McMaster University, in conjunction with Hamilton Health Sciences is seeking a full-time academic Plastic Surgeon to be based primarily at the Juravinski Hospital. The HNHB LHIN (4) Plastic Surgery Program serves a catchment area of more than 2.5 million residents. The service provides tertiary and quaternary level care to patients within the catchment area and plays an essential role in the support of other programs including surgical oncology, trauma, general surgery, and rehab services. The Juravinski Hospital Site houses the regional Cancer Center. The Plastic Surgery Division within the Department of Surgery, McMaster University is a fully accredited Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada training program in Plastic Surgery with full involvement in undergraduate, post-graduate and continuing medical education programs.

The Department of Surgery endorses a Mission statement of six tenets and collectively pursues:

Culture that is inclusive

Research that impacts

Education that inspires

Advancement for all

Transformation through innovation

Excellence in patient care

Please visit the CREATE website www.macsurgerycreates.ca for further information.

The successful applicant's clinical skill set must include the full spectrum of Plastic Surgery care with a focus on breast, oncologic, and microvascular reconstruction. Fellowship training in microsurgery is preferred. General competency in the full spectrum of plastic surgery will be required for cross-coverage across all of Hamilton Health Sciences. The successful applicant will be expected to show evidence of interpersonal and collaborative skills and initiative to further advance the clinical and academic productivity of the Plastic Surgery Division. A commitment to surgical education at all levels is essential, as well, interest in formal educational roles would be advantageous. This is a full time academic appointment in the Department of Surgery, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University and academic rank will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience

Applicants must have a Fellowship in Plastic Surgery, Certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or equivalent, and be licensed or eligible for licensure in the Province of Ontario. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be considered first for this position. To comply with the Government of Canada's reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants' status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship; however, all applications must include one of the following statements: ''Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada" or "'No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada."