Dentist-in-Chief - Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Hospital for Sick Children
University of Toronto · CA
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About the Role
The Department of Paediatric Dentistry at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, is inviting applications for the position of Dentist-in-Chief. This is a full-time role for an academic paediatric dentist and leader in paediatric oral health.
Responsibilities
- Full clinical practice, research, and education.
- Administrative responsibilities as required by a Department Chief.
- Provide effective and collaborative leadership and vision at the hospital, provincial, national and international levels.
- Management proficiency, dispute resolution, communications expertise, mentoring capabilities, the ability to engender trust, function collaboratively with all manner of clinical teams and administration.
- Develop a long-term vision for the Department which integrates with the mission of Peri-Operative Services, the Hospital and the University of Toronto.
Requirements
- Evidence of excellence in teaching and research is required.
- Eligible for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor at the University of Toronto.
- Eligible for certification with the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario.
- Must obtain an appropriate Visa, if applicable.
- Must be a senior academic with an international reputation.
Skills
- Paediatric oral health leadership
- Clinical practice
- Research
- Education
- Administrative leadership
- Management proficiency
- Dispute resolution
- Communications expertise
- Mentoring capabilities
- Ability to engender trust
- Collaborative functioning
Location
- St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Senior academic
Education Level
- Associate Professor at the University of Toronto
- Certification with the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario
Salary/Compensations
- $200,000 to $400,000 for 40 hours per week, commensurate with qualifications and experience, and which will be supplemented by clinical billing activity.
- A per annum stipend, in recognition of the administrative leadership responsibilities associated with the Department Chief role, will be provided.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Life
- Group Insurance
- Pension
- Vision
- Support for relocation expenses
About the Company
- The Department of Paediatric Dentistry at The Hospital for Sick Children consist of 18 dental surgeons, orthodontists and paediatric dentists, provides dental care for children and adolescents under 18 years whose treatment is best managed in a multidisciplinary hospital environment.
- It is integral to the Ontario Cleft Lip and Palate Craniofacial Dental program and is a major clinical training and research centre for the University of Toronto Graduate Paediatric Dentistry program.
- The Department also provides training to hospital staff, community dentists, physicians and families through affiliation with the University of Toronto.
- SickKids, located at 555 University Avenue in downtown Toronto, is among the largest children’s hospitals in North America and has a long history of excellence in clinical care, research and education.
- It was named the number one paediatric hospital in the world in 2025, by Newsweek magazine.
- SickKids is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto and is located adjacent to the University campus and to numerous specialty hospitals and biomedical research institutes.
- Toronto is a vibrant and multicultural city, widely recognized as one of the most diverse cities in the world, with approximately half of its residents born outside Canada and representation from more than 250 ethnicities.
- This diversity is reflected in the city’s neighbourhoods, food scene, Michelin-starred restaurants across Toronto and the surrounding region, and strengths in key sectors such as life sciences, finance, information, and communications technology.
- As one of the largest cities in North America, Toronto offers a dynamic downtown, diverse neighbourhoods, strong schools, and access to leading universities.
- It is regularly recognized in global city, travel, and liveability rankings.
- World-famous lake and wilderness country and year-round outdoor recreation are easily accessible, as are two hub airports for regional and international travel.
Equal Opportunity
- All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.