Academic Trauma Surgeon

Hamilton Health Sciences is seeking a term (locum) academic Trauma and Acute Care General Surgeon starting January 1, 2027, initially for a one year period, with the possibility to transition into a permanent position. The surgeon will be based at the Hamilton General Hospital, Hamilton, Ontario which serves as the regional lead Trauma Hospital (Level 1) for a catchment area of more than 2.5 million residents.

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate experience and training in General Surgery and in the management of Trauma and Acute Care General surgery patient appropriate for an academic tertiary care level referral center. They will be expected to participate in Clinical Care on the Trauma Service and the Acute Care Surgery Service. There will be an opportunity to participate in scheduled General Surgery Care.

Applicants must be certified (or eligible for certification) by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in General Surgery and have completed fellowship training in Trauma Surgery, with preference given to accredited fellowships. The candidate must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the Province of Ontario.

Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) fosters a culture of patient and staff/physician safety, whereby everyone is guided by our Mission, Vision, Values and Values Based Code of Conduct, including aligning with the journey of the 2023-28 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan. HHS is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

Applications will be accepted until November 16, 2026.