General Surgeon With Breast Disease Focus

McMaster University, in conjunction with Hamilton Health Sciences is seeking a full-time academic General Surgeon. The General Surgery Program serves a catchment area of more than 2.5 million residents. The service provides tertiary and quaternary level care to patients within the catchment area and plays an essential role in the support of other programs at Hamilton Health Sciences. The General Surgery Division within the Department of Surgery, McMaster University supports a fully accredited Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada training program in General Surgery with full involvement in undergraduate, post-graduate and continuing medical education programs.

The Department of Surgery endorses a Mission statement of six tenets and collectively pursues:

• Culture that is inclusive
• Research that impacts
• Education that inspires
• Advancement for all
• Transformation through innovation
• Excellence in patient care

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The General Surgery Service and the Department of Surgery at McMaster University are actively engaged in undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing medical education, and support a clinical Breast Surgery Fellowship. The successful candidate will possess fellowship training in Breast Surgery and demonstrated expertise in the management of general surgical conditions, with a particular focus on breast disease, appropriate for an academic tertiary referral centre.The candidate will have a proven track record of exceptional interpersonal and collaborative abilities, along with the initiative to advance the clinical, educational, and academic goals of the Breast Service and General Surgery Division. Experience working within a multidisciplinary breast care program is required.

A strong commitment to surgical education across all learner levels is essential, as is active involvement in research and scholarly activities within the Breast Service and the broader General Surgery program. Demonstrated research productivity and/or Master’s-level research training are considered assets. This is a full-time, renewable three-year faculty appointment within the Department of Surgery, Faculty of Health Sciences. Academic rank will be determined in accordance with the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience. Applicants must have or be eligible for certification in General Surgery from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (or equivalent) and be licensed or eligible for license in the Province of Ontario. Preferred candidates will have specialized fellowship training in Breast Surgery or Surgical Oncology. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be considered first for this position. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent

Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship;
however, all applications must include one of the following statements: "Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada" or "No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada." to comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent

Applications will be accepted until November 15, 2026 .

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the "Dish With One Spoon" wampum agreement. The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity. The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+. As part of McMaster’s commitment, all applicants are invited to complete a confidential Applicant Diversity Survey through the online application submission process. The Survey questionnaire requests voluntary self-identification in relation to equity-seeking groups that have historically faced and continue to face barriers in employment. Please refer to the Applicant Diversity Survey – Statement of Collection for additional information.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact:

• Human Resources Service Centre at View phone number on ca.hrm.tc-HR (22247), or
• Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
• School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679

Vaccination Mandate – FHS This position is located in a host hospital or other healthcare site that has an active vaccination mandate in place. Successful applicants will need to comply with these and any other health and safety measures necessary as part of their appointment

• Preferred Skills: Breast Fellowship
• Position Contract: 3 years renewable
• Application Deadline: Nov. 15, 2026
• Position Start Time: July 1, 2027