North Bay Regional Health Centre is looking to recruit a General Otolaryngologist to join our team.

If you want to establish a community practice rich in all aspects of your field while enjoying your home/family life, cutting out the commute and high cost of living, this job is for you!

Job Summary

The North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC) is a progressive community hospital serving as a large regional referral centre for northeastern Ontario. Our Department of Surgery includes Otolaryngology, General Surgery, Urology, Orthopedics, Obstetrics & Gynecology, and Ophthalmology, supported by a highly skilled team of FRCPC anesthesiologists.

The Otolaryngology Service currently consists of one full-time otolaryngologist, with a second specialist joining soon. We are now seeking an additional colleague to complete a three-physician group, ensuring robust coverage and continued access to high quality ENT care across the region.

Our state-of-the-art Operating Room features advanced technology, including the Medtronic Stealth Image Guidance System and the Medtronic NIM Nerve Monitoring System (with recurrent laryngeal nerve monitoring). We also maintain a comprehensive suite of bronchoscopes and rhino-laryngoscopes on-site. The Otolaryngology Service enjoys strong institutional support and generous resource allocation within NBRHC.

The successful candidate will receive dedicated operating room blocks and ambulatory procedure time each month, with resources flexibly adjusted to match operative and procedural volume. Call responsibilities are shared equally among the group.

NBRHC is an affiliated academic teaching centre with NOSM University, and our ENT team is actively involved in teaching medical students and Family Medicine residents. This position offers an excellent balance of community-based practice, academic engagement, and access to advanced surgical technology, all within a collegial, team-oriented environment. 

Qualifications

Applicants are required to be certified in Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and independently licensed (or eligible for licensure) in the Province of Ontario.

Proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 

Organization & Community Info

North Bay Regional Health Centre is a 480 bed health care organization with three primary roles: providing acute care services to North Bay and its surrounding communities, functioning as the district referral center providing specialist services for smaller communities in the area, and it is the specialized mental health service provider serving all of northeast Ontario. For further information please view For more information about the NBRHC, visit www.nbrhc.on.ca or https://northbaydocs.ca/about/

North Bay, Ontario combines the tranquility of cottage life with the amenities of a mid-sized city. Situated on the banks of two large lakes and opportunely located an hour north of Muskoka, North Bay is home to the largest airport north of Toronto and is a 3.5 hour drive to the GTA, 4 hour drive to Ottawa and a 1.5 hour drive to Sudbury. North Bay has a population of 52,000 and features an abundance of elementary and secondary schools, retail and entertainment venues, waterfront dining and outdoor recreation. A provincially recognized Community in Bloom, with a 5 bloom-rating in 2025, North Bay offers the best in Northern culture and all-season activities. Within minutes from home, you can enjoy access to over 40 hiking trails, bike the Kate Pace Way, cross country ski at the Nordic Ski Club or snowboard down the Laurentian Ski Hill and still be back in time for dinner. See more of beautiful North Bay and learn about our lifestyle, www.northbay.ca

Remuneration

This position will be remunerated through a combination of fee-for-service billings, a lucrative Northern Specialist Alternative Payment Plan, & Hospital On-Call stipends. In addition, NBRHC has a competitive Incentive Package which includes a $25,000 recruitment stipend, $25,000 practice start up grant, assistance with relocation expenses, and $94,000 via the Northern Rural Recruitment & Retention Initiative.

To Apply

Candidates should submit an expression of interest and CV to Chastity Saudino, Manager of Medical Affairs, at ***@nbrhc.on.ca (🔒 Premium)   Qualified candidates will be welcomed for locums and interviews as part of the hiring decision process.