Pediatic Cardiologist NEW

Canadian Medical Association; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 650,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare authority in Saskatchewan is seeking a Pediatric Cardiologist to provide specialized cardiac care for children. The successful candidate will join a dedicated team and contribute to education and research. Competitive compensation of CAD 649,852 is offered. The location is at the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital in Saskatoon, ensuring high-quality care with state-of-the-art facilities.

Qualifications

• Royal College certification in Pediatric Cardiology or eligibility for certification.
• Eligibility for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan.

Responsibilities

• Provide tertiary and quaternary pediatric cardiology care, including inpatient and outpatient services.
• Perform and interpret diagnostic studies, including echocardiography.
• Collaborate with regional outreach clinics and WCCHN partners for subspecialty support.

Skills

Clinical skills in general cardiology

Echocardiography

Heart failure management

Cardiac transplantation

Education

Royal College certification in Pediatric Cardiology

Eligibility for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan

Job description

Overview

Pediatric Cardiologist

Posting Date: August 20, 2025

Position profile – Saskatchewan Health Authority – Saskatoon and University of Saskatchewan, Department of Pediatrics, is seeking applications for a 1.0 FTE Pediatric Cardiologist to join their team. The Department of Pediatrics is dedicated to providing exemplary health care for children, ensuring excellence in training of future pediatric health care providers, undertaking meritorious research and advocating for the health and well-being of children and youth.

The successful candidate will join four pediatric cardiologists providing tertiary and quaternary Pediatric Cardiology care for Saskatchewan’s population. All pediatric cardiac services are based at JPCH in Saskatoon, including inpatient and outpatient care, and diagnostic, interventional and fetal cardiology. Outreach clinics are currently provided in Regina, with plans to extend to other regional centres. Pediatric Cardiac Surgical services for children in Saskatchewan are provided through the Western Canadian Children’s Heart Network (WCCHN), with two regionalized centres at Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton and BC Children’s Hospital in Vancouver. The WCCHN also provides subspecialty support for electrophysiology, interventional cardiology, heart failure and cardiac transplantation, pulmonary hypertension and fetal cardiology. The successful candidate will have excellent clinical skills in general cardiology. Advanced training or experience in echocardiography, heart failure and cardiac transplantation, and/or fetal cardiology would be an asset. Contributions to education at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels are expected from all University faculty.

Responsibilities

• Provide tertiary and quaternary pediatric cardiology care, including inpatient and outpatient services.
• Perform and interpret diagnostic studies, including echocardiography.
• Collaborate with regional outreach clinics and WCCHN partners for subspecialty support and pediatric cardiac services.
• Contribute to education at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Qualifications

• Royal College certification in Pediatric Cardiology or eligibility for certification.
• Eligibility for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation details – Competitive independent contract CAD: $649,852

Benefits – Benefits are the responsibility of the successful candidate.

Location & Language

Location of practice – Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Language of Work - English

Additional Information

The new Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital offers state-of-the-art equipment and facilities for children, mothers and families from across our province. Centrally located on the University of Saskatchewan campus, our new children’s hospital offers neonatal intensive care, pediatric intensive care, general pediatrics, pediatric emergency and ambulatory services. Maternal services include labour and delivery, antepartum and postpartum care. The 176-bed facility provides the highest quality of care and puts Saskatchewan at the forefront of research and innovation.

How to Apply

To Apply : SHA supports a shared commitment to a Representative Workforce that is respectful and inclusive of all staff and clients and welcomes applications from those who will contribute to the diversity of our community. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.