General Surgeon

We are looking for a: GENERAL SURGEON

Department and Program Overview
The Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery at Humber River Health is seeking a
full-time general surgeon with a subspecialty focus on breast surgery to join our team.
Fellowship training in breast oncology is required. Candidates with a specific interest and
training in oncoplastic surgery, and MIS will be considered an asset. Candidates with an
interest in clinical program development, innovation, teaching, community outreach, and
research are desired.

Position Summary

The successful candidate will join a supportive team of 14 general surgeons with expertise
in colorectal, breast surgery, endocrine surgery, abdominal wall reconstruction and hernias,
ACS, bariatric surgery, MIS and robotic surgery.

The Breast Cancer Program at HRH has a dedicated breast centre with a multidisciplinary
team of radiologists, breast surgeons, medical oncologist, a breast health navigator, and
plastic surgery support. We employ various modern technologies and techniques in breast
cancer treatment including radioactive seed localization. We aim to provide the highest
standard of care for our patients.

Resources include elective OR time, clinic, and on call responsibilities. The candidate will be
expected to assist the Division of General Surgery with teaching commitments and apply
for an academic appointment in the Department of Surgery, Temerty Faculty of Medicine,
University of Toronto.

Qualifications, Skills and Attributes

In addition to demonstrated clinical excellence and outstanding interpersonal skills,
candidates must have an MD or equivalent, have completed an accredited general
surgery training program, and additional fellowship training concentrated in breast
oncology. They must be a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada or equivalent.
The successful candidate must be eligible for licensure in the Province of Ontario.

Interested Applicants
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of applications will begin
after July 31, 2026.

We encourage all interested candidates to apply in confidence by forwarding: (1) Letter of
Interest and (2) up-to-date curriculum vitae.  Application package should be submitted to:
Dr. Stephen Halman, Chief of Surgery

Humber River Health
1235 Wilson Avenue
Toronto, ON M3M 0B2
Send via email: MedicalRecruitment@hrh.ca

Why choose Humber River Health?
At HRH, our staff, physicians and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. We
are proud to be one of 2023’s Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp
Canada Inc., and support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and
cultivate a culture that consistently wows as a Huron Consulting hospital. As a
member of TAHSN, we are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration.
We are dedicated to high-quality patient care, and demonstrate our values of
compassion, professionalism and respect.

Attracting and retaining a workforce that represents the diverse communities
surrounding HRH is a priority. We encourage applicants from all equity-deserving
groups, including but not limited to individuals who identity as Indigenous,
racialized, seniors, persons living with disabilities, women and 2SLGBTQI+.
Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability, medical condition
or any protected category prohibited by the Ontario Human Rights Code and
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process as well as
during employment at HRH. Please direct any accommodation requests to our
recruitment team.  The hospital reserves the right not to appoint anyone to this position.