Date Posted: 02/10/2026

Closing Date: 03/20/2026, 11:59PM ET

Req ID: 46891

Job Category: Faculty - Clinical

Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine

Department: Dept of Surgery

Hospital Affiliation: UHN - Toronto General Hospital

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description The Division of General Surgery in the Sprott Department of Surgery at the University Health Network and the University of Toronto is inviting applications for the position of an Academic Hepatobiliary Surgeon. This appointment is for a full-time faculty position in the Division of General Surgery at University Health Network. The candidate must be eligible for appointment at the University of Toronto under the academic rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The potential start date of this position will be July 1, 2026, but can be flexible depending on candidate.

The Division of General Surgery is seeking a highly motivated and academically driven Surgeon Investigator with a clinical focus in Hepatobiliary Surgical Oncology. The successful candidate will be expected to provide comprehensive elective clinical care in Hepatobiliary Oncology Surgery, including participation in the division’s on-call schedule for emergency general surgery coverage. Responsibilities also include holding regular outpatient clinics to support continuity of care for hepatobiliary surgical patients. The candidate will work collaboratively within an established team and be actively engaged in supporting high-quality, patient-centred care. The candidate will lead innovative research and educational initiatives that advance the field of Hepatobiliary Surgery.

The successful candidate will be a surgeon-investigator who is interested in leading research initiatives focused on clinical Hepatobiliary surgery, clinical trials, education and/or quality improvement. A graduate degree (Master’s or PhD) is required. Evidence of excellence in teaching, research productivity, distinction, and the potential to become an international leader is essential. All candidates must be proficient in English.

The candidate must have completed a residency program in general surgery as well as a Hepatobiliary Surgery Fellowship (or equivalent). The candidate’s application should demonstrate outstanding technical skills, the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and to teach trainees at all levels.

The candidate must 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.

Start-up educational support and mentoring will be provided. The salary will start in the range of $500,000 (CAD) and commensurate with qualifications and experience which will be based on fee for service billings and the support from the University Health Network Division of General Surgery practice plan.

The University Health Network is comprised of the Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, West Park Healthcare Centre and the Michener Institute of Education and is Canada’s largest and leading clinical and research hospital. The University Health Network is an academic institution affiliated with the University of Toronto and is recognized internationally for excellence in patient care, innovation, research and education. The Division of General Surgery is currently comprised of twenty-seven full-time surgeons, eight of whom are hepatobiliary oncology or transplant surgeons.

Instructions To Submit Your Application Please submit a letter of intent, CV and the names and contact information of three references by March 20th, 2026, to:

Dr. Timothy Jackson

Division Head, General Surgery

UHN, Toronto General Hospital

Timothy.jackson@uhn.ca

and

Hillary Gandy

Business Manager, General Surgery

Hillary.gandy@uhn.ca

If you have any questions and correspondence, please direct them to Hillary Gandy Hillary.gandy@uhn.ca

For more information about the Temerty Faculty of Medicine/Department of Surgery, please visit our home page at http://surgery.utoronto.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.

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

Diversity Statement The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

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.

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