Job Description The Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba and the Child Health Program, Shared Health, Inc. is comprised of more than 100 geographical full-time physicians representing all Pediatric Subspecialties. The Section of Neonatology is highly regarded for excellence in patient care, education and research along with innovation in POCUS and hemodynamics. The Health Sciences Centre (HSC) Women’s Hospital and St. Boniface Hospital (SBH) Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) serve the population of Manitoba in addition to providing care to critically ill newborns in Northwestern Ontario and areas of Nunavut. There is a thriving pediatric and neonatal-perinatal residency program, a robust child health transport team and comprehensive access to all pediatric subspecialities.

The University of Manitoba is a major research university located in the city of Winnipeg and province of Manitoba. The Department of Pediatrics and Neonatology Program collaborate closely with the Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba to improve the lives and care for children in the province.

The Section of Neonatology invites applications for multiple full-time Neonatologist positions to commence employment starting as early as March 1, 2026. All interested applicants are welcome to apply, with expertise in Basic or Clinical Research, Medical Education, Neonatal Follow-up, Hemodynamics and Neurocritical care being an asset. These will be full-time, non-GFT positions at Assistant/Associate Professor rank commensurate on qualifications and experience. Successful candidates will join a collegial section of 16 neonatologists and will share in the inpatient service coverage and teaching responsibilities. Compensation is provided through a fixed, sessional model.

Applicants must possess specialty qualifications in Neonatology in the country of current practice, and must be eligible for registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba. Certification in Neonatology by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada is preferred.

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, diversity and inclusion, 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). We encourage you to self-identify any aspect of diversity in your cover letter.

Application materials will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provision of "The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy" (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process. Applications will be accepted until January 30, 2026 or until the positions have been filled.

Interested candidates should submit the following materials: 1) a letter of interest 2) teaching statement outlining personal teaching philosophy and experience 3) research statement 4) curriculum vitae; and 5) names and contact information of three referees on or before January 30, 2026.

Applications Should Be Addressed To The Attention Of Patricia E. Birk, MD, FRCPC

Professor and Head, Department of Pediatrics and Child Health

Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba

Provincial Specialty Lead, Pediatrics and Child Health, Shared Health Manitoba

Medical Director-Pediatric Kidney Program, Transplant Manitoba

Fellow, Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM)

President, Pediatric Chairs of Canada

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