Effective immediately a permanent full-time position is available for a Staff Cardiologist with a subspecialty interest in Interventional Cardiology in the Labatt Family Heart Centre - Cardiology Division, The Department of Paediatrics at the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) 555 University Ave., Toronto, ON which is an academic health science centre dedicated to the care of children: a fully affiliated hospital with the University of Toronto.

The Labatt Family Heart Centre brings together significant interdisciplinary and inter-professional activities within Paediatric Cardiology, Cardiovascular (CV) Surgery, Cardiac Critical Care, Cardiovascular Research and Adult Congenital Heart Disease Programs, thus allowing the Heart Centre to address the needs of patients and families from fetal life through to adulthood. The Heart Centre at The Hospital for Sick Children promotes these activities through seamless integration of research activities, academic performance, and exemplary clinical care.

The primary role of the successful candidate will be to perform cardiac catheterization procedures and oversee periprocedural care. The successful candidate will join an existing cohort of 3 active interventionalists and a multidisciplinary team based in a unit dedicated to catheterization, invasive electrophysiology, and cardiac MRI. The team includes rotating cardiology trainees as well as a dedicated senior interventional fellow. Responsibilities will include participation in the ambulatory cardiology practice, and a minimal amount of inpatient acute care coverage. This successful applicant would also be expected to conduct academic work, and to pursue non-clinical activity in avenues of potential professional advancement (e.g., research, quality improvement, medical education).  

All candidates must be able to function proficiency in English, hold an MD, MBBS or equivalent thereto and be certified or eligible for certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or have comparable qualifications. Candidates must hold or be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. 

The successful candidate must be eligible for an academic appointment at the University of Toronto. Rank and salary ($295,785 -$480,000) a per annum will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will be eligible for a benefit package which includes medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability insurance, group insurance, pension plan, vision care, academic allowance, and a relocation package.   

Interested individuals should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae and the names and addresses of three referees to: Dr. Mike Seed, Head, Division of Cardiology, Department of Paediatrics. The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Ave. Toronto, ON Canada, M5G 1X8. Email: ***@sickkids.ca (🔒 Premium). This posting will remain open until filled. 

For additional information regarding the Department of Paediatrics see http://www.sickkids.ca/paediatrics/. 

The University of Toronto and The Hospital for Sick Children are strongly committed to diversity within its community. Both institutions recognize systemic barriers that impact equity seeking groups. As such, we welcome applications from historically marginalized groups including Black, Indigenous, and Racialized people, women, LGBTQIA+, and/or persons with disabilities. The Department recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have influenced their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record. The Department further supports an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, Anna Capizzano, Executive Assistant to the Chair at ***@sickkids.ca (🔒 Premium)  or***-***-**** (🔒 Premium). 

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Only those applicants selected for the interview will be contacted.