About Us:
The primary location for these positions will be at McMaster Children’s Hospital, located in Hamilton, Ontario, a teaching hospital affiliated with McMaster University. The Department of Pediatrics at McMaster University is a dynamic and growing community of over 200 pediatric specialists, sub-specialists, scientists, educators, and learners, all united by a shared mission: to improve the wellbeing of children and their families through exceptional patient-centered care, transformative research, and groundbreaking education. Our faculty are leaders in their fields—holding prestigious Canada Research Chairs, national teaching awards, and honoured as members of the Order of Canada. At McMaster, you will work alongside some of the most innovative minds in child health, driven by our core values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, and innovation. We are deeply committed to fostering a culture of equity, diversity, inclusion, and Indigenous Reconciliation, ensuring that all voices are heard and valued.
At the heart of our clinical efforts is McMaster Children’s Hospital (MCH), Ontario’s second- largest children’s hospital, serving a population of over 2.5 million people. Ranked among the world’s top 50 pediatric centers by Newsweek, MCH is home to Canada’s largest neonatal intensive care unit, the province’s most extensive Child and Youth Mental Health Program, and one of the fastest-growing children’s emergency departments.
With a recent $60 million investment from the province, MCH is expanding clinical services, advancing state-of-the-art equipment, and growing its allied health teams; creating exciting opportunities for those looking to make a tangible impact in pediatric care.
As a citywide Department, our General Pediatrics team is also closely associated with St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton. Our pediatricians manage children with a variety of general health concerns from birth to 18 years of age including common acute pediatric conditions and medical complexities. In addition to general pediatric ambulatory clinics the service provides care through specialized clinics. The service collaborates with other pediatric sub-specialists, surgical sub-specialists, and allied health professionals to coordinate care while fostering a philosophy of family-centered care.
We invite you to join as we work toward our vision of a brighter path for every child and their family. Be part of our team of leaders, innovators, and advocates, and help shape the future of pediatric care, education, and research. Learn more about the Department of Pediatrics, and explore the difference you can make by visiting: www.fhs.mcmaster.ca/pediatrics
Position Requirements:
The successful candidates will provide in-patient and ambulatory care to pediatric patients requiring tertiary level care. This is a full time academic position, and rank and salary will be commensurate with the experience and expertise of the applicant. As a member of the academic faculty, successful candidates will participate in providing education to various levels of medical trainees and participate in educational initiatives designed for postgraduate medical trainees and faculty. As an academic division, members are actively involved in educational innovation, research, quality improvement, and patient safety.
