Pediatric Neurologist/Epileptologist

Manitoba Health; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 340,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Winnipeg is inviting applications for a Pediatric Neurologist/Epileptologist position, starting from January 1, 2026. The successful candidate will work in diagnosing and treating pediatric neurological disorders and will have opportunities for academic appointment at the University of Manitoba. A competitive compensation package is offered, with a mixed income model primarily from Fee-For-Service, averaging approximately $340,000 annually.

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 Pediatrics.
• Completion of a neonatal neurology fellowship and Canadian pediatric epilepsy fellowship is required.
• Must be eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and treating diseases related to pediatric neurology.
• Prescribing medications and treatment.
• Ordering lab tests and consulting with other physicians as required.

Education

Doctor of Medicine Degree with specialization in Pediatrics

Completion of a neonatal neurology fellowship

Canadian pediatric epilepsy fellowship

Job description

Pediatric Neurologist/Epileptologist - (1833)

Job Overview

Shared Health at 1502-155 Carlton Street, Winnipeg MB, R3C 5R9, and The University of Manitoba, Department of Pediatrics & Child Health (business addresses noted below), are inviting applications for a Pediatric Neurologist/Epileptologist to commence on January 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. Main job duties include diagnosing and treating diseases, prescribing medications and treatment, ordering lab tests and other diagnostic procedures, and consulting with other physicians as required, which job duties encompass 70% of the position. 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. Job duties are required in English. The Section of Pediatric Neurology evaluates children with a wide variety of neurological abnormalities including seizure disorders (epilepsies), strokes, tumors, ataxia, headaches, neuromuscular disorders, metabolic and degenerative diseases, infectious diseases, developmental malformations and developmental delay. Opportunities for research exist and clinicians with commitment and interest in collaborative and independent research are encouraged to apply. The successful applicants will join a section of a total of six full‑time academic pediatric neurologists and one community pediatric neurologist that work closely with Pediatric Neurosurgery. The Section of Neurology also includes three pediatric neurology nurse clinicians and five EEG technologists. The EEG Laboratory provides routine EEGs, ambulatory EEGs and Video EEG Monitoring on an inpatient and outpatient basis. Children’s Hospital at Health Sciences Centre provides a 2‑bed pediatric epilepsy monitoring unit.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must hold a Doctor of Medicine Degree with specialization in Pediatrics, and completion of a neonatal neurology fellowship and Canadian pediatric epilepsy fellowship. 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. Experience is preferred.

Compensation

Compensation is a mixed model, primarily derived from Fee‑For‑Service income, which is approximately $340,000. 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

Health Sciences Centre – 820 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3A 1R9
University of Manitoba – Bannatyne Campus, 750 Bannatyne Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0W3

Contact

Interested candidates should submit the following materials:

• a letter of application
• an outline of professional and teaching interests
• an outline of research plans
• curriculum vitae
• names and contact information of three referees

The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities). All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

The Rady Faculty of Health Sciences is committed to the social justice principles of equity, access & participation and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, Black, racially marginalized communities, disabled persons and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).

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, access, and participation, 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). The University acknowledges the potential impact that Career Interruptions and Personal Circumstances can have on an applicant's record of research achievement. Measures will be taken to ensure that these leaves will be taken into careful consideration during the evaluation process.

We encourage you to self‑identity aspects of your identity that position you to bring currently under‑represented viewpoints, expertise, and forms of excellence to this role.

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.