Anesthesia Opportunities

Brant Community Healthcare System

Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is a 300+ bed acute care facility boasting stable, state-of the-art Programs within a team environment and with a dedicated staff that ensures high-level, patient focused care. The organization comprises of two main hospital sites, the Brantford General Hospital and Willet Hospital. Located in the picturesque Grand River Valley 20 minutes west of Hamilton, our community offers outstanding recreational opportunities.

BCHS is the area’s acute care facility, providing all of Brantford and Brant County's specialty programs and services for our 120,000+ residents and boasts stable, state-of-the-art programs within a team environment that ensures high level patient-focused care. It is a regional centre for a variety of services including surgical services.

Our Anesthesiology Department provides coverage for a variety of work at the Brantford General Hospital both in and outside of the Operating Rooms. The Anesthesiologists provide care of patients in a variety of surgical specialties including general surgery, urology, orthopedics, gynecology, endoscopy along with some pediatrics and ENT. Our Brantford General Hospital (BGH) site supports obstetrical care for an average of 1500 deliveries per year. We aim to have a department that promotes a good work-life balance with a flexible work schedule.

We are currently seeking full time permanent, Associate Anesthesiologists to join our Anesthesiology Department. They will be practicing as a part of a group of 14 anesthesiologist providing anesthesia services at the Brantford General Hospital. This position represents an opportunity to join a group of dedicated healthcare professionals in a progressive organization. Interested physicians must be certified in anesthesiology by Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or equivalent (e.g. American Board) or have a Certificate of Added Competence in Family Practice Anesthesia from the CFPC and be licensed, or be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO). The candidate should have experience working with both adult and pediatric patients.

Compensation for this work is through fee-for-service billings to the Ontario Health Insurance Plan with additional compensation for on-call via Hospital On-Call Coverage Program (HOCC). Physician will apply for their own personal and professional benefits through the Ontario Medical Association or insurance provider of choice.

BCHS has an affiliation with McMaster University Faculty of Health Sciences thus promotes continuing education, teaching and research opportunities for all of professional staff.

The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from women, Indigenous persons, members of racialized groups, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientation and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. All candidates must be fluent in English.

Interested candidates should submit their letters of interest and curriculum vitae to:

Dr. Philippe Dass, Chief of Anesthesia

C/o of Karen Arnott ***@bchsys.org (🔒 Premium)

• Main work address: 200 Terrace Hill Street, Brantford, ON

• Skill/training requirements: (includes education, licensing and work experience): Medical Degree, Residency in Anesthesiology, Certification from Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and registration/licensure from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO)

• Language of work: English

• Wage: Payment provided via fee-for-service billing to the Ontario health Insurance Plan (OHIP),

• Benefits package (if applicable): None. Physician will apply for their own personal and professional benefits through the Ontario Medical Association or insurance provider of choice.

• Location of work: Brantford, ON

• Contact Information: Lebené Numekevor, Director Medical Affairs