicit bias training for all hiring panels. We strive for diversity and cultural safety throughout the hiring process (hiring panels, short‑list of candidates, interviews). We encourage you to self‑identify any aspect of diversity in your cover letter.

Application Process

Application materials will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provision of "The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy" (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process. Applications will be accepted until January 30, 2026 or until the positions have been filled.

Interested candidates should submit the following materials:

1. a letter of interest
2. teaching statement outlining personal teaching philosophy and experience
3. research statement
4. curriculum vitae
5. names and contact information of three referees on or before January 30, 2026.

Contact Information

Applications should be addressed to the attention of:

Patricia E. Birk, MD, FRCPC
Professor and Head, Department of Pediatrics and Child Health
Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba
Provincial Specialty Lead, Pediatrics and Child Health, Shared Health Manitoba
Medical Director-Pediatric Kidney Program, Transplant Manitoba
Fellow, Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM)
President, Pediatric Chairs of Canada