Department Head, Department of Emergency Medicine

The University Health Network, where "above all else the needs of patients come first", encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, West Park Healthcare Centre and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of "Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning", the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 17,000 employees, more than 1,250 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Union: Non-Union
Site: UHN
Department: Emergency Medicine
Reports to: Chief Medical Officer
Closing Date: February 28, 2025

Applications are invited for the Department Head of Emergency Medicine at the University Health Network. We are seeking an experienced physician leader and academic scholar who in collaboration with the Clinical Vice President and Clinical Director and other medical leaders is able to develop and implement a strategic vision, build teams and services and establish productive collaborative partnerships across the University Heath Network and with our University partners, TAHSN hospitals and other stakeholders.

Applicants for the position must hold an MD and be eligible for certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or the College of Family Physicians of Canada in Emergency Medicine. They must be eligible for licensure in the province of Ontario and are expected to participate in clinical practice in Emergency Medicine. They must also be eligible for academic appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor in the Division of Emergency Medicine within the Department of Medicine or the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Toronto.

The successful candidate will be an outstanding academic leader with significant experience in complex hospital administration as demonstrated by prior success in quality management of clinical programs as well as a history of fostering a strong collegial and academic environment.

The position is remunerated for approximately 2-3 days/ per week, commensurate with qualifications and experience, not including clinical income. The position is a 5-year term, renewable once based on a successful review.

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

For more information about the Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto, please visit our website at http://www.deptmedicine.utoronto.ca

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.