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Academic Anesthesiologists

The Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine at Queen’s University in Kingston,
Ontario, Canada, is accepting applications for academic clinical anesthesiologists. Candidates must
possess a Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada fellowship or equivalent with
additional clinical or research fellowship training. Candidates must also be eligible for licensure
with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. The position will consist of a mix of
clinical anesthesiology, teaching and research. The position includes general, pediatric, obstetric
and postoperative management of patients.

Qualified applicants will hold an MD degree (or equivalent). Preference will be given to applicants
who have a strong track record or postgraduate education for innovative scholarly work. Applicants
must demonstrate strong potential for outstanding teaching contributions as well as evidence of an
ability to work in an interdisciplinary, collaborative environment. Referees who can attest to the
applicant’s expertise are required.

Members of the Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine enjoy a competitive
compensation package, including a generous benefits plan. Academic rank will be commensurate with
experience.

Faculty and their dependents are eligible for an extensive benefits package including prescription
drug coverage, vision care, dental care, long term disability insurance, life insurance and access
to the Employee and Family Assistance Program. Employees also participate in a pension plan.
Tuition assistance is available for qualifying employees, their spouses and dependent
children. Queen’s values families and is pleased to provide a ‘top up’ to government parental leave
benefits for eligible employees on maternity/parental leave. In addition, Queen’s provides
partial reimbursement for eligible daycare expenses for employees with dependent children in
daycare. For more information on employee benefits, see Queen’s Human Resources.

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).

Queen’s is strategically located between Montreal, Toronto, and Ottawa, in historic Kingston,
Ontario, on the shores of Lake Ontario. It offers excellent lifestyle opportunities and a strong
academic environment. Remuneration is competitive within a unique alternate funding plan. The work
schedule is flexible, with a large pool of members sharing in the call schedule.

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 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, including any qualified individuals who have a legal work status in Canada. Please
indicate in your application if you have a valid legal work status in Canada. Applications from all
qualified candidates will be considered in the applicant pool.

Those interested in this position should submit a complete application package, including a cover
letter summarizing expertise, qualifications, and accomplishments relevant to the position. The
cover letter should also indicate

whether or not you will require a work permit and/or require support with an extension of your work
permit in the future. As well, a curriculum vitae and the names and full contact information of
three referees should be submitted. Complete applications are to be directed to the Department of
Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine (address listed below). Review of applications will
commence immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.

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 Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine.

Dr. Ramiro Arellano, Head
c/o Ola Bienkowski
Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine
Queen's University, Kingston Health Sciences Centre
Kingston, Ontario K7L 2V7

Tel: 613-533-2952 Fax: 613-548-1375
Email: ola.bienkowski@queensu.ca

Please visit our website at:
https://anesthesiology.queensu.ca/

Locums

The Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine at Queen’s University and the Kingston Health Sciences Centre is accepting applications for locum anesthesiologists beginning January 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026. Qualified candidates must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario and possess a Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons fellowship, or equivalent.

Applicants must demonstrate potential for teaching contributions as well as evidence of an ability to work in an interdisciplinary, collaborative environment. Applicants should contact the email address below for further details, with a copy of their curriculum vitae and the contact information of three referees who can attest to their expertise.

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.

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.

Applications are to include a letter summarizing expertise, qualifications and accomplishments relevant to the position, together with a curriculum vitae as well as the names and full contact information of three referees. Complete applications are to be directed to Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine (address listed below). Review of applications will commence immediately and will continue until the position(s) is (are) filled.

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 Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine.

Dr. Ramiro Arellano, Head
c/o Ola Bienkowski
Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine
Queen's University, Kingston Health Sciences Centre
Kingston, Ontario K7L 2V7

Tel: 613-533-2952 Fax: 613-548-1375
Email: ola.bienkowski@queensu.ca

Please visit our website at:
https://anesthesiology.queensu.ca/