The Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiovascular Surgery at Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network is inviting applications for the position of Associate Cardiovascular Surgeon at the Toronto General Hospital. The selected candidate may be eligible for a position as Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto. The effective date of this appointment is flexible, tentatively aiming for Spring/Summer 2026.

The successful candidate would have experience in all aspects of cardiac surgical care, and specifically in the care of patients with advanced heart failure. The candidate would be responsible for the cannulation and decannulation of patients requiring extracorporeal support and for the retrieval of organs for the heart transplant program. The applicant should have a track record of exemplary clinical results and professionalism.

The appointment at UHN would be for an Associate Surgeon position. The candidate would be considered for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto. The candidate should be eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario

University Health Network is comprised of the Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, and The Michener Institute of Education.  It is one of Canada’s largest and leading clinical and research hospitals. UHN is an academic institution affiliated with the University of Toronto and is recognized internationally for excellence in patient care, innovation, research, and education.

The Division of Cardiovascular Surgery is comprised of 7 full-time clinical faculty members and offers the entire breadth of cardiac surgery, including reconstructive valve surgery, aortic surgery, advanced heart failure, and adult congenital surgery.

Applicants are asked to submit a letter of intent, curriculum vitae and names and email addresses of three referees with their applications. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. The deadline for receipt of applications is December 31, 2025 or until the position is filled.

Please submit completed applications to:

Dr. Maral Ouzounian, Head, Division of Cardiovascular Surgery

Toronto General Hospital

200 Elizabeth St. 4N-458

Toronto ON M5G 2C4

Email: [email protected]

For more information about the Temerty Faculty of Medicine/Department of Surgery and the Sprott Department of Surgery, University Health Network, please visit http://surgery.utoronto.ca and https://www.uhn.ca/Sprott-Surgery  

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

The University Health Network and the University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

The University of Toronto and University Health Network strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission. The University of Toronto and University Health Network is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [email protected].