Position Profile:
EXCELLENT CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Humber River Health ("HRH") is a multi-site organization serving a population of more than 850,000 people in the northwest Greater Toronto Area. The organization operates Hennick Humber Hospital, a 1.8 million square foot, fully digital acute care facility, with 722 acute inpatient beds and support from more than 4,000 staff, approximately 800 physicians, and over 1,000 volunteers. HRH also operates Reactivation Care Centres at the Finch and Church Campuses through a unique multi-hospital partnership focused on specialized care for patients designated as Alternative Level of Care.
Equity and inclusivity are central to HRH’s mission and are shared priorities with the North Western Toronto Ontario Health Team (“NWT OHT”). HRH’s 2023–26 Strategic Plan focuses on strengthening its role as a community academic healthcare institution, with key objectives that include:
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evolving workflows and scopes of practice;
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advancing the use of technology to enhance care and outcomes;
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expanding partnerships to advance the delivery ofequitable and inclusive care; and
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strengthening medical education programs.
As an associate member of the Toronto Academic Health Sciences Network (“TAHSN”), HRH offers academic opportunities across professions. In partnership with the University of Toronto, HRH established Schulich Family Medicine Teaching Unit, providing residents with opportunities to train with academic and community-based family physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
As Canada’s first fully digital hospital and home to the country’s first digital Command Centre, HRH is committed to innovation, research, and academic excellence. The HRH Research Institute supports digital healthcare innovation, while the Command Centre functions as a central hub for managing patient flow and enhancing care quality. HRH leverages closed-loop automation, robotics, predictive analytics, and artificial intelligence to improve patient safety, outcomes, and system efficiency using real-time hospital data.
At the heart of this digital transformation are the people who make it possible. HRH’s culture has been shaped by the dedication and support of its staff, physicians, and volunteers, who share a common belief: that together, we can transform the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the broader healthcare landscape. With exceptional teams driving innovation, strong resolve, and a commitment to excellence, Humber River Health continues to deliver Tomorrow’s Healthcare, Today.
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
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.
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