The Department of Psychiatry is currently recruiting for a General Psychiatrist to work within our Mental Health service. The successful candidate will be a contributing member of the Department, working with a committed, supportive, and collegial group dedicated to providing high quality clinical care in a community hospital setting. The successful candidate will be working in a multidisciplinary outpatient mental health clinic, providing consultation and acute follow-up for patients referred by family physicians and from our emergency room, and will be expected to have competence in assessing and managing the full range of diagnoses seen in a general psychiatry setting for adults ages 18-65. The successful candidate will also share in providing on-call services for the Department of Psychiatry. 

The successful candidate will also be called upon to administer ECT, and therefore specialized training and expertise in this area will be considered as an asset. There may also be an opportunity to provide inpatient care and/or daytime emergency room consultation.

Qualifications/Experience:

• License or eligibility to practice independently in Ontario from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO)
• Psychiatrist Certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or equivalent – Graduating Psychiatry residents are also encouraged to apply

All interested and qualified Psychiatrists are encouraged to send a submission of interest and CV as soon as possible for consideration and ideally no later than Apri 12, 2026. Submissions will be accepted until the position is filled. Submissions can be sent to Trevor Whyte, Manager, Medical Administration at ***@oakvalleyhealth.ca (🔒 Premium).

About us:

Markham Stouffville Hospital is a growing community hospital just north of the Greater Toronto Area. The in-patient 358 bed hospital and out-patient services currently serve the communities of Markham, Stouffville and surrounding area of over 400,000 residents. We also have a strong commitment to patient care, and to the growth of our Academic Plan. This includes a robust and growing Research program, and the ability to obtain a faculty appointment at the University of Toronto. It is a fantastic place to work! 

Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community health care organizations. Across our two hospitals, Markham Stouffville Hospital and Uxbridge Hospital, as well as our Reactivation Care Centre, we deliver safe, high-quality care to more than 441,000 patients annually. Oak Valley Health is proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team. We provide integrated care for healthier communities and deliver an extraordinary patient experience through our honoured to care culture to residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge, and beyond.

Oak Valley Health thanks all qualified physicians for their submissions however only selected candidates who qualify will be contacted to attend a pre-application interview. All appointments are subject to an Impact Analysis and Board approval. The hospital reserves the right not to appoint anyone to this position.

Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada’s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nation of origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital or family status, belief system, or other factors related to one’s personal identity and/or values.