Job Details
Date Posted: 09/18/2026
Closing Date: 10/23/2026, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 50154
Job Category: Faculty - Clinical
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Department: Dept of Surgery
Hospital Affiliation: Sunnybrook Health Science Centre
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes
Description
The Department Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and the University of Toronto are inviting applications for the position of an academic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon specializing in craniofacial and soft tissue reconstruction/trauma plastic surgery. The effective date of this appointment is July 1, 2027, but can be flexible depending on the candidate. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and collegial team of plastic and reconstructive surgeons with a major focus on craniofacial surgery and trauma reconstruction. The successful candidate will also participate in medical student, resident, and plastic surgery fellow education at the University of Toronto. The successful candidate will have an academic role of Surgeon Teacher or Investigator. The successful candidate must have completed specialized fellowship training in craniofacial surgery. Solid expertise in the reconstruction of complex soft tissue defects is also required for this position. Expertise in the management of skin cancers is also an asset. The successful candidate will share in a 1:7 plastic surgery on call pool. Evidence of excellence in teaching and research is required. The candidate’s application should demonstrate excellence in academic activities (research, quality improvement, education). The successful candidate should have a strong research track record, preferably resulting in a M.Sc. or PhD degree. The candidate must be eligible for appointment at the University of Toronto at the academic rank of Assistant/Associate/Full Professor and will participate in the educational programs and academic mission of the University of Toronto Division of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery as a full-time member. The candidate must hold an MD and FRCSC (or equivalent specialist designation) qualification in plastic surgery and be eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (or hold international equivalent), and licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is one of Canada’s largest hospitals and a leader in clinical and research activities. Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is a fully affiliated academic health sciences facility of the University of Toronto and home to one of the University’s three academies for undergraduate education. Sunnybrook has an international reputation for clinical excellence in research and is an acknowledged academic leader. The Sunnybrook Research Institute hosts well established programs in basic, applied and clinical research occupying over 250,000 square feet of state-of-the-art infrastructure with annual peer reviewed grants of $100 million dollars.
The Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Sunnybrook provides all aspects of plastic surgery reconstruction, including hand surgery, peripheral nerve surgery, microsurgical reconstruction, craniofacial surgery, skin cancer care, and wound reconstruction. The Division performs at least 1000 emergent and elective cases per annum with over >6000 clinical visits per year. Many of the patients come through the Tory Regional Trauma Centre ensuring a complex case mix of trauma reconstruction.
Annual salary will be between the range of $300,000 - $350,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. This estimate is based on fee for service billings.
Please submit a letter of interest including an academic plan for the first 3-5 years of practice along with a brief EDI statement, curriculum vitae, and the names of three referees and their contact information by October 23, 2026 to:
Dr. Laura Snell
Division Head, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Laura.Snell@sunnybrook.ca
For more information about the Temerty Faculty of Medicine/Department of Surgery and the Department of Surgery, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, please visit http://surgery.utoronto.ca and https://sunnynet.ca.
Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.
Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.
The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.
If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.
Organization
Established in 1827, the University of Toronto is Canada's largest university, recognized as a global leader in research and teaching. U of T's distinguished faculty, institutional record of groundbreaking scholarship and wealth of innovative academic opportunities continually attract outstanding students and academics from around the world.
U of T is committed to providing a learning experience that benefits from both a scale almost unparalleled in North America and from the close-knit learning communities made possible through its college system and academic divisions. Located in and around Toronto, one of the world's most diverse regions, U of T's vibrant academic life is defined by a unique degree of cultural diversity in its learning community. The University is sustained environmentally by three green campuses, where renowned heritage buildings stand beside award-winning innovations in architectural design.
U of T is one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers. U of T is one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers.
Are you looking for a challenging, meaningful career in a supportive and diverse environment? We offer challenging work within an open environment that celebrates diversity in all its forms. Our focus is on creating a positive work environment that attracts and retains excellent employees through a combination of competitive compensation, favourable working conditions, opportunities for career growth and development and a unique organizational culture.
Employees have access to:
- Excellent health and dental benefits;
- On-site support for training and career development;
- Flexible work arrangements;
- Childcare subsidy;
- Tuition waivers;
- Scholarships and/or tuition waivers for dependants;
- Generous paid time off;
- Support on equity and diversity issues;
- On-site child care;
- University Pension Plan;
- Subsidized athletic facility membership;
- World-renowned libraries;
- Confidential counselling services;
- Parking and TTC Metropasses;
- Employee and Family Assistance Plan;
- Continued health benefits for pensioners.
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