PEDIATRIC GENERAL RADIOLOGIST – HAMILTON
McMaster University, Department of Medical Imaging, in conjunction with Hamilton Health Sciences,
Department of Diagnostic Imaging, is seeking a full-time academic Pediatric General Radiologist to
provide care at McMaster Children’s Hospital (MCH).
MCH is a globally renowned pediatric hospital dedicated to children’s health delivering excellence
in clinical care, child health research and education. It is home to some of the country’s most
respected pediatric care programs, including Canada’s largest NICU and the largest prosthetic and
orthotics facility of its kind. MCH also houses one of Ontario’s fastest- growing pediatric
emergency department and largest inpatient child and youth mental health unit, and more. MCH is
undergoing the most significant expansion in its history, fueled by a landmark provincial
investment to expand critical services, add top-tier clinicians, and improve access to cutting-edge
pediatric care for families across Ontario.
Each year MCH has over 210,000 patient encounters in our subspecialty clinics, diagnostic areas,
emergency department, inpatient wards and operating rooms. The volume and complexity of pediatric
imaging work is constantly increasing. The Pediatric Department is continually expanding, and our
imaging team is recruiting to meet the need for expanding dedicated pediatric imaging and
intervention services for the site.
The successful candidate will assume a companion faculty position at McMaster University, with
academic rank commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. The successful
candidate will promote clinical scholarship through teaching, mentorship and support for research
and will demonstrate excellence in clinical care, exhibit collegial, civil relations in all
interactions. The McMaster Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program is a highly rated training
program in Canada. Participation in teaching and supervision for our strong residency and
undergraduate programs is required.
Candidates must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the Province of Ontario, certified (or
eligible for certification) in Diagnostic Radiology by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons
of Canada, or equivalent and meet the credentialing requirements of Hamilton Health Sciences.
Hamilton Health Sciences is a family of seven hospitals and a cancer centre, serving more than
2.3 million residents of Hamilton, central south and central west Ontario. The Diagnostic Imaging
department at HHS provides comprehensive care for the region, with subspecialty
imaging expertise.
McMaster University is consistently ranked among Canada’s most research-intensive universities,
housing 70 research centers and more than 100 research chairs. McMaster’s Faculty of Health
Sciences (FHS) is the birthplace of problem-based learning and evidence-based medicine and is a
global leader in health education and research. FHS combines healthcare disciplines under one
Faculty in an interprofessional, interdisciplinary model which encourages innovation and
collaboration, preparing healthcare learners and researchers for future practice. At the core of
this training is our strong relationships with our academic hospital partners: Hamilton Health
Sciences and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent
residents will be considered first for this position. To comply with the Government of Canada’s
reporting requirements, the employer is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as
either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. Applicants need not identify their
country of origin or current citizenship; however, all applications must include one of the
following statements: “Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada” or “No, I am not a
citizen or permanent resident of Canada”.
Interested applicants should submit in PDF format:
• A cover letter of intent inclusive of a statement of teaching interests and philosophy and/or
research interests where applicable
• A Curriculum Vitae
• Names of three references; please note that no reference or letters of recommendations are
required at the time of application. These will be solicited at later stages of the search process.
Unsolicited letters will not be reviewed until later stages of the search process.
• Submit a brief statement describing any contributions made or planned in relation to advancing
equity, diversity and inclusion or inclusive excellence in teaching, research, or service within
higher education, community-based or other profession settings (2-page maximum)
Applications will be accepted until recruitment is completed.
Application packages should be sent by email directly to:
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The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.
The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.
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This position is located in a host hospital or other healthcare site that has an active vaccination mandate in place. Successful applicants will need to comply with these and any other health and safety measures necessary as part of their appointment.
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