Acute Care Surgeon North York General Hospital Deadline

Position: Staff Acute Care Surgeon North York General Hospital Application Deadline: Jan. 30, 2026

Department of Surgery – Division of General Surgery North York General Hospital (NYGH), Toronto, Ontario Academic Affiliation:
Department of University of Toronto, Temerty Faculty of Medicine Overview

Job Posting:
Acute Care Surgeon

Department of Surgery, North York General Hospital (NYGH)

The Department of Surgery at North York General Hospital invites applications for a full-time Acute Care Surgeon (ACS) to join the Division of General Surgery.

NYGH is a high-volume academic community hospital and a core training site for University of Toronto General Surgery residents. We are recognized for our strong culture of quality improvement, interprofessional collaboration, and commitment to resident and learner education. Newsweek has ranked NYGH as the top Academic Community Hospital in Canada.

Our Acute Care Surgery program was one of the first of its kind in Ontario and continues to grow. We offer dedicated surgical time daily for ACS cases. The successful candidate must have fellowship training that complements the practice of Acute Care Surgery and must be eligible for an academic appointment in the University of Toronto Department of Surgery.

We are seeking a highly motivated, collaborative surgeon who thrives in a positive and supportive environment. The ideal candidate will be an excellent educator, dedicated to the academic development of learners, and interested in quality‑improvement initiatives within the Division.

Anticipated Start Date Negotiable (target: July 2026) Final date to receive applications January 30, 2026 Qualifications

• FRCSC in General Surgery (or eligibility)
• CPSO licensure (or eligibility for independent practice in Ontario)
• CMPA membership (or eligibility)
• Formal fellowship training
• Expertise in quality improvement, education, and/or research is an asset

Workload & Schedule

• ACS blocks approximately 1-in-4 (~12 weeks per year), Call ~1 in 15
• Dedicated ACS OR for urgent/emergent cases during ACS blocks; occasional elective OR/endoscopy time outside ACS weeks
• Outpatient clinics through the hospital’s ambulatory care clinic

How to Apply

Please submit the following:

Letter of Interest outlining clinical skills, ACS experience, and academic/QI interests

Curriculum vitae

Names and contact information for three referees, including at least one clinical supervisor within the past 24 months

Email Applications To:

Dr. Usmaan Hameed

Division Head, Division of General Surgery

North York General Hospital

Email:  | Subject line: “APPLICATION – Acute Care Surgeon”

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