Head and District Chief Division of Orthopedic Surgery, Department of Surgery Halifax

To be considered for this position you bring significant leadership clinical and educational skills and administrative experience to this exciting role.  You have an established record of accomplishments in clinical service and experience as a contributor in an interprofessional team.  You will be an advocate for the Division of Orthopedic surgery and will work across the organization to ensure a positive environment and experience for patients physicians and clinical mission of the Division of Orthopedic surgery. Division members have excellent opportunities for collaborative educational and research endeavors and a key role of the Head will be to ensure rewarding and fulfilling career development. 

An academic appointment at the appropriate level will be granted in the Department of Surgery of Dalhousie University.  The Department offers a renumeration package under an alternative funding plan. 

Qualifications :

Other requirements include certification in orthopedic surgery from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or equivalent with eligibility for licensure by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia.  Qualifications and expertise in research or education are considered important attributes.

Additional Information :

Application instructions:

Interested candidates should send their curriculum vitae with names and addresses of three references by June 15 2026 to:

Dr. Gail Darling

QEII Health Sciences Center

1276 South Park Street Suite 8-838

Victoria Building Halifax NS  B3H 2Y9

All those interested are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

The Department commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity diversity inclusion and accessibility. The Department encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mikmaq) persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians) and members of other racialized groups persons with disabilities women and persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA communities and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time