Academic Psychiatrist(s) - Recruiting Adult, Child, Addiction, Community Liaison Specialties

The Department of Psychiatry at Queen’s University is seeking academic psychiatrists to assist in the treatment of individuals with serious and persistent mental illnesses. 

A large academic centre encompasses an incredible team with a high variety of talented psychiatrists, within an environment that promotes excellent service to patients. We offer competitive remuneration, 6 weeks of vacation and 2 weeks for educational activities (CME), comprehensive administrative support, re-location bonus, and low overheads. On-call duties frequency are once per month (1 weekend day every 3 months)

​Qualifications​

  • Applicants should have a senior academic track record and experience in clinical psychiatry as well as a proven record of research focus. 
  • Applicants must demonstrate outstanding teaching contributions, as well as proven commitment to providing exemplary clinical service within an interdisciplinary, collaborative environment. 
  • Qualified applicants will hold an MD degree (or equivalent). 
  • Successful candidates must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario and preference will be given to applicants who have specialty certification from the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada or the American Board of Specialties.

Queen’s University is recognized nationally for the quality of its undergraduate and graduate programs, which attract outstanding students. Queen’s University is an integral part of the vibrant Kingston community in the heart of the Thousand Islands region of southeastern Ontario. It has a community spirit and amenities unmatched by any other Canadian university. The University and the region offer an outstanding academic and community environment. 

About the Community

Kingston is one of Canada’s most beautiful and historic cities with affordable cost of living with everything being 15 minutes away. It has the highest number of restaurants per capita in the country, with plethora of opportunities to live right on the water (still affordable) with low insurance premiums (auto/home). Kingston is located only two and a half hours from the major Canadian cities of Toronto and Montreal with their international airports, two hours from Canada’s capital of Ottawa and just a 20 minute drive to the American border.

Queens has a high retention rate of former residents and international graduates who provide a unique perspective.Kingston is an eligible city for international medical graduates from Canadian residency programs in Ontario to complete their return of service in a vibrant and close-knit community.