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Locum Medical Oncologist (1.0 AFP) - Markham Stouffville Hospital

Oak Valley Health·Markham, Ontario

Full Time·On Site·5-10 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

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.

Please Note

If you are a current Oak Valley Health employee, apply to this job via the internal Workday application.

Land acknowledgement

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.

Who you are

  • You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage
  • You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard
  • You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills

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.

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 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].

Work Schedule

Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.

Compensation

Range

Who we are

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/].

Requirements

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.

  • postgraduate degree
  • professional certificate
  • Communication
  • Prioritization
  • Critical Thinking
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Palliative Care
  • Medical Oncology
  • Patient Centered Care
  • Gastrointestinal Cancer Treatment
  • Genitourinary Cancer Treatment
  • Breast Cancer Treatment

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
5-10 yrs
Location
Markham, Ontario
Posted
Jun 19, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Oak Valley Health

Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community health care organizations, dedicated to delivering high quality, patient-centred care. Across our two hospitals — Markham Stouffville Hospital and Uxbridge Hospital — as well as Reactivation Care Centre, more than 480,000...

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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