Position Description:

The Department of Surgery at The Moncton City Hospital (part of Horizon Health Network) is inviting applications for a full-time Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon with fellowship training in trauma and pelvic reconstruction. This permanent position will join a dedicated team of 7 orthopaedic surgeons, with a clinical focus on trauma and pelvic-acetabular injuries.

The successful applicant will participate in elective and trauma orthopaedic surgery, with dedicated OR access provided for Trauma. The Moncton City Hospital is a regional trauma centre serving a population of over 500,000 across southeastern New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and northern Nova Scotia.

In addition to clinical duties, the successful candidate will be expected to:

• Participate in the orthopaedic trauma call schedule
• Contribute to resident and medical student education (affiliated with Dalhousie University)
• Engage in available clinical research, quality improvement, and program development

A candidate with a clear vision for trauma-focused contributions and leadership will be strongly considered.

The Moncton City Hospital (MCH) is a 386-bed tertiary care teaching hospital affiliated with Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine. It serves as a trauma referral centre and performs a high volume of orthopaedic trauma and elective procedures annually. The hospital is part of Horizon Health Network, the largest health authority in New Brunswick.

Moncton offers a vibrant, bilingual community, access to top-rated schools, cultural and recreational amenities, and proximity to scenic coastal regions. The city is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in Atlantic Canada.

We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, bilingual individuals (French and English), and members of visible minorities. Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Employer:

Horizon Health Network (Horizon) is proud of its dedicated team of health care professionals who are focused on delivering safe and quality care to our patients, clients, families and communities. Horizon is a great place to work, as people are the heart of our organization, and the success of Horizon is a direct result of our employees’ dedication, professionalism, and commitment.

Horizon is the largest regional health authority – and one of the largest employers – in New Brunswick, and the second-largest health authority in Atlantic Canada. Our leadership and health care providers are experts in diverse areas of health and community services and provide services to a half a million people.

Horizon has an annual budget of approximately $1.2 billion and has more than 13,000 employees, 1,100 physicians and 1,300 volunteers, as well as 17 foundations, 12 auxiliaries and 8 alumnae organizations.

Diversity Statement

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.

Job Duties:

• Compensation is through Fee for Service billing with Medicare NB
• 6 trauma OR days a month will be provided
• 4 hours of Orthopedic clinic time per week
• Even call distribution within the department
• Support for clinical research and academic activities is available through institutional and provincial channels

Remuneration:

Fee for Service

Standard remuneration is Fee-for-Service which is a direct compensation between the physician and Medicare of New Brunswick. On call remuneration is provided. No source deductions can be provided.

Qualifications:

• Certification or eligibility for certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) in Orthopaedic Surgery
• Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick
• Fellowship training (minimum 1 year) in orthopaedic trauma, including pelvic and acetabular reconstruction, from a recognized trauma centre
• Coverage or eligibility for coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)
• Demonstrated excellence in clinical skills, ethics, and professionalism as evidenced by at least three strong reference letters, one from the applicant’s residency/fellowship program director
• Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset but not mandatory

Expected Start Date:

2026-09-01

Incentives:

$50,000.00 accompanied by a 2 year return of service. 

Relocation reimbursement of up to $8,000.

Other Requirements:

About the Facility:

Horizon’s The Moncton Hospital is located in the city of Moncton. Situated in the centre of this vibrant and friendly city, The Moncton Hospital is a leader in health care delivery and health promotion.

The hospital is a level 2 trauma centre that includes tertiary care for neurosurgery, neonatal intensive care and maternal fetal medicine services. It serves as a referral centre for these tertiary services and other specialty services across New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and northern Nova Scotia.

The Moncton Hospital is among Canada’s leading centres for neurosurgery, neurology and active advanced-stage oncology (cancer) services and is home to the NB Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Unit, the NB Organ and Tissue Program and the Perinatal NB Program.

The Moncton Medical Education Program, affiliated with Dalhousie University and Memorial University of Newfoundland, and the following fully accredited teaching programs are administered through The Moncton Hospital: Dietetic Internship Program, the School of Radiologic Technology and Research, and the Pharmacy Residency Program.

The area’s health services cover a catchment population of approximately 192,000 people.

About the Community:

The Moncton area has a population of over 188,000. Moncton ranked among the best Canadian cities with respect to quality of community life. It is also among the top ten North American cities, and the only one in Canada, on the list of most affordable cities. The Moncton area is teeming with educational, cultural and recreational opportunities, including easy access to beaches on the temperate waters of the Northumberland Strait and the picturesque Bay of Fundy. Officially a bilingual city, Moncton offers educational opportunities in both official languages. More information is available on the city’s website at moncton.ca.