Head and District Chief - Division of Orthopedic Surgery, Department of Surgery - Halifax

The Department of Surgery, Dalhousie University/Nova Scotia Health are jointly recruiting a new academic and administrative leader for the Division of Orthopedic Surgery to be based at the QEII Health Sciences Centre.

The Division’s orthopedic surgeons provide tertiary care services to the province of Nova Scotia (population of approximately 1.09 million) and quaternary orthopedic care services to the Maritime provinces.  Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia.  We have over 22,000 employees who provide health care and support services in hospitals, health centers and community-based programs throughout Nova Scotia. 

To be considered for this position you bring significant leadership, clinical and educational skills, and administrative experience to this exciting role.  You have an established record of accomplishments in clinical service and experience as a contributor in an interprofessional team.  You will be an advocate for the Division of Orthopedic surgery and will work across the organization to ensure a positive environment and experience for patients, physicians and clinical mission of the Division of Orthopedic surgery. Division members have excellent opportunities for collaborative educational and research endeavors, and a key role of the Head will be to ensure rewarding and fulfilling career development. 

An academic appointment at the appropriate level will be granted in the Department of Surgery of Dalhousie University.  The Department offers a renumeration package under an alternative funding plan. 

Other requirements include certification in orthopedic surgery from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or equivalent with eligibility for licensure by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia.  Qualifications and expertise in research or education are considered important attributes.

Application instructions:

Interested candidates should send their curriculum vitae with names and addresses of three references by June 15, 2026 to:

Dr. Gail Darling

[email protected] 

QEII Health Sciences Center

1276 South Park Street, Suite 8-838

Victoria Building, Halifax, NS  B3H 2Y9

All those interested are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

The Department commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The Department encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, and persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.