Cardiac Surgical Assistant Opportunity

Southlake Health is seeking a Cardiac Surgical Assistant to support a high-performing team of 5 Cardiac Surgeons, working 2–3 days per week. You will join a collaborative group that includes both physicians and Registered Nurse First Assistants (RNFAs).

Position Highlights:

• Assist with elective and on-call cardiac surgeries
• Provide inpatient surgical coverage
• Work in a dynamic, high-volume Regional Cardiac Centre
• Approx. 1,000 open heart surgeries performed annually
• Remuneration through fee-for-service (OHIP) plus Ministry of Health on-call funding

Why Southlake?

• Recognized as a Ministry of Health-designated Regional Cardiac Program, serving 1.5 million people across York Region and North Simcoe Muskoka
• Home to world-first innovations in electrophysiology and minimally invasive surgery
• Access to cutting-edge facilities, clinical trials, and training opportunities
• Opportunity to support surgeries at partner hospitals in the region
• Join a team of 5 Cardiac Surgeons and 20 Cardiologists with subspecialties in interventional, electrophysiology, invasive and non-invasive cardiology

Qualifications:

• Royal College certified
• Hold or be eligible for Independent Practice licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
• Candidates from a variety of training backgrounds are welcome to apply

To Apply:

Please submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to:

Deb Green

Medical Affairs Specialist

Southlake Health

596 Davis Drive

Newmarket, ON L3Y 2P9

***@southlake.ca (🔒 Premium)

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.