The Section of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, invites applications for a 0.2 FTE position. This position is funded by the Alberta Academic Medical Health Services Plan.

The target start date for this position is July 1, 2026.

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***-***-**** (🔒 Premium)" paraeid="{cf4ad3c1-9cda-45af-97eb-233f271807eb}{255}">This position is posted in tandem with and is only available if the applicant also applies and is successful in their application to the following position:

***-***-**** (🔒 Premium)" paraeid="{cd4c8a2c-7649-498b-9454-fcd53c6468e2}{8}">Position Title: Pediatric Gastroenterologist - Locum, 0.8 FTE-Alberta Children’s Hospital-Calgary

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***-***-**** (🔒 Premium)" paraeid="{cd4c8a2c-7649-498b-9454-fcd53c6468e2}{42}">The successful candidate will have 100% time dedicated to clinical activity, focusing solely on the outpatient consultation service. Specifically, the role will focus on the ACH GI Celiac clinic, with key roles in patient triage, scheduling, virtual education, and direct patient care. It will involve scheduled clinical encounters outside of the physician’s usual clinic time, as well as physician telephone referrals and advice specifically around patients referred to the Celiac Clinic.

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***-***-**** (🔒 Premium)" paraeid="{cd4c8a2c-7649-498b-9454-fcd53c6468e2}{60}">This position will be responsible for expertise in GI motility at the Alberta Children’s Hospital and will provide care for a complex group of patients with motility disorders in Southern Alberta.

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The Section of Pediatric Gastroenterology is comprised of 11 specialists and is based at the state-of-the-art Alberta Children’s Hospital. The Department of Pediatrics has over 500 clinical and academic faculty members who are part of the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary.

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***-***-**** (🔒 Premium)" paraeid="{cd4c8a2c-7649-498b-9454-fcd53c6468e2}{122}">The Alberta Children’s Hospital services the City of Calgary and the residents of Southern Alberta, SE British Columbia and SW Saskatchewan: a catchment area of ~ 3 million people. Calgary is a vibrant city of over 1.6 million people. It offers a superb quality of life. Calgary is situated near the Rocky Mountains (Banff National Park), and is rapidly emerging as a cosmopolitan, diverse and cultural center with outstanding green spaces, schools and communities.

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***-***-**** (🔒 Premium)" paraeid="{cd4c8a2c-7649-498b-9454-fcd53c6468e2}{136}">For more information regarding this position, please contact: Dr. Chris Waterhouse, Section Chief, Pediatric Gastroenterology: ***@ahs.ca (🔒 Premium) Interested applicants should apply through the website portal and include the following attachments with their application:

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• Curriculum vitae

• The names and contact information for three referees

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We’re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care every day, all across the Calgary Zone.  We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Qualifications:

***-***-**** (🔒 Premium)" paraeid="{7d7faef6-ccf1-4e3e-9c0a-eda891d78bcf}{18}">Candidates must have the following qualifications: MD, Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (or equivalent) in Pediatrics and Pediatric Gastroenterology

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***-***-**** (🔒 Premium)" paraeid="{7d7faef6-ccf1-4e3e-9c0a-eda891d78bcf}{33}">The candidate must be eligible for Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta.

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All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority.

Applicants who do not currently hold an independent license to practice in Alberta will need to submit a letter of eligibility from CPSA along with the rest of their application. Please refer to the CPSA website for instructions on how to obtain your eligibility letter https://cpsa.ca/physicians/registration/apply-to-practise/independent-practice/

Additional Information

Position Classification: Long-term Locum
FTE: 0.2
Unit and Program: Pediatrics
Specialty: Pediatric Gastroenterology
Recruiting Organization: Alberta Health Services
Sponsorship Eligible: No
Compensation: Remuneration for this position will be in agreement with AHS contractor agreements.The Practitioner is responsible for purchasing health and insurance benefits. For complete details on the AMA benefits, please see www.albertadoctors.org.
Community Info:
Calgary has been named one of the world’s most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders - in business, community, philanthropy, and volunteerism. Calgary is a modern and rapidly growing cosmopolitan municipality with a population of over 1.6 million people and has an excellent school system (both public and private), and a vibrant international cultural scene. Calgary is beautifully laid out with rivers, parks and other recreational areas and Calgarians enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America. Many attributes contribute to an overall outstanding quality of life
Posting Date: Jun 11, 2026
Posting Status: Open until a suitable candidate is found
Target Start Date: Jul 1, 2026

Qualifications:

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All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority.

Community Information

Calgary has been named one of the world’s most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders - in business, community, philanthropy, and volunteerism. Calgary is a modern and rapidly growing cosmopolitan municipality with a population of over 1.6 million people and has an excellent school system (both public and private), and a vibrant international cultural scene. Calgary is beautifully laid out with rivers, parks and other recreational areas and Calgarians enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America. Many attributes contribute to an overall outstanding quality of life

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