Paediatric Haematologist/Oncologist

The Hospital for Sick Children; Toronto; On-site; CAD 276,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

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 recruiting a full-time Paediatric Haematologist/Oncologist for the Leukemia/Lymphoma Section, Division of Haematology/ Oncology, starting December 1, 2026. The successful candidate will join an interprofessional team, contribute to clinical care, research and teaching, and may have academic appointment at the University of Toronto.

Applicants must hold an MD/MBBS or equivalent, be eligible for Royal College certification, and hold or be

Qualifications

• All candidates must be able to function proficiently in English.
• MD/MBBS or equivalent is required.
• Certified or eligible for certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or have comparable qualifications.
• Must hold or be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for patients in the Leukemia/Lymphoma section in inpatient and ambulatory settings.
• Participate in out-of-hour clinical coverage.
• Make contributions to the clinical, research and teaching missions of the Division.

Education

MD/MBBS or equivalent

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada certification

Licensure with College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario

Academic appointment eligibility at University of Toronto

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.

Hospital for Sick Children, Division of Haematology Oncology

The Department of Paediatrics at the Hospital for Sick Children is recruiting a full-time staff Paediatric Haematologist/Oncologist for a position in the Leukemia/Lymphoma Section, Division of Haematology/Oncology, effective December 1, 2026.

SickKids is the largest quaternary care pediatric hospital in Canada and is a teaching hospital for the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto – a leading public institution. The Division of Haematology/Oncology at SickKids is one of the largest programs of its kind in North America. The Garron Family Cancer Centre and the SickKids Research Institute support the clinical and research activities of the division.

The Leukemia/Lymphoma Section is a leading clinical academic program dedicated to advanced multi-disciplinary care for children and adolescents with leukemias, lymphomas, and histiocytic disorders. Research activities in the section span a broad spectrum that includes clinical trials, supportive care, population-based health services research, translational science, and global health research. The Section also serves as a national referral centre for many early Phase trials of targeted therapies and novel immunotherapies. Members of the section hold key leadership positions in various Children's Oncology Group (COG) committees. The Section comprises members with clinical expertise in ALL, AML, Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphomas, and histiocytic disorders.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic interprofessional care team. The successful candidate will provide care for patients in the Leukemia/Lymphoma section of the Division in the inpatient and ambulatory settings with responsibilities which include procedures and participation in out-of-hour clinical coverage. Specific interest and expertise in pediatric lymphoma and/or adolescent and young adult (AYA) oncology is preferred but not required. The successful candidate is expected to spend most of the time devoted to clinical service and to making important contributions to the clinical, research and teaching missions of the Division. Evidence of excellence in teaching and research is required.

All candidates must be able to function proficiently 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 will be ($275,543-$350,000) per annum, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits:

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

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 people with disabilities. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, Sarah Isbester, Executive Assistant to the Chair at [e-mail] or 416.613.6122.

SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.

Every application is reviewed by a human recruiter and all hiring decisions are made by people. In some cases, AI-assisted tools are used to help review applications based on job-related qualifications.

All positions posted on the SickKids Hospital’s Careers Site represent current vacancies, unless otherwise posted in the job description.