Orthopaedic Surgeon

Section of Orthopaedics,
Department of Surgery, University of Manitoba
Surgery Program, Winnipeg Regional Health Authority/Shared Health
Position Number:  31561    MSAS:  3041

The University of Manitoba, Department of Surgery, Winnipeg Regional Health Authority and Shared Health Manitoba invite applications for a full-time academic Orthopaedic Surgeon to commence on July 1/2022 (or on a date mutually agreed upon).

This is a geographical full-time, contingent position and the successful candidate will be eligible for an appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor (or higher depending on current academic rank) in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, Max Rady College of Medicine at the University of Manitoba.  Renumeration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The position encompasses inpatient and ambulatory patient care responsibilities and requires individuals with clinical and teaching skills to further the aims of the undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, research and tertiary care medicine. 

Successful applicants must be certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, be eligible for licensure by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba, and, must have completed at least one year of fellowship training in orthopaedic trauma. They must also be comfortable with complex musculoskeletal trauma management.

The successful candidate will join an established and cohesive group of four other subspecialty-trained academic
orthopaedic trauma surgeons. They will be expected to participate in a 1-in-5 call schedule. Clinic and operating time will be provided.  Teaching of medical students, orthopaedic residents, and orthopaedic trauma fellows affiliated with the University of Manitoba will form part of normal daily activities.  As part of the academic group, the successful candidate will be expected to both lead and participate in specific research activities.  To this end, candidates with an advanced degree supporting research and/or education will be given preference.

The group performs the majority of complex, tertiary orthopaedic trauma in the province of Manitoba and adjacent regions (approximately 1.6 million people). The team cohesiveness has been key to the success of the group, and, therefore, the successful candidate must have a team-oriented approach to clinical and academic work and appropriate supportive skills to achieve these goals.

Winnipeg is a city of over 750,000 people located in the heart of Canada, offering many outdoor and indoor activities to suit individual preferences. Winnipeg is home to professional hockey, football, soccer, baseball, symphony, and ballet organizations. There is a vibrant arts community and it hosts an extensive city festival program.  Winnipeg is surrounded by lake country that boasts access to many summer and winter outdoor adventures. 

Equity and diversity are essential to excellence.  An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged.  To address the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, in recognition of the underrepresentation of members of historically and currently underrepresented groups, and pursuant to the Manitoba Human Rights Commission Policy 1-7, preference will be given to applicants who self-identify as women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, as well as other historically underrepresented groups such as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).

The University of Manitoba and Shared Health are committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities). All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] or 204-474-7195.  Please note that this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (Manitoba).  Please note that curricula vitae may be provided to participating members of the search process.

Applications, accompanied by curriculum vitae, a list of publications and the names of three referees should be sent to Dr. Ed Buchel, Head, Department of Surgery and Dr. Brad Pilkey, Section Head, Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Manitoba via email to [email protected].

Closing date:  March 15, 2022

All members of the University of Manitoba community are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination.  For more information, please visit the University of Manitoba COVID website.