Pediatric Ophthalmologist

The successful candidate will be expected to have a clinical appointment with the University of Calgary, Cumming School of Medicine, Department of Surgery.  The successful candidate will become a member of the Section of Ophthalmology and the Section of Pediatric Surgery. 

The successful candidate will be expected to commit to pediatric ophthalmology care, both clinical and surgical at the Alberta Children’s Hospital.  There will be access to operating time at the Alberta Children’s Hospital, Rockyview General Hospital and Chartered Surgical Facilities in accordance with section policies.

The successful candidate is expected to participate in medical student, resident and fellowship teaching, including direct clinical and surgical teaching and didactic lectures.  The candidate will be expected to participate in the retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) screening program at all NICUs across the city.  There is an option for an adult cataract surgery allocation if desired.  In addition, the successful candidate will participate in the ophthalmology on-call group in accordance with the section of Ophthalmology. 

Qualifications:

Required qualifications include an MD, certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Ophthalmology. The candidate must have completed a minimum of one year fellowship training in Pediatric Ophthalmology. Applicants must be eligible for licensure in the province of Alberta with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta.  Please visit College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta for more information www.cpsa.ab.

The candidate must read, write, and speak English fluently.

Candidates must submit a complete application including a letter of interest, a letter of eligibility from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) if applicable, a curriculum vitae and three letters of reference to be considered.

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. 

Deadline for application is December 18^th, 2025

Please submit your application in PDF form to:  

Dr. Stephanie Dotchin

Section Chief, Section of Ophthalmology

Department of Surgery

via Program Administrator:

Marica Watt - Marcia.Watt@albertahealthservices.ca

Additional Information

• Position Classification: Full-time

• FTE: 1

• Unit and Program: Surgery

• Specialty: Ophthalmology

• Secondary Specialty: Pediatric Surgery (Ophthalmology)

• Recruiting Organization: Alberta Health Services

• Sponsorship Eligible: No

• Compensation: The successful candidate will bill Alberta Health on a fee-for-service basis. The Practitioner is responsible for purchasing health and insurance benefits. For complete details on the AMA benefits, please see www.albertadoctors.org.

• Posting Date:

• Closing Date: December 18, 2025