Staff Anesthesiologist

The University Health Network, Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada is seeking a full-time active staff anesthesiologist. The successful candidate must be eligible for an academic appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in the Department of Anesthesia, Faculty of Medicine, at the University of Toronto. The anticipated start date will be September 1, 2019, or one which is mutually agreed upon.

The successful candidate must be able to function proficiently in English and will provide anesthetic care throughout the surgical programs with a specialized focus in all aspects of cardiac anesthesia, including transplantation and transesophageal echocardiography. Clinical supervision and teaching of students, residents, and fellows is expected. On-call services will be provided in rotation. Participation in formal in-house and University teaching programs, as well as administrative duties will be expected. Protected time is awarded according to a merit-based system. Preference will be given to an early career candidate with skills in translational cardiovascular research.

The successful candidate must have a medical degree, postgraduate fellowship training, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada certification in anesthesia (or equivalent), certification in transesophageal echocardiography and eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. The successful candidate must have proven clinical skills at a high level, evidence of demonstrated excellence in research and a commitment to teaching students, residents, and fellows. Compensation for clinical activities will be based on clinical billings through a practice plan, will depend on the amount of clinical work performed and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and within the usual range for an anesthesiologist in the Province of Ontario ($300,000-500,000 per annum).

Applicants should submit curriculum vitae and three contact references by December 31, 2018 to:

Dr. Keyvan Karkouti
Department of Anesthesia and Pain Management
University Health Network, Toronto General Hospital
200 Elizabeth Street, EN3-460, Toronto, ON M5G 2C4, Canada
Tel: 416-340-3227; Fax: 416-340-3698
Email: [email protected]


This position will remain open until filled.

The Toronto General Hospital (406 beds) is part of the University Health Network and is a tertiary care centre. Toronto General is a world-renowned cardiovascular and transplant centre and is a referral centre for complex oncology surgery.

For more information about the Department of Anesthesia at the University of Toronto, please visit our website at  http://www.anesthesia.utoronto.ca/

For more information about the Department of Anesthesia and Pain Management at the University Health Network, please visit our website at https://www.uhn.ca/Surgery/About/Pages/anesthesia_pain_management.aspx

The University Health Network (UHN) Toronto General Hospital and The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.