Locum Opportunity – General Surgery

April 30, 2026 at 7:00am – May 1, 2026 at 7:00am

The Department of General Surgery at the Timmins and District Hospital is urgently seeking one locum General Surgeon to provide on-call coverage for the period noted above.

The Timmins and District Hospital is a 215-bed district referral and teaching hospital serving a local population of 41,000 and a catchment area of 110,000 in Northeastern Ontario. The hospital provides a full range of services including Medical, Surgical, Critical Care, Maternal/Child, Long Term Care, and Mental Health.

Details of TADH’s Surgical Department

• Surgeons at TADH perform approximately 1,500 inpatient and over 2,500 day surgeries annually.
• The department is supported by specialists in Pediatrics, Radiology, OB/GYN, ICU, Internal Medicine, ENT, Psychiatry, Addictions Medicine, Orthopedics, Anesthesia, Urology, Ophthalmology, and Nephrology.
• Surgeons have quick access to TADH’s state-of-the-art Diagnostic Imaging Department, including CT and MRI.

Remuneration

• $2,430.54 per day (comprised of NSLP on-call sessional $1,668.78/day, daily honorarium $363.57/day, and TADH daily stipend $398.19/day).
• Eligible travel expenses (airfare/mileage, car rental, accommodations, and a travel stipend) will be covered up to a maximum, as per program guidelines.

Position Requirements

Candidates must:

• Hold Royal College certification in General Surgery.
• Be licensed to practice as a General Surgeon in Ontario.
• Maintain CMPA coverage.
• Hold an independent CPSO practice license and OHIP billing number.
• Demonstrate excellent clinical skills, commitment to patient safety, and high standards of care.

Note: Appointment is contingent on successful credentialing for medical staff privileges.