Posted 2 months ago
Thoracic Surgeon
@ Horizon Health Network
Saint John, New Brunswick
Overview
Horizon Health Network is hiring a General Thoracic Surgeon for its Regional Thoracic Surgery Program at Saint John Regional Hospital, providing inpatient and outpatient thoracic surgical care with on-call duties shared across the Division. The role offers a base salary of $684,000 per annum plus an on-call stipend of $300.00 per day, with hours normally 0800 to 1600 Monday to Friday. A $50,000 urban recruitment incentive with a 2-year return of service is available to successful applicants.
Pay:
$684,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Provide inpatient and outpatient thoracic surgical care
- Perform high-volume lung, esophageal and mediastinal surgery
- Share on-call duties with the Division, including weekends and holidays
- Participate in education, research and quality improvement
- Collaborate with oncology, cardiac, ICU and radiology teams
Requirements summary:
- Medical degree and postgraduate General Thoracic Surgery training
- Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons certification
- Eligibility for licensure with the CPSNB
- Advanced written and spoken English
- Proven acute care experience and advanced MIS skills
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-08
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Physicians & advanced practice |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day, holidays, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Royal College certification |
| Education | Professional degree (MD, JD…) (required) |
| Fields of study | Medicine, General Thoracic Surgery |
| Perks mentioned | Performance bonus, Home office allowance |
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Horizon Health Network
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Horizon Health Network is the largest of two regional health authorities in New Brunswick, Canada. We are proud to be one of the largest employers in New Brunswick and the second-largest health authority in Atlantic Canada. Our leadership and health care providers are experts in diverse areas of health and community services and provide services to half a million people. We were selected as one of Atlantic Canada’s Top Employers (2026). Looking for a life-changing career opportunity? If you imagine yourself contributing to a health authority that plays a role in research, education, innovation and health and wellness – we want to hear from you! Visit MyHorizonCareer.ca to learn more. Le Réseau de santé Horizon est la plus grande des deux régies régionales de la santé du Nouveau-Brunswick. Nous sommes fiers de figurer parmi les plus importants employeurs au Nouveau-Brunswick et d’être la deuxième plus importante régie de la santé au Canada atlantique. La haute direction et les fournisseurs de soins d’Horizon possèdent une expertise reconnue dans divers secteurs de la santé et des services communautaires et offrent des services à plus d’un demi-million de personnes. Notre organisation a été nommée parmi les meilleurs employeurs au Canada atlantique en 2026. Vous cherchez une occasion de carrière qui pourrait changer votre vie? Si vous vous imaginez faire partie d’une régie de la santé qui joue un rôle important dans la recherche, l’éducation, l’innovation, la santé et le mieux-être, faites-nous signe! Visitez le site MyHorizonCareer.ca/?lang=fr pour en savoir plus.
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- People associated on LinkedIn
- 4,629
- Reported office locations
- 180 Woodbridge St, Fredericton, New Brunswick E3B 4R3, CA
- Other recorded names
- HORIZON HEALTH NETWORK
- Horizon Health Network
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Horizon Health Network is the largest of two regional health authorities in New Brunswick, Canada. We are proud to be one of the largest employers in New Brunswick and the second-largest health authority in Atlantic Canada. Our leadership and health care providers are experts in diverse areas of health and community services and provide services to half a million people. We were selected as one of Atlantic Canada’s…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Fredericton, New Brunswick |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 99 |
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This is the life-changing opportunity you’ve been looking for. Join a division that believes in collaboration, teamwork, research, medical education, innovation, and excellence in clinical care.
Horizon Health Network is seeking a General Thoracic Surgeon to be a part of our Regional Thoracic Surgery Program at the Saint John Regional Hospital - a key component of our province-wide vision for surgical excellence grounded in national best practices.
You’ll collaborate with a wide network including the New Brunswick Heart Centre, Trauma Services, and Medical and Radiation Oncology to deliver integrated, patient-centered care.
This new regional program will deliver care aligned with the Canadian Association of Thoracic Surgeons and Cancer Care Ontario’s Level 1 standards, including:
- Multidisciplinary, high-volume surgical practice focused on lung, esophageal, and mediastinal pathology
- Access to advanced diagnostics, interventional radiology, endoscopy, and comprehensive cancer services
- Integration with medical oncology, radiation oncology, trauma, and pulmonary medicine
- Emphasis on rapid access and evidence-based perioperative care
- Technology & Infrastructure: A robotic surgery platform is already in place, with a Hybrid OR currently in development to further enhance the delivery of complex thoracic procedures.
- Collegial Culture: Collaborate with subspecialty teams and join an inclusive, interdisciplinary environment.
- Participation in the CATS National Database Program facilitating quality improvement and research opportunities.
Why you should work here
New Brunswick offers a safe and welcoming community with a relaxed lifestyle and a true work-life balance, enriched by its diverse Indigenous, Anglophone, and Francophone heritage.
Horizon Health Network is the largest health authority in the region, employing dedicated professionals focused on delivering high-quality care. Our employees collaborate with community partners to provide accessible health programs and services to over half a million people through our 12 hospitals and more than 100 medical facilities and clinics.
Located on the beautiful bay of Fundy, Saint John offers coastal living, vibrant arts and culinary scenes, and quick access to wilderness—all without the big-city grind. You'll also enjoy a lower cost of living and a close-knit, welcoming community.
Incentives & Remuneration
Remuneration for this position is based on a recently renewed, competitive New Brunswick Medicare Alternate Funding Plan for Thoracic Surgery. Base salary is $684,000 per annum with incremental increases in 2027 and 2028. There is an additional Mandated On-Call stipend of $300.00 per day. Medical education remuneration is based on set Dalhousie University rates. Hours of work are normally provided between 0800 and 1600 Monday to Friday.
Successful applicants may be eligible to receive the following:
- Urban recruitment incentive of $50,000.00 with a 2-year return of service.
- Moving expense reimbursement is also available.
What you will do
The Physician will provide both inpatient and outpatient thoracic surgical care and share on-call duties with the Division. A typical schedule includes:
- Access to a modern MIS suite, da Vinci Xi robot, and Illumisite bronchoscopy platform.
- Collaborative care with cardiac surgery, ICU, respiratory, oncology, radiology, ENT, and plastics.
- Ongoing capital upgrades: new ICU, hybrid OR, endoscopy suite, and oncology clinic.
- Support from a full-time Thoracic Surgery Clinical Assistant.
- Office-based and ambulatory patient care, inpatient rounds, and hospital consults.
- Assigned OR time and 1-in-3 on-call coverage, including holidays and weekends.
- Interdisciplinary collaboration and adherence to evidence-based standards.
- Active participation in education, research, and continuous quality improvement.
- Commitment to Horizon Health Network’s mission, values, and AFP deliverables.
- Accurate documentation and coverage planning for absences.
Academic Affiliation: The Saint John Regional Hospital is a teaching hospital and part of Horizon’s strategic plan to grow research and innovation. Members of the Division are required to be part of the medical education program partnering with Dalhousie University New Brunswick. Members are eligible for an academic appointment with Dalhousie University
Who you are
- You possess a Medical Degree from a recognized medical school and postgraduate training in General Thoracic Surgery with Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons certification.
- You must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick.
- Written and spoken competence in English is required at an advanced level. Bilingual skills would be considered an asset.
- Proven experience in acute care settings and possess advanced MIS skills.
- Ability to perform under pressure while maintaining high standards of patient care.
- Commitment to ongoing education and research within the field of thoracic surgery.
Interested? Apply Today!
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