Oak Valley Health·Markham, Ontario
Provide medical oncology coverage for a practice focusing on gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and breast cancers. Responsibilities include sharing call duties for hospital admissions and emergency department referrals.
If you are a current Oak Valley Health employee, apply to this job via the internal Workday application.
Oak Valley Health is honoured to provide care on the traditional and treaty territory of the Anishinaabeg, and acknowledge our closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The land is encompassed within Treaty 13, Treaty 20, and the Williams Treaty.
Today, this area is home to many diverse Indigenous Peoples, and we acknowledge the health disparities and barriers Indigenous Peoples face in accessing care. To support true healing, we are committed to understanding these challenges, learning from Indigenous knowledge, and taking action together to improve safe and equitable health care for current and future generations.
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 1st 2026 to September 6th 2027.
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.
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 3rd, 2026. Submissions will be accepted until the position(s) is filled. Submissions can be sent to Trevor Whyte, Manager, Medical Affairs at trwhyte@oakvalleyhealth.ca [trwhyte@oakvalleyhealth.ca].
Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.
Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community healthcare organizations. Across our two hospital sites (Markham and Uxbridge) a Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), a Community Health Centre (CHC), and Hospital-to-Home programs, we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 468,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services, and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services. We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).
Our 542 physicians, 35 midwives, over 3,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an Honoured to Care mindset, and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost.
Oak Valley Health Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging statement
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 and we encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of LGBTQ2+ communities, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of Oak Valley Health.
Furthermore, Oak Valley Health is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.
We are honoured to be recognized as one of Forbes Canada's Best Employers for Diversity. We ranked within the top 150 organizations across the country. Learn more about our commitment to EDIB [https://www.oakvalleyhealth.ca/about-us/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/].
Must hold a license to practice Medical Oncology independently in Ontario from the CPSO. Certification in Medical Oncology from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or an equivalent is required.
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