Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, specializing in Hand/Wrist and Microsurgery - Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

Job summary

Provide academic plastic and reconstructive surgery specializing in hand, wrist, peripheral nerve, and microsurgical reconstruction, and participate in the plastic surgery on-call pool. Teach medical students, residents, and fellows, and contribute to the University of Toronto’s academic mission through research, education, or quality improvement.

Job details

Practice / Fellowship Opportunities > Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, specializing in Hand/Wrist and Microsurgery - Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, specializing in Hand/Wrist and Microsurgery - Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Category: Physician Province: Toronto, Ontario Position: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, specializing in Hand/Wrist and Microsurgery Deadline: October 19, 2026 Posted: September 21, 2026 Job Description / Duties The Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and the University of Toronto is inviting applications for the position of an academic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon specializing in Hand, Wrist and Microsurgery. The effective date of this appointment is July 1, 2027, but can be flexible depending on the candidate. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and collegial team of plastic and reconstructive surgeons with a major focus on hand and peripheral nerve surgery. The successful candidate will share in a 1:7 plastic surgery on call pool. The successful candidate will also participate in medical student, resident, and plastic surgery fellow education at the University of Toronto. The successful candidate will have an academic role of Surgeon Teacher or Investigator. Evidence of excellence in teaching and research is required. Qualifications / Required Skills The candidate’s application should demonstrate excellence in academic activities (research, quality improvement, education). The successful candidate should have a strong research track record, preferably resulting in a M.Sc. or PhD degree. The successful candidate must have completed specialized fellowship training in hand/wrist and peripheral nerve surgery. Solid expertise in reconstructive microsurgery is also required for this position. The candidate must be eligible for appointment at the University of Toronto at the academic rank of Assistant or higher and will participate in the educational programs and academic mission of the University of Toronto Division of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery as a full-time member. The candidate must hold an MD and FRCSC (or equivalent specialist designation) qualification in plastic surgery and be eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. Additional Information For more information about the Temerty Faculty of Medicine/Department of Surgery and the Department of Surgery, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, please visit http://surgery.utoronto.ca and https://sunnynet.ca. CAUTION: This ad is “posted only” to the U of T affiliated hospital job board. Please see the information directly above for the application instructions; applications submitted via the "Apply Now" button on this page will NOT be considered for this position. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Diversity Statement 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, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Accessibility Statement The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission. The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca. Salary: Annual salary will be between the range of $300,000 - $350,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. This estimate is based on fee for service billings. Contact Information Please Submit a Letter Of Interest Including An Academic Plan For The First 3-5 Years Of Practice Along With a Curriculum Vitae By October 19, 2026 To Dr. Laura Snell Division Head, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Laura.Snell@sunnybrook.ca Employer Profile Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is one of Canada’s largest hospitals and a leader in clinical and research activities. Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is a fully affiliated academic health sciences facility of the University of Toronto and home to one of the University’s three academies for undergraduate education. Sunnybrook has an international reputation for clinical excellence in research and is an acknowledged academic leader. The Sunnybrook Research Institute hosts well established programs in basic, applied and clinical research occupying over 250,000 square feet of state-of-the-art infrastructure with annual peer reviewed grants of $100 million dollars. The Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Sunnybrook provides all aspects of plastic surgery reconstruction, including hand surgery, peripheral nerve surgery, microsurgical reconstruction, craniofacial surgery, skin cancer care, and wound reconstruction. The Division performs at least 1000 emergent and elective cases per annum with over >6000 clinical visits per year. Many of the patients come through the Tory Regional Trauma Centre ensuring a complex case mix of trauma reconstruction.

What you’ll do

Provide academic plastic and reconstructive surgery specializing in hand, wrist, peripheral nerve, and microsurgical reconstruction, and participate in the plastic surgery on-call pool. Teach medical students, residents, and fellows, and contribute to the University of Toronto’s academic mission through research, education, or quality improvement.

Requirements

Applicants must hold an MD and FRCSC or equivalent specialist qualification in plastic surgery, be eligible for Royal College certification and Ontario licensure, and have completed fellowship training in hand/wrist and peripheral nerve surgery. They must demonstrate expertise in reconstructive microsurgery, a strong academic record in research, quality improvement, or education, and eligibility for appointment at Assistant Professor rank or higher; a master’s or doctoral degree is preferred.

Listed skills

• Quality Improvement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery
• Hand Surgery
• Wrist Surgery
• Peripheral Nerve Surgery
• Reconstructive Microsurgery
• Research
• Quality Improvement
• Teaching
• Medical Education
• Trauma Reconstruction

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Education
• Science & Research

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