Job Description

About SickKids

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Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.


When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.


Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.

Position Description

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Division of Neurology

The Hospital for Sick Children

University of Toronto

Division of Neurology, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto




Effective January 1, 2026, the Department of Paediatrics, Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto and the Division of Neurology at The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, an academic health science centre dedicated exclusively to children, affiliated with the University of Toronto, is recruiting a full-time permanent staff physician.




The successful candidate will be an academically oriented pediatric neurologist with subspecialty training in Paediatric Neurology and Neuromuscular Disorders. Fellowship training in the diagnosis and management of pediatric neuromuscular diseases and formal training and certification in performing and interpreting electromyography and nerve conduction studies, with successful completion of the Canadian Society of Clinical Neurophysiologists EMG/NCS examination or equivalent, is required.




The successful candidate's clinical duties will include the care of children admitted to the general neurology service, inpatient consultations for neurology and neuromuscular services, performance and interpretation of EMG/NCV studies, and ambulatory clinics in general neurology and neuromuscular disorders. Education and supervision of residents and other learners in clinical neurology and neuromuscular disorders will be integrated into these duties. Opportunities for research support are available for applicants with an established research program.




All candidates must be able to function proficiently in English, hold an MD, MBBS or equivalent thereto and be certified or eligible for certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or have comparable qualifications. Candidates must hold or be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. This position will remain open until filled.




The successful candidate will be eligible for an academic appointment at the University of Toronto. Rank and salary ($275,543-$326,012) per annum will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, group insurance, pension plan, vision care, academic allowance, and a relocation package.




Interested individuals should submit a letter of application and curriculum vitae with the names and addresses of three references to Dr. Elizabeth Donner, Division of Neurology, Department of Paediatrics, Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5G 1X8. Email: elizabeth.donner@sickkids.ca

Our Commitment to Diversity

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SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.

Accessibility & Accommodation

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If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team. SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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