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The Queen’s University Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology is seeking qualified obstetrician gynaecologists to fill a number of positions in our dynamic academic department. For more information, please see the descriptions below. 

Queen’s University is an integral part of the vibrant Kingston community in the heart of the Thousand Islands region of southeastern Ontario. It has a community spirit and amenities unmatched by any other Canadian university. The University and the region offer an outstanding academic and community environment. 

ACADEMIC OBSTETRICIAN & GYNAECOLOGIST
Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology – Division of General Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Queen’s University

The Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Division of General Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Queen’s University is seeking a qualified obstetrician gynecologist with Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) skills for a Geographically Full-Time (GFT) position. Qualified applicants must have an MD (or equivalent), and Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada specialty training in Obstetrics & Gynaecology. Candidates must also be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. The position includes participation in the shared Obstetrical weekday/night and weekend call schedule.

The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to educational activities and exhibit strong potential for innovative scholarly contributions. Preference will be given to applicants whose CV and letters of reference can attest to the applicant's ability to work in an interdisciplinary and collaborative environment; and to contribute to both the clinical activity of the Division and academic productivity of the Department.

The Division of General Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Queen’s University has eight members, who have busy clinical practices and contribute to the administrative, educational and research activities of the Department. There is a fully accredited and excellent residency training program, and all Departmental Members are expected to participate in the undergraduate and postgraduate medical training programs at Queen's University. The clinical program is based at the Kingston Health Sciences Centre.

Queen’s University is recognized nationally for the quality of its undergraduate and graduate programs, which attracts outstanding students.  Queen’s University is an integral part of the vibrant Kingston community in the heart of the Thousand Islands region of southeastern Ontario.  It has a community spirit and amenities unmatched by any other Canadian university.  The University and the region offer an outstanding academic and community environment (www.queensu.ca).

Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to declare their COVID-19 vaccination status and provide proof that they were fully vaccinated or had an approved accommodation to engage in in-person University activities. These requirements were suspended May 1, 2022. However, they remain in effect for students, staff, and faculty in workplaces, including hospitals, where patient care is provided and/or where the work duties or educational requirements of the position involve or support patient care.

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals.  Queen's is strongly committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black, racialized/visible minority and Indigenous/Aboriginal people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQA+ persons.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. To comply with Federal Laws, the University is obliged to gather statistical information about how many applicants from each job vacancy are Canadian citizens/permanent residents of Canada, Applicants need not identify their country of origin or citizenship, however, all applicants must include one of the following statements: “I am a Canadian citizen/permanent resident of Canada” OR, “I am not a Canadian citizen/permanent resident of Canada”. Applications that do not include this information will be deemed incomplete.

The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please inform us and we will make arrangements.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.  Please direct applications including curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses of three referees, in confidence to:

Dr. Graeme N. Smith,
Professor and Head, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Queen’s University – Kingston Health Sciences Centre
76 Stuart Street, Kingston, ON K7L 2V7
Tel: 613-548-1372 | Fax: 613- 548-1330 | Email: gns@queensu.ca

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GENERAL LOCUM POSITION
Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Queen’s University

Queen’s University is situated on traditional Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee Territory. To acknowledge this traditional territory is to recognize its longer history, one predating the establishment of the earliest European colonies. It is also to acknowledge this territory’s significance for the Indigenous peoples who lived, and continue to live, upon it – people whose practices and spiritualities were tied to the land and continue to develop in relationship to the territory and its other inhabitants today. The Kingston Indigenous community continues to reflect the area’s Anishinaabek and Haudenosaunee roots. There is also a significant Métis community and there are First Peoples from other Nations across Turtle Island present here today.

The Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Queen’s University is seeking a qualified obstetrician gynaecologist for March 2023 to provide full-time locum coverage for a maternity leave. The duration of this locum will be at least 5 months. Qualified applicants must have an MD (or equivalent) and Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada specialty training in Obstetrics & Gynaecology. Candidates must also be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. The position includes participation in the shared Obstetrical weekday/night and weekend call schedule with the other members of the Department. Operating clinically at Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC), the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology provides a full range of clinical care services for the region.

Queen’s University is an integral part of the vibrant Kingston community in the heart of the Thousand Islands region of southeastern Ontario. It has a community spirit and amenities unmatched by any other Canadian university. The University and the region offer an outstanding academic and community environment (www.queensu.ca).

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen's is strongly committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black, racialized/visible minority and Indigenous/Aboriginal people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQA+ persons.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. To comply with Federal laws, the University is obliged to gather statistical information about how many applicants for each job vacancy are Canadian citizens/permanent residents of Canada. Applicants need not identify their country of origin; however, all applications must include one of the following statements: I am a Canadian citizen/permanent resident of Canada; OR I am not a Canadian citizen/permanent resident of Canada. Applications that do not include this information will be deemed incomplete.

The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please inform us and we will make arrangements.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Starting date will be March 2023. Please direct applications including curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses of three referees, in confidence to:

Dr. Graeme N. Smith,
Professor and Head, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Queen’s University – Kingston Health Sciences Centre
76 Stuart Street, Kingston, ON K7L 2V7
Tel: 613-548-1372 | Fax: 613- 548-1330 | Email: gns@queensu.ca

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ACADEMIC UROGYNAECOLOGIST
Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology – Division of Urogynaecology Queen’s University

The Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Division of Urogynaecology, Queen’s University is seeking a qualified obstetrician gynaecologist who has Urogynaecology fellowship training for a geographically full-time (GFT) position. Qualified applicants must have an MD (or equivalent), Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada specialty training in Obstetrics & Gynaecology and subspecialty fellowship training in Urogynaecology. Candidates must also be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. The position includes participation in the shared Obstetrical weekday/night and weekend call schedule with the other members of the Department. The successful applicant must exhibit strong potential for innovative scholarly contributions to the department.


The Division of Urogynaecology at Queen’s University has two members, who have busy clinical practices and contribute to the administrative, educational and research activities of the Department. There is a fully accredited and excellent residency training program, and all departmental members are expected to participate in the undergraduate and postgraduate medical training programs at Queen’s University. The clinical program is based at the Kingston Health Sciences Centre.


Queen’s University is recognized nationally for the quality of its undergraduate and graduate programs, which attracts outstanding students. Queen’s University is an integral part of the vibrant Kingston community in the heart of the Thousand Islands region of southeastern Ontario. It has a community spirit and amenities unmatched by any other Canadian university. The University and the region offer an outstanding academic and community environment (www.queensu.ca).

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen's is strongly committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black, racialized/visible minority and Indigenous/Aboriginal people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQA+ persons. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. To comply with Federal Laws, the University is obliged to gather statistical information about how many applicants from each job vacancy are Canadian citizens/permanent residents of Canada, Applicants need not identify their country of origin or citizenship, however, all applicants must include one of the following statements: “I am a Canadian citizen/permanent resident of Canada” OR, “I am not a Canadian citizen/permanent resident of Canada”. Applications that do not include this information will be deemed incomplete.

The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please inform us and we will make arrangements.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Starting date is July 1, 2023. Please direct applications including curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses of three referees, in confidence to:

Dr. Graeme N. Smith,
Professor and Head, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Queen’s University – Kingston Health Sciences Centre
76 Stuart Street, Kingston, ON K7L 2V7
Tel: 613-548-1372 | Fax: 613- 548-1330 | Email: gns@queensu.ca

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HEAD, DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY
Queen’s Health Sciences
Queen’s University
Kingston, Ontario, Canada

Queen’s University is situated on traditional Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee Territory. To acknowledge this traditional territory is to recognize its longer history, one predating the establishment of the earliest European colonies. It is also to acknowledge this territory’s significance for the Indigenous peoples who lived, and continue to live, upon it – people whose practices and spiritualities were tied to the land and continue to develop in relationship to the territory and its other inhabitants today. The Kingston Indigenous community continues to reflect the area’s Anishinaabek and Haudenosaunee roots. There is also a significant Métis community and there are First Peoples from other Nations across Turtle Island present here today.

Queen’s Health Sciences (QHS) and its affiliated teaching hospitals invite applications for the position of Head of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology (OBGYN). The ideal candidate will bring a track record of success in academic leadership, with the ability to manage teams that will foster excellence in clinical care, education and research within the Department. The preferred candidate will also be an innovative and visionary leader who has experience in interdisciplinary clinical and academic environments.

As an academic physician, qualified applicants must hold an MD degree (or equivalent), be eligible for licensure in Ontario and have an FRCSC or equivalent. The successful applicant will hold a Geographically Full-Time (GFT) academic appointment at Queen’s University, funded by the Southeastern Ontario Academic Medical Organization (SEAMO). Preference will be given to applicants with at least 10 years’ experience and proven leadership abilities. However, all applicants with a desire to lead a cohesive and growing academic department are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will participate in shared clinical care services.

Operating primarily at Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC), with an expanding presence throughout regional hospitals, the Department of OBGYN provides a full range of secondary and tertiary clinical care services for the region. The Department delivers a fully Royal College-accredited OBGYN training program and has a highly productive research program with an international reputation for innovation and excellence.

Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to declare their COVID-19 vaccination status and provide proof that they were fully vaccinated or had an approved accommodation to engage in in-person University activities. These requirements were suspended May 1, 2022. However, they remain in effect for students, staff, and faculty in workplaces, including hospitals, where patient care is provided and/or where the work duties or educational requirements of the position involve or support patient care.

Queen’s University is recognized nationally for the quality of its undergraduate and graduate programs, which attract outstanding students. Queen’s University is an integral part of the vibrant Kingston community in the heart of the Thousand Islands region of southeastern Ontario. It has a community spirit and amenities unmatched by any other Canadian university. The University and theregion offer an outstanding academic and community environment. For information on employee benefits, see Queen’s Human Resources.

Applications are invited from all qualified individuals. Queen's and its affiliated teaching hospitals are strongly committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black, racialized/visible minority and Indigenous/Aboriginal people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQA+ persons.

The review of applications will begin on January 15, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled. Applications and nominations (the former to be accompanied by a letter of interest summarizing relevant experience, a curriculum vitae, and the names and full contact information of three referees), are to be directed to the co-chairs of the Committee, Dr. Jane Philpott, Dean, QHS and Dr. Michael Fitzpatrick, Chief of Staff & Executive Vice President Medical and Academic Affairs, KHSC, c/o Kristy Lodewyks, Senior Staffing Officer, at kristy.lodewyks@queensu.ca. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Kristy Lodewyks to request a detailed copy of the role description. The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please contact Kristy Lodewyks as indicated above.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. To comply with Federal laws, the University is obliged to gather statistical information about how many applicants for each job vacancy are Canadian citizens/permanent residents of Canada. Applicants need not identify their country of origin; however, all applications must include one of the following statements: I am a Canadian citizen/permanent resident of Canada; OR I am not a Canadian citizen/permanent resident of Canada. Applications that do not include this information will be deemed incomplete.

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Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Brockville General Hospital (Adjunct, Group 1)
Queen’s University

The Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Queen’s University at Kingston has an opening for an adjunct (group 1) position to practice in Brockville, Ontario. The position will involve clinical practice in obstetrics and gynaecology as well as undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. Expertise in laparoscopic surgery is essential. The position offers the opportunity to work with a dynamic team of three Obstetrician/ Gynaecologists, with Paediatric provider support. A one-in-four on call commitment is required. Turnkey office space is available at Brockville General Hospital.

Qualified applicants will be certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) and be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.

Preference will be given to applicants whose CV and letters of reference can attest to the applicant's ability to work in an interdisciplinary and collaborative environment; and to contribute to the clinical activity of the Division.

If you are interested in a challenging and rewarding clinical/academic career in the unrivalled beauty of the Thousand Islands and wish to find out more about the department and Brockville General Hospital, visit our websites http://obgyn.queensu.ca/ and https://www.brockvillegeneralhospital.ca.

Queen’s University is recognized nationally for the quality of its undergraduate and graduate programs, which attract outstanding students. Queen’s University is an integral part of the vibrant Kingston community in the heart of the Thousand Islands region of southeastern Ontario. It has a community spirit and amenities unmatched by any other Canadian university. The University and the region offer an outstanding academic and community environment (www.queensu.ca).

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen's is strongly committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black, racialized/visible minority and Indigenous/Aboriginal people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQA+ persons. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

To comply with Federal laws, the University is obliged to gather statistical information about how many applicants for each job vacancy are Canadian citizens/permanent residents of Canada. Applicants need not identify their country of origin; however, all applications must include one of the following statements: I am a Canadian citizen/permanent resident of Canada; OR I am not a Canadian citizen/permanent resident of Canada. Applications that do not include this information will be deemed incomplete.

The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please inform us and we will make arrangements. All qualified candidates are invited to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Please direct applications including curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses of three referees, in confidence to:


Dr. Tammy LeRiche MSc, FRCSC
Chief of Women and Children’s Program
Brockville General Hospital | Assistant Professor, Queen’s University
75 Charles Street | Brockville, ON | K6V 1S8
Email: TLeRiche@brockvillegeneralhospital.ca

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