Description:
The Department of Anesthesiology Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Alberta Health Services in Calgary, invites applications for the position of Locum Anesthesiologist at the South Health Campus.
This post has an Academic position at the Clinical Lecturer level with the University Of Calgary Cumming School Of Medicine.
South Health Campus provides anesthesia for a range of surgical specialties, including orthopedics, general surgery, ENT, plastics, as well as gynecology/obstetrics. Subspecialty interests include regional anesthesia, perioperative ultrasound as well as a transitional pain service. As Calgary's newest and smallest anesthesia section, we are keen to continue building a cohesive academic department.
As a citywide department, there is also an expectation of work at non-hospital surgical facilities, as well as other acute care sites as required by the Section.
A standard position in the division will be a 0.8 FTE. This can be changed for academic or personal reasons by mutual consent. The starting and end date for this locum position will be on September 1, 2026 until August 31, 2027. The successful applicant will join a family-friendly and collegial department who work cooperatively to facilitate work-life balance.
The candidate will be encouraged to follow good professional and collegial behavior including but not limited to CME, Undergraduate and Postgraduate education, administrative duties, teamwork and simulation. The aim is all members should contribute to or support the academic mission of the department. There are department policies for equitable allocation of work, on call duties and vacation time.
Calgary Highlights: Calgary is approximately 80km east of the Canadian Rockies and is located in the transition zone between the Rocky Mountain Foothills and the Canadian prairies. It is the largest city in Alberta, with a metropolitan population of 1,392,609 people (Statistics Canada, 2016). The city is large in physical area, consisting of an inner city surrounded by suburban communities of various densities. Calgary's climate is greatly influenced by the city's elevation and proximity to the Rocky Mountains. Calgary's winters are broken up by warm, dry Chinook winds that routinely blow into the city from over the mountains during the winter months. There is easy access to many world class outdoor/mountain pursuits such as skiing, hiking, climbing, mountain biking and golf. Calgary has a vibrant theatre, art, food, sports and music community. It was designated as one of the cultural capitals of Canada in 2012. The city features an eclectic mix of restaurants and bars, cultural venues, public squares and shopping.
Qualifications:
Applicants must be a qualified MD or equivalent, with specialist certification in anesthesiology, eligibility for licensure in the Province of Alberta for independent anesthesia care.
The successful Candidate will have their FRCPC in Anesthesia; have demonstrated the ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team; superior interpersonal communication skills; and a strong commitment to delivering innovative anesthetic care.
Desired competencies include Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support and Advanced Trauma Life Support.
The candidate must be eligible for Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta, and must read, write and speak English.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority.
