The Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery at Markham Stouffville Hospital, is currently recruiting for an Acute Care Surgeon (ACS). The successful candidate will be a contributing member of the Division, working with a strong, supportive and collegial group committed to providing high quality and comprehensive surgical services in a community hospital setting. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing surgical care of Emergency patients as well as inpatients from other hospital departments as required. Dedicated OR and clinic time will be provided on a weekly basis to the ACS service. The successful candidate would expect approximately two dedicated 4 hour ACS Operating Room blocks per week for ACS service. 

Qualifications/Experience:

●       License to practice independently in Ontario from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO);

●       General Surgeon certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or equivalent 

All interested and qualified physicians are encouraged to send a submission of interest and CV as soon as possible for consideration and ideally no later than February 1, 2026. Submissions will be accepted until the position is filled. Submissions can be sent to Trevor Whyte, Manager, Medical Administration at ***@oakvalleyhealth.ca (🔒 Premium).

About us:

Markham Stouffville Hospital is a growing community hospital just north of the Greater Toronto Area. The in-patient 358 bed hospital and out-patient services currently serve the communities of Markham, Stouffville and surrounding area of over 400,000 residents. We also have a strong commitment to patient care, and to the growth of our Academic Plan. This includes a robust and growing Research program, and the ability to obtain a faculty appointment at the University of Toronto. It is a fantastic place to work! 

Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community health care organizations. Across our two hospitals, Markham Stouffville Hospital and Uxbridge Hospital, as well as our Reactivation Care Centre, we deliver safe, high-quality care to more than 441,000 patients annually. Oak Valley Health is proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team. We provide integrated care for healthier communities and deliver an extraordinary patient experience through our honoured to care culture to residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge, and beyond.

Oak Valley Health thanks all qualified physicians for their submissions however only selected candidates who qualify will be contacted to attend a pre-application interview. All appointments are subject to an Impact Analysis and Board approval. The hospital reserves the right not to appoint anyone to this position.

Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada’s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nation of origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital or family status, belief system, or other factors related to one’s personal identity and/or values.