LOCUM PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGIST, SOLID TUMOR ONCOLOGY

DoP • Ottawa, ON

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Pediatrics at CHEO, University of Ottawa is recruiting a full-time locum Pediatric Oncologist within the Division of Hematology/Oncology to fill a 1-year term beginning in January 2027. This position will be renewable to a permanent position. The ideal candidate will be Royal College (Pediatric Hematology/Oncology) certified or equivalent, who can provide inpatient and outpatient clinical services for infants and children with extra-cranial solid tumor and related cancer disorders. The candidate will be expected to provide weekend daytime coverage as needed. While English is the language of the health record, functionality in French is an asset.

The Department of Pediatrics is affiliated with CHEO, the CHEO Research Institute and the University of Ottawa. Together, we provide outstanding patient care, leading research, and quality pediatric medical education. The Department of Pediatrics provides health care to newborns, children, and youth of the Ottawa area, as well as those from Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec, Nunavut and parts of Northern Ontario (population of approximately 1.8 million). The Department of Pediatrics has 18 distinct divisions, which includes Hematology/Oncology.
The Division of Hematology/Oncology provides clinical care for general hematology/oncology as well as specialized clinics in leukemia, lymphoma, neuro-oncology, solid tumors, non-malignant hematology and post-stem cell and/or cellular therapy care.
The successful candidate will provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care for children, adolescents and young adults with extra-cranial solid tumor malignancies (including sarcomas, neuroblastoma, renal tumors, liver tumors, germ cell tumors and/or other pediatric solid tumors) and will receive an academic appointment at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level within the Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, commensurate with qualifications and experience. In this role, there will be opportunities to define the future direction of several strategic initiatives within the Division, including the expansion of regional and national leadership in solid tumor oncology, oncology fertility preservation and pediatric cancer genetics.
CHEO has an active and accredited Pediatric Hematology/Oncology residency training program. The division is also involved in education for pediatric residents and medical students. We are active members of many research networks nationally and internationally and are also involved in education research.
The University of Ottawa is Canada's largest bilingual institution of higher learning and research. The Faculty of Medicine offers a wide range of competitive educational and research programs in a dynamic learning environment with state-of-the art facilities. The Faculty is recognized as a national leader in medical education and ranks among the top faculties of medicine worldwide for research intensity and impact.
CHEO is a global leader in pediatric health care and research and the CHEO Research Institute is the fastest growing RI in Canada. And we are expanding our pediatric health and research centre with a brand-new state-of-the art integrated children's treatment centre, slated for fall of 2026.
Ottawa is Canada's capital city, which blends the cultural diversity and vibrancy of a capital city with the warmth and atmosphere of a smaller community. We are committed to advancing equity, diversity, inclusion and indigeneity within our organization and the broader community.

Requirements

• MD
• Eligible for licensing in the Province of Ontario.
• Certification with the Royal College of Physicians of Surgeons (Pediatric Hematology/Oncology) with subspecialty training and/or experience related to solid tumor oncology.
• Equivalent training in other countries/jurisdictions will be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Functionality in French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient and outpatient clinical services for infants and children with extra-cranial solid tumor and related cancer disorders.
• Provide weekend daytime coverage as needed.
• Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care for children, adolescents and young adults with extra-cranial solid tumor malignancies (including sarcomas, neuroblastoma, renal tumors, liver tumors, germ cell tumors and/or other pediatric solid tumors).
• Define the future direction of several strategic initiatives within the Division, including the expansion of regional and national leadership in solid tumor oncology, oncology fertility preservation and pediatric cancer genetics.

Benefits

• Academic appointment at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level within the Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level