Career Opportunities

Academic Cardiac Surgeon

St. Michael's Hospital

Toronto, ON

The Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiac Surgery at St. Michael's Hospital, Unity Health Toronto, is inviting applications for a full-time faculty position. 

The effective date of this appointment is tentatively planned for late 2026 or early 2027.  

The successful candidate will be a cardiac surgeon with recognized subspecialty training in aortic surgery and structural heart disease. The successful candidate must hold certification in cardiac surgery recognized by the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (or equivalent) and hold, or be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. The candidate will have, or be working towards a Master’s or Ph.D. degree in a relevant field and will be eligible for an appointment in the Department of Surgery, University of Toronto at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, as a Surgeon-Scientist, Surgeon-Investigator or Surgeon-Teacher. Advanced clinical training in the form of a fellowship will be considered an asset.

Interested applicants can submit their letter of intent, curriculum vitae, and three references to Dr. Najma Ahmed and Dr. Bobby Yanagawa, copying Maricelle Bronilla.

Mitral Valve Surgeon/
Cardiovascular Surgeon

Toronto General Hospital

Toronto, ON

The Division of Cardiovascular Surgery at the Toronto General Hospital, Peter Munk Cardiac Centre at University Health Network is searching for an attending Cardiovascular Surgeon, with a focus on mitral valve surgery.

The successful candidate must have broad experience in all aspects of adult cardiac surgery with a focused expertise in the surgical care of mitral valve disease, including complex mitral valve reconstruction, and will carry on the tradition of excellence in valve surgery at UHN. Expertise in minimally invasive approaches, in particular robotic cardiac surgery, is required. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

We are aiming for the effective date of the appointment to be summer 2026, with a tentative target of July 1, 2026- with flexibility of the start date as needed. The candidate must be eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.

Interested applicants should email their CV and a letter of interest to cvs@uhn.ca attention Dr. Maral Ouzounian.

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TPPC for CCC 2026

The annual call for applications to join the Trainee Program Planning Committee for the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress (CCC) in Ottawa, October 15-17, 2026 has launched. Apply today to become part of this exciting team! Deadline is Friday, December 12th.

As a committee member, you will:

• Design skills labs and interactive workshops
• Identify and engage potential speakers
• Build leadership and teamwork skills
• Partner with peers, staff, mentors, and industry representatives

How to Apply:

• Login to your MY.CCS.ca account
• Click on “Get Involved”
• Then select “CCC Trainee Program Planning Committee”

Questions? Contact trainees@ccs.ca

Cardiac Surgery Trainee Challenge

The 2025 Cardiac Surgery Trainee Challenge invites medical students, residents, and fellows to test their mastery in a live-leaderboard quiz arena that rewards speed, accuracy, and persistence. Competitors sharpen essential cardiac-surgery concepts, vie for cash prizes of $1,000, $500, and $250, and generate data that will help us refine next-generation AI teaching tools.

Learn more >>

CSCS Trainee Spotlight Recommendations

We are looking for recommendations for trainees to showcase in the "Trainee Spotlight" section of the CSCS Website.

If you know a CSCS trainee that you would like to see recognized for their contributions to our profession (academic, education, wellness, advocacy, etc.), please email their name and contact information to cscs@ccs.ca.

Beyond Boundaries 2026

Registration is opening soon!

The Beyond Boundaries meeting attracts a diverse group of attendees, including cardiac surgeons, perfusionists, researchers, residents, and other healthcare professionals dedicated to advancing cardiac care. This meeting is ideal for those seeking to deepen their expertise, connect with industry leaders, and explore emerging trends and technologies in cardiac surgery and perfusion.

Visit the Beyond Boundaries 2026 website here for more information.