Job Description

One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities. We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.

A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to advance our role in cultivating the next generation of health care professionals in partnership with Toronto Metropolitan University’s School of Medicine and promoting medical innovations and breakthroughs through the Osler Research Institute for Health Innovation.

Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of world-class health care inspired by our people and communities. At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment. Join our team today!

The Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Assist, is seeking Surgical Assistants with laparoscopic experience who are also interested in receiving training in robotic surgery. Training for robotics will be provided both initially and on an ongoing basis.

This position will have a primary base at the BCH site, with opportunities to assist at EGH as needed. While participation in the on‑call roster is possible, taking call is not mandatory for this specific role.

Prior surgical assisting experience is preferred but not required. Candidates should demonstrate excellent communication skills and a strong desire to contribute within a multidisciplinary team environment. Remuneration is fee‑for‑service, supplemented by an on‑call stipend when applicable.

Accountabilities

The Surgical Assistant provides direct support to the surgeon by:

• Managing instruments, retracting tissue, suctioning, suturing and cutting sutures
• Maintains a sterile field and anticipates the surgeon’s needs throughout the procedure
• Monitors the patient’s status and communicates concerns to the surgical team
• Operates or assists with specialized surgical equipment as needed

Qualifications

• Certificate of Registration to practice from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
• Prior surgical assisting experience is preferred but not a requirement
• Excellent communication skills in English (additional languages are considered an asset as we serve a highly diverse population)
• Models behaviour that aligns with Osler’s Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration

Additional Information

Osler is a primary clinical partner for Toronto Metropolitan University School of Medicine and is an academic community partner with the University of Toronto’s Temerty Faculty of Medicine and McMaster’s Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine. Make an impact, lead and go beyond at Osler.

Osler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Medical Affairs at mso.recruitment@williamoslerhs.ca

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.