Description Job Description

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA), The University of Manitoba, and Department of Surgery (business addresses noted below), are inviting applications for an Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgeon. Main job duties include diagnose and treatment of diseases, prescribing medications and treatment, ring patients for surgery, ordering lab tests and other diagnostic procedures, consulting with other physicians as required, which job duties encompass 70% of the position. The successful candidate will join the Pan Am Orthopaedic Surgical Group at Pan Am Clinic and Concordia Hospital. The proposed starting date is September 1, 2025, (or on a date mutually agreed upon).

The successful candidate would also be eligible for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor (or higher depending on academic rank), and appointed as a geographical full-time member of the Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Manitoba, which job duties encompasses 30% of the position. Job duties are required in English.

The successful candidate will join an established and cohesive group of 9 subspecialty-trained academic sports, upper extremity, and lower extremity surgeons. They will be expected to participate in an approximate 1-in-13 general orthopaedic trauma call schedule. Elective clinic and operating time will be provided. Teaching of medical students, orthopaedic residents and sports fellows affiliated with the University of Manitoba will form part of normal daily activities. As an academic group, the successful candidate will be expected to both participate in and eventually lead specific research activities. To this end, candidates with an advanced degree supporting research and/or education will be given preference.

Qualifications The successful candidate must hold a Doctor of Medicine Degree with specialization in Surgery and must have completed at least one year of fellowship training in foot and ankle surgery. The successful candidate must be eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba.

Compensation Compensation is derived from fee-for-service income and a Minimum Income Guarantee.

Specialty Physicians may be eligible for a recruitment incentive. Please contact physicianrecruitment@sharedhealthmb.ca for further information.

Benefits, available from the University of Manitoba, include pension, life insurance, disability, dental coverage, supplementary health coverage and a healthcare spending account.

Primary Site Location :

Pan Am Clinic – 75 Poseidon Bay, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3M 3E4

Concordia Hospital – 1095 Concordia Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2K 3S8

University of Manitoba – Bannatyne Campus, 750 Bannatyne Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0W3

Contact Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provision of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum 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, Dr. Brad Pilkey, Section Head, Orthopedics, and Dr. Jarret Woodmass, Director of Research, Pan Am Foundation, via email to astgermain@hsc.mb.ca.

The University of Manitoba is 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.

The Rady Faculty of Health Sciences is committed to the social justice principles of equity, access & participation 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, Black, racially marginalized communities, disabled persons and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).

An inclusive, open, and diverse community is essential to excellence and fosters voices that have been ignored or discouraged. To address the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences commitment to equity, access, and participation, and in recognition of the underrepresentation of members of historically and currently excluded groups, we take proactive measures including implicit bias training for all hiring panels. We strive for diversity and cultural safety throughout the hiring process (hiring panels, short-list of candidates, interviews). The University acknowledges the potential impact that Career Interruptions and Personal Circumstances can have on an applicant's record of research achievement. Measures will be taken to ensure that these leaves will be taken into careful consideration during the evaluation process.

We encourage you to self-identity aspects of your identity that position you to bring currently under-represented viewpoints, expertise, and forms of excellence to this role.

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact UM.Accommodation@umanitoba.ca or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

Closing date: May 31, 2025

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