Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor - Emergency Medicine

Date Posted: 05/27/2026

Closing Date: 09/08/2026, 11:59PM ET

Req ID: 48253

Job Category: Faculty - Clinical

Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine

Department: Dept of Medicine

Hospital Affiliation: Sunnybrook Health Science Centre

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Existing Vacancy: Yes

Are you an Emergency Physician seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity in a dynamic and progressive healthcare environment? Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is seeking passionate individuals to join our team. We are always on the lookout for ambitious physicians who aim to leave their mark on the emergency medicine landscape, and we are fully dedicated to supporting you every step of the way to reach your goals. Sunnybrook is a tertiary care hospital in the heart of the Greater Toronto Area with 1.2 million patient visits annually including 64,000 ED visits. We serve as a regional referral centre for diverse specialties, including burns, stroke, cancer, interventional cardiology, neurosurgery, vascular, spinal surgery, and high-risk maternal/neonatal care. We function as the base hospital for Toronto EMS and are proud to be Canada’s largest trauma centre and the first hospital in Canada to be accredited by the American College of Surgeons as a Level 1 Trauma Centre.

We are a collaborative and collegial group of approximately 45 physicians with a commitment to academic success and clinical excellence. We prioritize group wellness and flexible scheduling due to our varied practice patterns and interests. These interests include pre-hospital care, quality improvement and patient safety, health services research, virtual care, technological innovation, ultrasound, and medical education. Clinically, we function in a well-resourced environment with a diverse, complex patient population. We have unparalleled support from specialist consultants and allied health, as well as comprehensive options for follow-up to ensure our patients receive the best care during and after their ED visit.

Sunnybrook is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto and a core training site for the Emergency Medicine Residency Program and various Postgraduate and Fellowship Programs. Our staff are well- established leaders in medical education. We are a lead site for the residency program’s POCUS training, and our simulation program offers both teaching and continuing professional development opportunities in a high-fidelity, interprofessional, team-based environment.

The Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto and the Department of Emergency Medicine, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre recruit qualified academic emergency medicine physicians to a variety of academic position descriptions, including Clinician Teachers, Clinician Educators, Clinicians in Quality & Innovation, and Clinician Investigators to a maximum of 8 full-time positions. Successful candidates must be eligible for a Full-Time Clinical Academic appointment at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor at the University of Toronto. The effective start date of the appointment is July 1, 2027, or a mutually agreeable date.

In this role, the successful candidate will deliver exemplary, efficient, and patient-centred clinical care within a dynamic emergency medicine environment. They will play an active role in supervising and supporting trainees, fostering high-quality bedside teaching and mentorship. The position also involves providing real-time medical consultation to in-field paramedic teams through the patch program, contributing to optimal patient care beyond the hospital setting. In addition, the physician will engage with the University’s academic mission by contributing to areas such as education, quality improvement, research, and/or administrative initiatives.

The ideal candidate will hold certification in Emergency Medicine (FRCPC, CCFP-EM, or DABEM) and possess an MD or equivalent degree. They must demonstrate strong clinical expertise and a commitment to teaching excellence, alongside proficiency in English. Eligibility for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario is required. While applications are welcomed from all qualified individuals, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

This position offers an estimated annual compensation of $300,000 to $400,000, reflective of full-time clinical and academic contributions. Remuneration is provided through an Alternate Funding Arrangement (AFA) and an Alternate Funding Plan (AFP).

Applications will be accepted until end of the day on September 8, 2026. Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names and email addresses of three referees (including the most recent Emergency Department Chief or Program Director) via email to:

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

C/O Dr. Justin Hall, Chief of the Department of Emergency Medicine

Email: ***email_hidden***

and Ms. Paola Tiveron

Email: View email address on ca.workus.org

Referees will be contacted directly as part of the selection process. For additional information or to arrange a meeting, candidates are encouraged to reach out by email to schedule a virtual discussion.

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