General Surgeon - MIS and Breast Surgeon

Job Description

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) - Saskatoon and University Saskatchewan, Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery is seeking an academic General Surgeon with a focus in breast cancer as well as minimally invasive general surgery with specific interest in upper GI disorders. Collective responsibilities include clinical care of inpatients and outpatients as well as education of undergraduate and postgraduate trainees. Breast care will be provided through active involvement (at least 0.3 FTE) in the Saskatoon Breast Health Centre. The successful candidate will have appointments in both the SHA and the University of Saskatchewan, where teaching of surgical residents and medical students is integral. Participation in the Acute Care General Surgery call as well as Trauma call rosters is required.

The candidate will have demonstrated expertise in minimally invasive surgery through completion of a Fellowship Council accredited Advanced GI MIS & Bariatrics Fellowship. Completion of SAGES Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery (FES), Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery (FLS) and Fundamental Use of Surgical Energy (FUSE) courses is essential. Training and experience in Robotic surgery and advanced endoscopy would also be desirable. The candidate must demonstrate a commitment to providing breast care with additional experience in this area as well as meet the Saskatoon Breast Health Centre criteria for surgical practice. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated interdisciplinary competence as demonstrated by active participation in multidisciplinary rounds.

Location of Practice: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Language of Work: English
Target Start Date: July 1, 2025

Job Qualifications

The successful candidate will hold certification or be eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan.

Benefits

Responsibility of the physician.

Additional Information

The City-Saskatoon Shines - With more hours of sunshine than any other major Canadian city and a population of 340,000+, 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.

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- The beautiful University of Saskatchewan 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. It is a research-intensive institution with 26,000 students and 6,500 faculty and staff, and a strong reputation for innovation and excellence. It is home to the newly constructed Academic Health Science Complex 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 the University of Saskatchewan. 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 curriculum vitae in confidence to:

Amanda Lee, Specialist Recruitment and Retention
Practitioner Staff Affairs-Saskatoon
Saskatchewan Health Authority
Email: amanda.lee@saskhealthauthority.ca