The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) and the University of Saskatchewan, Department of Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery seek a full-time otolaryngologist with clinical and research interests in adult otology and neurotology. Responsibilities will include patient care, teaching, and research. The successful applicant will have appointments in both the Saskatchewan Health Authority and the Department of Surgery at the University of Saskatchewan
The position is based at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon. This is the only cochlear implant centre for Saskatchewan. The successful applicant will be required to work collaboratively with the Divisions of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery and Neurosurgery. The individual will be required to provide excellence in patient care, teaching and research. Clinical or translational research interests are supported. The academic rank will be commensurate with expertise and training. The successful candidate will participate in undergraduate and postgraduate education and multidisciplinary research programs.
The anticipated start date of this appointment is as soon as possible.
Preference will be given to candidates with certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) in Otolaryngology and Canadian Otologist/Neurotologist Fellowship training and be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS).
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The City-Saskatoon Shines - With more hours of sunshine than any other major Canadian city and a population of 265,000+, Saskatoon is the largest city in Saskatchewan, offering non-stop entertainment opportunities including world class events, festivals and attractions, a strong arts and music focus, and a short drive to the northern lake country. Saskatoon has more golf courses and restaurants per capita than anywhere in North America and is noted for its outstanding walking and biking trails along the riverbank. Excellent educational facilities such as the University of Saskatchewan, home of the Canadian Light Source synchrotron, draw the best minds from around the world creating a youthful vitality and cultural richness evident in every neighbourhood.
Saskatchewan Health Authority - The SHA is the largest organization in Saskatchewan, employing over 44,000 employees and physicians responsible for the delivery of high quality and timely health care for the entire province. We are driven by the commitment to improve front line patient care for Saskatchewan people, and we are working together to better coordinate health services across the province to ensure that patients receive high quality, timely health care, wherever they live in Saskatchewan.
University of Saskatchewan (USask) - The beautiful USask campus is located on the shores of the South Saskatchewan River in Saskatoon, a city with a diverse and thriving economic base and a vibrant cultural life. USask is a research-intensive institution with 22,000 students and 7,000 faculty and staff, and a strong reputation for innovation and excellence. It is home to the newly constructed Academic Health Sciences Complex (https://healthsciences.usask.ca) and two of the largest science projects in the country - the Canadian Light Source synchrotron and the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization/International Vaccine. A users group is available for collaborative research with clinical faculty using the $173.5 million Canadian Light Source synchrotron, owned by USask. The College of Medicine has an intake of 100 students per year with a commensurate number of positions for residency training.
To Apply - The SHA supports a shared commitment to a Representative Workforce that is respectful and inclusive of all staff and clients and welcomes applications from those who will contribute to the diversity of our community. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
Interested candidates, please submit your cover letter and curriculum vitae in confidence to:
Amanda Lee, Specialist Recruitment and Retention
Practitioner Staff Affairs - Suite 6740 - Royal University Hospital
103 Hospital Drive
Saskatoon, SK S7N 0W8
Email: amanda.lee@saskhealthauthority.ca