Pediatric Gastroenterologist

PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGIST-INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE

DIVISION OF GASTROENTEROLOGY, HEPATOLOGY AND NUTRITION

CHEO/University of Ottawa

The Department of Pediatrics at CHEO, University of Ottawa is recruiting a full-time Gastroenterologist with a focus on Inflammatory Bowel Diseases within the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated leadership potential and evidence of a strong track record in clinical or basic research in pediatric Crohn’s disease and/or ulcerative colitis.

The Division also provides a comprehensive array of clinical services in intestinal and liver disease and encompasses a multidisciplinary team of allied health professionals consisting of nurses, dietitians, and a dedicated social worker.

The Department of Pediatrics is affiliated with Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO), the CHEO Research Institute and the University of Ottawa. Taken together, the mission is to undertake leading research, provide quality pediatric medical education, and deliver outstanding patient care through the ages including newborns, children, and youth from Ottawa, as well as those from Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec, Nunavut and parts of Northern Ontario (population of approximately 1.8 million).

This full-time position will include an appointment to the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa. Research activities are supported by many resources provided through the CHEO Research Institute ( and at the University of Ottawa. The CHEO Research Institute is the fastest growing RI in Canada, and the University of Ottawa is Canada’s largest bilingual institution of higher learning and research and ranks among the top faculties of medicine worldwide for research intensity and impact.

CHEO strives to create the best life possible for our staff, medical staff, and learners. We are committed to advancing equity, diversity, inclusion and indigeneity within our organization and the broader community. And we are expanding our pediatric health and research centre with a brand-new state-of-the-art integrated children’s treatment centre. CHEO as an organization uses the most current technologies that was recently recognized for utilizing full Electronic Health Record functionality to enable high quality care, functionality, and integration with outside organizations.

Ottawa is Canada’s capital city, arguably the most livable, affordable, vibrant and green G-7 capital in the world. Ottawa provides an outstanding quality of life. It blends the cultural diversity and vibrancy as the capital city with the warmth and atmosphere of a smaller community. Ottawa possesses numerous national museums, renounced cultural institutions, festivals, passionate sports entertainment, and an excellent restaurant scene. Extensive natural areas, including the Ottawa River Parkway and Gatineau Park, support an active and healthy lifestyle

Candidates for this position must have an MD and be eligible for licensing in the Province of Ontario.

CHEO and the Department of Pediatrics are equal opportunity employers. We strongly encourage applications from individuals, including Indigenous peoples, those who identify as LGBTQ2S+, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities. If you require an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process, please contact the Department of Pediatric Associates at View email address on click.appcast.io. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act