Medical Oncologist

Markham Stouffville Hospital is a growing community hospital just north of the Greater Toronto Area and is offering a position to cover a 1.0 AFP funded maternity leave Medical Oncology locum from approximately October 1^st 2026 to September 6^th 2027.

Responsibilities include coverage of a medical oncology practice treating mostly gastrointestinal, genitourinary and breast cancers. You would be joining our existing group of six medical oncologists, three hematologists, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, a drug navigator, social workers and dieticians. The clinic is very well supported and no overhead is expected.

We also have a dedicated outpatient palliative care clinic and community palliative care team that assists with patient care. Interdisciplinary care is shared with tertiary care facilities, in addition to regional cancer centers offering radiation. Multidisciplinary tumour boards are held biweekly in conjunction with Southlake Regional Care Centre. We are also a proud member of the Princess Margaret Cancer Care Network, with streamlined access to consultations and collaborative care with the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre.

Call responsibility is expected to be shared equally within the Medical Oncology division. Call duties would include seeing new Medical Oncology referrals for patients admitted to hospital or the emergency department. Support is provided to patients admitted to Uxbridge Hospital via consultations/telephone support. There is no requirement for Internal Medicine call as this responsibility is assumed by a strong General Internal Medicine division. There is no requirement for MRP work.

Qualifications/Experience:

• License to practice Medical Oncology independently in Ontario from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO)
• Medical Oncology certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or equivalent

All interested and qualified physicians are encouraged to send a submission of interest and CV as soon as possible for consideration and ideally no later than July 3^rd, 2026. Submissions will be accepted until the position(s) is filled. Submissions can be sent to Trevor Whyte, Manager, Medical Affairs at [email protected].

About us:

Markham Stouffville Hospital is a growing community hospital just north of the Greater Toronto Area. The in-patient 358 bed hospital and out-patient services currently serve the communities of Markham, Stouffville and surrounding area of over 400,000 residents.  We also have a strong commitment to patient care, and to the growth of our Academic Plan. This includes a robust and growing Research program, and the ability to obtain a faculty appointment at the University of Toronto. It is a fantastic place to work!

Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community health care organizations. Across our two hospitals, Markham Stouffville Hospital and Uxbridge Hospital, as well as our Reactivation Care Centre, we deliver safe, high-quality care to more than 441,000 patients annually. Oak Valley Health is proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team. We provide integrated care for healthier communities and deliver an extraordinary patient experience through our honoured to care culture to residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge, and beyond.

Oak Valley Health thanks all qualified physicians for their submissions however only selected candidates who qualify will be contacted to attend a pre-application interview. All appointments are subject to an Impact Analysis and Board approval. The hospital reserves the right not to appoint anyone to this position.

Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada’s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nation of origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital or family status, belief system, or other factors related to one’s personal identity and/or values.