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LOCUM PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGIST, SOLID TUMOR ONCOLOGY

Ottawa, ON
On-site
Posted Jul 23, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time, Temporary
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Master’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient clinical care for children and young adults with extra-cranial solid tumor malignancies. They will also contribute to the division's strategic initiatives, including research and medical education for residents and students.

Job details

LOCUM PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGIST, SOLID TUMOR ONCOLOGY DIVISION OF HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY 1-year TERM CHEO/University of Ottawa 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 may be renewable pending funding. 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. CHEO is a global leader in pediatric health care and research and the CHEO Research Institute is the fastest growing RI in Canada. 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. 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. Candidates for this position must have an MD and be eligible for licensing in the Province of Ontario. All qualified candidates are invited to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Priority will be given to candidates with certification with the Royal College of Physicians of Surgeons (Pediatric Hematology/Oncology). Equivalent training in other countries/jurisdictions will be considered. Qualified candidates are invited to submit an application until November 1, 2026. CHEO and the Department of Pediatrics are equal opportunity employers. We strongly encourage applications from individuals, including Indigenous peoples, those who identify as LGBTQ2S+, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities. If you require an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process, please contact the Department of Pediatric Associates at [email protected]. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD degree and be eligible for medical licensing in the Province of Ontario. Preference is given to those with Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons certification in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology or equivalent.