Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Medical Geneticist
About the role
Description:
Effective early 2026, The Department of Paediatrics is seeking a full-time permanent faculty position for a staff medical geneticist at Michael Garron Hospital (MGH)-Toronto East Health Network, 825 Coxwell Avenue, Toronto, ON which is a community hospital that serves a diverse population across the lifespan: affiliated with the University of Toronto.
The Department of Paediatrics at MGH (in collaboration with the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Department of Medicine) is building a brand new general medical genetics clinic to serve our diverse population and manage care across the lifespan and provide comprehensive clinical genetics services encompassing neonatal, paediatric, prenatal and adult indications. The successful candidate would join a team with a genetic counselor and administrative staff.
The successful candidate must hold an MD degree, should hold or be eligible for certification in Medical Genetics and Genomics by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or the Canadian College of Medical Genetics or equivalent (e.g. American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics), and hold or be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons in Ontario.
MGH serves as a training site for the University of Toronto’s post-graduate training in Paediatrics, Obstetrics/Gynecology, and Internal Medicine. The successful candidate should have a strong aptitude in post-graduate medical teaching. The successful candidate will be eligible for an academic appointment at the University of Toronto. Rank and salary per annum will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Interested individuals should submit a letter of application, and a curriculum vitae by November 16, 2025. Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae and a statement outlining current and future clinical interests. Applicants should also request (at least) three referees to submit letters (signed and on letterhead) directly to the department via email to: celia.atkinson@tehn.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 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.
Job Segment: Genetics, Pediatric, OB/GYN, Internal Medicine, Gynecology, Healthcare, Science
About University of Toronto
Founded in 1827, the University of Toronto is Canada’s top university with a long history of challenging the impossible and transforming society through the ingenuity and resolve of our faculty, students, alumni, and supporters.
We are proud to be one of the world’s top research-intensive universities, bringing together top minds from every conceivable background and discipline to collaborate on the world’s most pressing challenges. As a catalyst for discovery, innovation, and progress, we prepare our students for success through an outstanding global education and commitment to inclusive excellence.
The ideas, innovations, and actions of more than 660,000 graduates advance U of T’s impact on communities across the globe.
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Medical Geneticist
About the role
Description:
Effective early 2026, The Department of Paediatrics is seeking a full-time permanent faculty position for a staff medical geneticist at Michael Garron Hospital (MGH)-Toronto East Health Network, 825 Coxwell Avenue, Toronto, ON which is a community hospital that serves a diverse population across the lifespan: affiliated with the University of Toronto.
The Department of Paediatrics at MGH (in collaboration with the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Department of Medicine) is building a brand new general medical genetics clinic to serve our diverse population and manage care across the lifespan and provide comprehensive clinical genetics services encompassing neonatal, paediatric, prenatal and adult indications. The successful candidate would join a team with a genetic counselor and administrative staff.
The successful candidate must hold an MD degree, should hold or be eligible for certification in Medical Genetics and Genomics by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or the Canadian College of Medical Genetics or equivalent (e.g. American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics), and hold or be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons in Ontario.
MGH serves as a training site for the University of Toronto’s post-graduate training in Paediatrics, Obstetrics/Gynecology, and Internal Medicine. The successful candidate should have a strong aptitude in post-graduate medical teaching. The successful candidate will be eligible for an academic appointment at the University of Toronto. Rank and salary per annum will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Interested individuals should submit a letter of application, and a curriculum vitae by November 16, 2025. Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae and a statement outlining current and future clinical interests. Applicants should also request (at least) three referees to submit letters (signed and on letterhead) directly to the department via email to: celia.atkinson@tehn.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 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.
Job Segment: Genetics, Pediatric, OB/GYN, Internal Medicine, Gynecology, Healthcare, Science
About University of Toronto
Founded in 1827, the University of Toronto is Canada’s top university with a long history of challenging the impossible and transforming society through the ingenuity and resolve of our faculty, students, alumni, and supporters.
We are proud to be one of the world’s top research-intensive universities, bringing together top minds from every conceivable background and discipline to collaborate on the world’s most pressing challenges. As a catalyst for discovery, innovation, and progress, we prepare our students for success through an outstanding global education and commitment to inclusive excellence.
The ideas, innovations, and actions of more than 660,000 graduates advance U of T’s impact on communities across the globe.