Cerebrovascular and Endovascular Neurosurgeon
Reports To: Division Head, Division of Neurosurgery & Chief, Chair, Department of Surgery
Status: Full-Time Academic Surgeon
Effective Date: As soon as possible
Salary Type: Fee for Service
Location: 1053 Carling Ave, Ottawa, ON K1Y 1J8
POSITION SUMMARY

The Department of Surgery at The Ottawa Hospital/ University of Ottawa is inviting applications for a permanent position in the Division of Neurosurgery. We seek one full-time Neurosurgeon with at least one year of postgraduate fellowship training in each of Open Cerebrovascular and Endovascular Neurosurgery.

The successful candidate should be competent and comfortable in the full scope of cranial and spinal neurosurgery; however, the position will have a substantive clinical focus on cerebrovascular neurosurgery and interventional neuroradiology (INR).

The surgeon will also participate in the general neurosurgery call schedule and is expected to contribute to education, research, multidisciplinary vascular conferences, and quality-improvement initiatives within the program.

REQUIREMENTS

·  The candidate must be eligible for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor or higher

·  The candidate must be eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada as well as licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.

· The candidate must have coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA).

· Demonstrated excellence in knowledge, technical skills, judgment, professionalism, and ethical standards, supported by strong reference letters.

· Dual-trained vascular neurosurgeon with fellowship training in open cerebrovascular surgery and endovascular neurosurgery.

· Proficiency in both English and French is an asset.

Terms of Employment

The income for this position is derived from a variety of sources including but not limited to clinical billings (fee-for-service). Full-time surgeons are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including extended health, dental, disability insurance, and life insurance.

Remuneration Details

Salary range: $600,000 – $800, 000 annually

Additional details

The Ottawa cerebrovascular and endovascular program is a rapidly expanding, high-acuity service that provides comprehensive care for patients across Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec. The program includes:

• A high-volume stroke and neurovascular referral service

• A modern biplane angiography suite with capability for advanced endovascular therapies

• Multidisciplinary collaboration with Neurology, Interventional Neuroradiology, and Critical Care

• Integration within regional stroke networks and clinical research programs

The Ottawa Hospital is an 1150-bed tertiary-care academic institution serving a population of over 1.3 million. It includes four inpatient campuses (Civic, General, Heart Institute, Rehabilitation Centre) and one ambulatory site (Riverside), with over 50,000 inpatient admissions, 160,000 emergency visits, and over one million outpatient visits annually.

Ottawa is a vibrant, multicultural, and bilingual capital city offering exceptional cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities—an ideal environment for families and for healthy, balanced living.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

The University of Ottawa is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, bilingual persons (French and English) and members of visible minorities. If you are invited to continue the selection process, please notify us of any particular adaptive measures you might require by contacting the Office of the Associate Vice-President, Faculty Affairs at 613-562-5958. Any information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence.

The University of Ottawa is proud of its 160-year tradition of bilingualism. Through its Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute, the University provides training to Faculty members in their second official language.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please submit a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, and names of three referees to:

Adam Sachs MD FRCSC

Division Head, Neurosurgery

The Ottawa Hospital – Civic Campus

Department of Neurosurgery

1053 Carling Avenue

Ottawa, ON K1Y 4E9

Office Tel: 613-761-5555 Ext 14471

asachs@toh.ca