Postings/Placements

The following postings, placements, and other opportunities are published in the language of submission and do not imply endorsement by the Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS) or its publications.

If you have a posting you would like on this page, please complete this form in its entirety. If you have questions, please contact Rita Afeltra, Membership Manager, at [email protected].

Employment Opportunities

Territorial Medical Director, Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority – Yellowknife, NT (Hospital)

Our client, the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA), is responsible for the design, planning and delivery of health and social services across the Northwest Territories (NWT). The Territorial Medical Director (TMD) is the most senior physician administrative leader in the NTHSSA and is a member of the NTHSSA’s executive team. The TMD position can be completed by a Family Physician or Specialist in Yellowknife.

This position opportunity is for a one (1) year term, without a renewal option. The TMD position is allocated 0.8 FTE and is expected to also maintain 0.2 FTE clinical practice in family or specialty medicine. The current clinical needs for a Family Physician are: ER; Hospitalist; FP-obstetrics; Anesthesia; Primary Care; and Long-term care. The current clinical needs for a Specialist are: ENT; Internal Medicine; General Surgeon; Gastroenterologist; OBGYN; Orthopedic Surgeon; Psychiatry; Ophthalmology; General radiology; and Pediatrics.

Join the NTHSSA Leadership team as Territorial Medical Director.

The TMD functions in a collaborative Dyad partnership with the Executive Director of Clinical Integration, forming the Executive Clinical Dyad with a focus on effective interprofessional care, quality and outcomes of health services. The TMD provides leadership to designated NWT practitioner leaders who report directly to the TMD, as well as to the Office of Medical Affairs and Credentialing (OMAC) for the purposes of physician resource planning, recruitment and retention, and implementation and administration of aspects of the NTHSSA Medical and Professional Staff Bylaws.

The Annual Salary range for a full-time Family Physician ranges from $262,992 to $350,656 in gross earnings plus $52,792 – $65,942 for benefits. Annual Salary range for a full-time Specialist ranges from $389,639 to $446,423 in gross earnings plus $71,789 – $80,307 in annual benefits. There is a Recruitment bonus of $25,000 for a 1-year contract. You must have:

– Medical Degree plus Residency with a minimum of 10 years’ clinical experience
– Licensed or eligible to be licensed to practice in the NWT

Please forward a CV and cover letter in confidence to: Stan Mandarich, Email: [email protected]

See the full posting here.

Ophthalmologist, James Paton Memorial Health Center – Central Zone, Newfoundland and Labrador (Hospital)

(posted November 8, 2024)

James Paton Memorial Health Center (JPMRHC) is looking to add a full-time Ophthalmologist to our expanding team. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient ophthalmic care to meet our community’s growing needs. JPMRHC is a 90-bed facility with a Level 3 ICU, serving Gander, Grand Falls-Windsor, and surrounding area. Our catchment area of 90,000 residents, offering a dynamic patient base. Our medical staff includes Hospitalists, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Ophthalmology, Obstetrics / Gynecology, and Radiology. We also have ENT, Pediatric, Orthopedics, and Urology. This opportunity includes the option of joining an established, busy practice.

Located in one of Newfoundland and Labrador’s most scenic areas, Central Zone offers a family-friendly environment with top-rated schools, safe neighborhoods, and the option of French school systems. The natural beauty of Gander provides year-round outdoor activities like boating, hiking, indoor pool and skiing, making it an ideal place to enjoy a balanced lifestyle. Here, you can cultivate a fulfilling career while savoring quality time for personal interests. At JPMRHC, we focus on delivering personalized, person-centered care to our community.

This Position Offers You
Remuneration is Fee for Service and on- call. The successful candidate will be given resources equivalent to a 1.0 FTE position, including regular OR and ambulatory care time. A one-time relocation stipend is also offered as part of our onboarding process. There are dedicated OR resources for cataracts and complex ocular cases.

Qualifications:

Registration with the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador as an Ophthalmologist and eligibility with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
Ability to meet the credentialing requirements of NLHS, Central Zone’s Discipline of Surgery.

Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries email: [email protected]

NL Health Services values diversity and we are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting support during the process. If you have any questions, feel free to contact [email protected] to outline how we can help.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check from the RCMP or local Police (Vulnerable Sector Check may also be required),


Partnerships with Subspecialty and Comprehensive Ophthalmology Clinics & Surgical Facilities (Private Clinic)

(posted October 31, 2024)

Vision Group Canada (VGC) is a network of over 60 clinics (including LASIK MD) and 95 operating rooms across Canada. We are expanding our network of Subspecialty and Comprehensive Ophthalmology Clinics and Surgical Facilities by partnering with existing clinics and opening new facilities with committed partners.

Some of our most recent partnerships include:

  • Quebec: L’Institut de l’Oeil des Laurentides, Laservue, Eye Health MD, Institut de l’oeil de Montreal and Clinique du Parc.
  • Ontario: Prism Eye Institute, TLC Laser Eye Centres
  • Alberta: Gimbel Eye Centre
  • British Columbia: London Eye Centre, King LASIK
  • Nova Scotia and New Brunswick: TLC Halifax, TLC Moncton

There has never been a better time to consider selling your clinical practice. Whether it is consideration for a future exit strategy, or you’re tired of the operational management side of owning a clinical practice – VGC emphasizes its operational efficiencies to further growth and value for all its stakeholders. While the partnership models vary – one common thread is the autonomy that the practices continue to have even after a merger.

If you’re a practice owner and you would like to learn more about the synergistic opportunities with us, please send an email to the attention of Milanie Somasundram, National Physician Relations Manager at [email protected] for a confidential conversation.

To learn more about us, please visit – Vision Group Canada.

Community Based Ophthalmologist, Georgian Bay General Hospital – Midland, ON (Hospital)

Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) is looking to add a full-time Ophthalmologist to our expanding team. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient ophthalmic care to meet our community’s growing needs. GBGH is a growing 113-bed facility with a Level 3 ICU, serving Midland, Penetanguishene, and surrounding townships. Our catchment area of 55,000 residents surges to over 150,000 during peak seasons, offering a dynamic patient base. Our medical staff includes Hospitalists, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Ophthalmology, Obstetrics / Gynecology, and Radiology. We also have a large group of itinerant surgeons, including ENT, Plastics, Orthopedics, and Urology. This opportunity includes the option of joining an established, busy practice.

Located in one of Ontario’s most scenic areas, Midland offers a family-friendly environment with top-rated schools, safe neighbourhoods, and the option of French school systems. The natural beauty of Georgian Bay provides year-round outdoor activities like boating, hiking, and skiing, making it an ideal place to enjoy a balanced lifestyle. Here, you can cultivate a fulfilling career while savouring quality time for personal interests. At GBGH, we focus on delivering personalized, person-centred care to our community.

This Position Offers You
Remuneration is Fee for Service and HOCC for call. The successful candidate will be given resources equivalent to a 1.0 FTE position, including regular OR and ambulatory care time. A one-time relocation stipend is also offered as part of our onboarding process.There are dedicated OR resources for cataracts and complex ocular cases. Our ambulatory care department has a treatment room for minor procedures fully equipped with a YAG and Diode laser. Should the successful candidate choose, there is the opportunity to join an established practice equipped with three exam rooms, two full-time technicians, and in-office capabilities for intravitreal injections, use of YAG/SLT laser, and advanced diagnostics, including OCT, IOLM biometry, topography, visual field, and fundus camera.The successful candidate will be part of the regional call group covering LHIN 12, which is currently 1:7.

To learn more or apply, see the full posting here.


The South Pacific Calls – Comprehensive Ophthalmologist, Saipan, Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (Private Clinic)

(posted October 18, 2024)

Salary $415,000 USD

Marianas Eye Institute, on the island of Saipan, seeks a full-time or locum comprehensive ophthalmologist to serve as the only source of ophthalmic care for the island’s 60,000+ underserved people. It’s a fantastic opportunity to work with a diverse, highly appreciative population, in a beautiful spot, while earning a high salary in US dollars, with a very low tax structure. The island is a little-known piece of the US: “The Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands” or CNMI. Detailed information about the position, the lifestyle, and life on the island is on our website. Inquire with me with your CV, for access to the password protected page. You may reach me at davidkhorram (at) gmail (dot) com.

Retina Physician magazine has called us “one of the best-equipped eye clinics in the Asia-Pacific region”, and we have all you’d expect from a modern clinic – OCT, Humphrey Visual Field, Corneal topography, an IOL Master, retinal camera with fluorescein, etc. Most of the practice is focused on cataracts and treatment of diabetic retinopathy with injections and laser. The incomes on the island are low, so there is no demand for refractive IOLs and no refractive surgery. But of course, as the only ophthalmologist, the work is diverse.

There is a small community of Canadian and US physicians working at the island’s hospital. Great weather, but sadly no hockey.

It’s a great opportunity for those with a sense of adventure, looking to explore other interests, seeking a quieter life away from North America, or for those nearing retirement. It’s perfect for families too. And it’s a tremendous opportunity to be of true service, working in a global setting, at a great salary.

Must be licensed to practice in the US or Canada.

Retina Specialist, Toronto Retina Institute – Toronto, ON (Private Clinic)

(posted October 10, 2024)

Toronto Retina Institute is inviting applications for a full time Retina Specialist to join a growing, dynamic practice. Our team is dedicated to providing our patients with the highest quality patient care and a successful candidate would need to exemplify this.

Applicants must have, or be eligible for, licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Candidates would also require a one or two year clinical fellowship in Retina.

Applicants may contact [email protected] for further information or to apply for this position.


Ophthalmologist Opportunity — Ottawa, ON (Private Clinic)

(posted October 1, 2024)

Focus Medical Ancillary Inc., an established clinic in central Ottawa with 7 Associates, is looking for a part-time or full-time Associate for General Ophthalmology.

The clinic is dedicated to General Ophthalmology, with 8 exam lanes, up-to-date diagnostics, Tango for SLT, YAG and PIs and features access to a CPSO Level-2, accredited Operating Room equipped for Cataract procedures. Accuro EMR in use, as well as Zeiss Forum.

Applicant will have access to Refractive Lens Exchange and Refractive Cataract procedures that are generated by Focus Eye Centre and/or by the General Ophthalmology practice.

The new Associate will be joining an established Cataract and Glaucoma practice.

Eligible candidates will hold, or be eligible for, full FRCSC in Ophthalmology and full licensure with the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Ontario.

Please forward applications to:
Dr. Alex Lai Chi Tam, and Dr. Davin Johnson
c/o Ms. Ashley Cheung
[email protected]

Comprehensive Ophthalmologist, Thunder Bay Ophthalmology Group – Thunder Bay, ON (Hospital)

(posted September 24, 2024)

The Thunder Bay Ophthalmology Group is looking to recruit a Comprehensive Ophthalmologist in preparation for the imminent retirement of one of our ophthalmologists. Subspecialty experience (Cornea / Glaucoma / Uvea / Oculoplastics) will be considered an asset, but is not a requirement.

The position will have operating privileges at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, which is equipped with a cataract surgery suite with a new Zeiss microscope and a B&L phacoemulsification machine. We have office space available for the potential candidate to start practice right away. The office is equipped with Zeiss HVFs, Topcon OCTs, and an IOLMaster 700.

Academic appointment (subject to eligibility) is available at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine University (NOSMU), but is not a requirement. Teaching roles for medical students and family practice residents are available with NOSMU, if desired. Research facilities including funding, research assistants and coordinators are available, if desired.

To learn more and apply, see the full posting here.


Recruiting Ophthalmologists – Canada Wide (Private Clinic)

(posted September 13, 2024)

Vision Group Canada (VGC), the nation’s largest partnership of ophthalmologists, is recruiting colleagues for its clinics across Canada. We are welcoming applications for the following:

  • Part-time ophthalmologists for Laser Vision Correction, particularly recent graduates.
  • Highly experienced ophthalmologists for Refractive Lens Exchange, who have performed a minimum of 1000 cataract surgeries. Part-time positions available.
  • Part-time and full-time ophthalmologists in various subspecialties, particularly comprehensive ophthalmology and cataract surgery, glaucoma, medical retina, cornea and oculoplastics.

Our ophthalmologists perform cataract surgery in a private OR setting. VGC offers refractive cataract surgery and refractive lens exchange opportunities for ophthalmologists without hospital privileges.

Successful candidates will have access to state-of-the-art technology, and we offer in-house fellowship training by our network of highly experienced refractive surgeons.

VGC offers flexibility to grow professionally and personally, a highly competitive reimbursement and compensation (partnership & investment opportunities available), internal VGC fellowship opportunities with leading subspecialists, support from highly experienced colleagues, and the latest technology to support innovative eye care.

For more information, please send an email (with your CV, if available) to the attention of Milanie Somasundram, National Physician Relations Manager at [email protected]

Requirements: Holds a certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada certification (FRCSC) in Ophthalmology.

To learn more about us, please visit – Vision Group Canada

Academic Oculoplastic and Orbital Ophthalmologist, Queen’s University – Kingston, ON (University)

(posted September 12, 2024)

The Department of Ophthalmology at Queen’s University is seeking an Academic Oculoplastic and Orbital Ophthalmologist. Qualified applicants will hold an MD degree (or equivalent). Successful candidates must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario and preference will be given to applicants who have specialty certification from the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) or the American Board of Specialties. Preference will also be given to individuals who have completed 2 years of subspecialty training in oculoplastic and orbital surgery. The incumbent will be expected to have a busy oculoplastic/orbital practice, performing a wide range of adult and pediatric orbital, lacrimal and eye lid surgeries. The position requires the successful candidate to share comprehensive ophthalmology city-wide on-call service with the remainder of the Department (approximately 4-6 weeks per year) and to be available to consult with the on-call team about oculoplastic patients.

The Department has an excellent residency program in Ophthalmology (with 13 residents). The Department enjoys an excellent reputation for employing innovative and enthusiastic teachers for learners at all levels. Preference will be given to applicants who have a strong track record or exhibit strong potential for clinical, surgical, and didactic teaching.

To learn more or apply, see the full posting here.


Academic Comprehensive Ophthalmologist, Queen’s University – Kingston, ON (University)

(posted September 12, 2024)

The Department of Ophthalmology at Queen’s University is seeking an Academic Comprehensive Ophthalmologist to work at a department run clinic on the west end of Kingston, Ontario. (Kingston Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences Centre – KOVSC). Qualified applicants will hold an MD degree. Successful candidates must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario and preference will be given to applicants who have specialty certification from the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) or the American Board of Specialties.

The Department has an excellent residency program in Ophthalmology (with 13 residents). The Department enjoys an excellent reputation for employing innovative and enthusiastic teachers for learners at all levels. Preference will be given to applicants who have a strong track record or exhibit strong potential for clinical, surgical, and didactic teaching.

The successful candidate will receive fee-for-service funding, with appropriate levies applied for the use of resources. Academic rank will be commensurate with experience.

To learn more or apply, see the full posting here.

Academic Neuro-Ophthalmologist, Queen’s University – Kingston, ON (University)

(posted September 12, 2024)

The Department of Ophthalmology at Queen’s University is seeking an Academic Neuro-Ophthalmologist with experience with in adult strabismus. Qualified applicants will hold an MD degree. Successful candidates must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario and preference will be given to applicants who have specialty certification from the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) or the American Board of Specialties. Preference will also be given to individuals who have completed 1 year of subspecialty training in neuro-ophthalmology.

The Department has an excellent residency program in Ophthalmology (with 13 residents). The Department enjoys an excellent reputation for employing innovative and enthusiastic teachers for learners at all levels. Preference will be given to applicants who have a strong track record or exhibit strong potential for clinical, surgical and didactic teaching.

The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive compensation package, funded through an alternate funding plan (AFP) and will include a generous benefit plan. Academic rank will be commensurate with experience.

To learn more or apply, see the full posting here.


Ophthalmologist, Vector Eye Centre – Calgary (Private Clinic)

(posted August 13, 2024)

Vector Eye Centre is Calgary’s home for industry-leading surgical and medical eye care. Our incredible team of caring and experienced ophthalmologists offer cutting-edge diagnostic and treatment techniques in a comfortable and friendly environment. At Vector Eye Centre, we strive to ensure patients feel informed and involved in every step of the eye care process.

Position

Vector Eye Centre invites applications for an Ophthalmologist to join our team to assist with and help offload our current practices using current practice protocols for routine, urgent and semi-urgent care.  The ideal candidate would have expertise and experience in:

  • Comprehensive Ophthalmology
  • Glaucoma
  • Diabetic Eye Care
  • Ocular surface Disease
  • Common Retinopathies
  • Screening for patients with systemic illnesses
  • In-office minor procedures
  • In-office laser procedures

Clinical schedule would range from 0.5 to 2 days per week based on exam room availability, with a  consistent number of Vector Eye Centre patients based on scheduled clinic days.  This position does not come with any surgical privileges with the Ophthalmology Department at the University of Calgary.  Interests in Ophthalmology research are helpful.

We offer

  • Accuro EMR and Zeiss FORUM Viewer
  • State of the art medical and diagnostic equipment: Cirrus 6000 OCT’s, Clarus 700 Fundus, Humphrey Visual Fields and VR Visual Field, IOL Master 700, SL 220 Slit lamps, Lenstar LS900, iTrace, Specular Microscopy, Pentacam, LipiView, Minor room microscope, portable slit lamp.
  • In-clinic YAG, SLT, Argon laser
  • In-clinic IPL, RF, LipiFlow, Miboflo, BlephEx

Qualifications

  • Applicants must be licensed and in good standing, or eligible for licensure with the CPSA (CSPA).
  • Candidates will have a completed a medical degree (MD) and will have completed a residency in Ophthalmology and obtained FRCSC designation.

If you are interested in joining our dynamic team, please send your CV and a letter of intent to our Clinic Manager, Alison Endsin at [email protected]

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