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Company Biography

Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital (OSMH) is located in the City of Orillia - a beautiful community nestled along the shores of Lake Simcoe and Lake Couchiching. Orillia offers an environment where a health work/life balance is easy to achieve as exceptional urban amenities, natural resources, points of interest, and recreational opportunities abound.

People have always been OSMH’s greatest strength. Our committed team has helped our community for over a century. We offer an environment where each individual works interdependently towards common goals: we value Trust, Courage and Teamwork. We are an organization where individuals’ contributions are valued and there are many opportunities for personal growth and development.

Position Summary

Full-time general surgeon to provide comprehensive general surgical care in a busy community setting at Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital.
Anticipated Start Date: July 1, 2026
Application Deadline: April 30, 2026
On call:

- Urgent surgical assessment and management of conditions (surgical/endoscopic/non-operative).
- On call ~1 in 5.

Elective:

- Operating room, endoscopy, minor procedures resources equitably distributed to all surgeons.

Remuneration:

- Fee for Service and HOCC for on-call

Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital has a well-trained and vibrant medical staff that is committed to high-quality patient care. OSMH has a broad complement of existing surgical services, including Urology, ENT, Obs./Gyne, Plastic surgery, Orthopaedic surgery, Ophthalmology, and additional on-site general surgery specializations in MIS, Breast Oncoplastics, ERCP, Therapeutic Endoscopy, and Colorectal Surgery. Surgeons work closely with the Royal Victoria Hospital Regional Cancer Centre with well-established oncology programs.

This is an excellent setting for a new or early career general surgeon, boasting fully equipped MIS and endoscopy suites, on-site interventional radiology, hospitalist support, internal medicine and subspecialty support, a closed ICU, an established Acute Care Surgery service, and a supportive and collaborative group of colleagues. As an ACS-NSQIP meritorious status hospital we are dedicated to perioperative surgical quality improvement to optimize outcomes for our patients.





The City of Orillia itself is in the heart of Ontario's cottage country, nestled in between Lake Simcoe and Lake Couchiching, with lots of waterfront properties and direct access to a full complement of summer lake and nature activities, winter skiing and sledding, and excellent local restaurants.

For any questions regarding this vacancy, or to apply please contact:
Melanie Delion, Community Physician Recruiter
[email protected]
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Qualifications

- Fellowship in Surgery recognized by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC).
- College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) unrestricted license that allows the physician to fulfill the requirements of this position.
- American-Trained Physicians – Fast-Track Your Move to Ontario. Ontario now offers streamlined licensing pathways with no additional exams or certification required if you’re AB-certified
- Eligible for membership on the credentialed staff of Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital.
- Demonstrated commitment to continued professional and personal growth and development through Continuing Education Programs and Self-Directed Learning opportunities.

Experience:

- Previous work experience, fellowship training, or keen interest in breast surgery and oncoplastics preferred but not required. New graduates are welcome to apply.

Our Employees Enjoy

- a professional practice environment
- a collaborative atmosphere with emphasis on teamwork
- wellness initiatives
- continuing education grants
- employee recognition and assistance programs
- a competitive salary and benefits package
- equal opportunities for growth and development

Employment Equity

OSMH is committed to diversity and equity in the workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities,



LGBTQ2S persons and others who may contribute to a diverse workplace.

Accomodation in the Workplace

Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted. All requests are handled confidentially.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

OSMH is committed to providing a safe, healthy and supportive working environment by treating team members and patients with compassion accountability respect and engagement.

All team members must adhere to OSMH’s Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures and protocols, as well as the duties of workers as stipulated in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Team members must be able to perform all bona fide and essential duties of the position which may include cognitive and physical demands.

As a condition of employment, new employees are required to complete an employment health assessment and must be cleared by the Occupational Health and Safety Team prior to orientation.

Closing Statement

OSMH is a minimal fragrance workplace. We kindly ask all applicants to refrain from using scented products should they have the occasion to interview with the hospital. As a condition of employment OSMH requires professional references, verification of academic training, professional accreditation and evidence of course completion. It is also a condition of employment that all new employees will be required to present an original vulnerable sector check within 90 days of commencing employment and must sign an Offense Declaration upon receipt of an offer of employment.

If you are interested in joining our team, please apply online before 11:59 pm on the posting close date. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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📌 General Surgeon - Department of Surgery - Full Time (Orillia)
🏢 Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital
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