Position: Obstetrician-Gynecologist (OBGYN)

Unit:  Medical Affairs

Status: – Full-time OBGYN

St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital

We are currently recruiting a full-time OBGYN to join our team at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital (STEGH). We are a group of four generalists, attending approximately 830 deliveries each year.

STEGH is a level 2A hospital with full pediatric and anesthesia support. We also provide consultative services to midwives. Locum positions are also available with the possibility of transitioning to a permanent position should a physician be interested.

The position is available immediately, and offers:

• Ample OR time (minimum 2 days per month)
• Newly built operating rooms (2018), with access to laparoscopy and hysteroscopy
• Home call, one week day and one weekend a month
• Access to Ambulatory Care for minor procedures, such as LEEPs
• Opportunity to teach and mentor residents and medical students through Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University

The ideal candidate is:

• FRCSC certified
• Registered with CPSO
• Canadian Citizen/Permanent resident
• Interested in minimally invasive gynecology or urogynecology (considered an asset)

About St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital

St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital (STEGH) is a fully accredited hospital serving the City of St. Thomas and all seven municipalities within the County of Elgin. STEGH operates 179 acute inpatient beds with over 1,000 staff, approximately 230 physicians, and close to 200 volunteers. With a proud history and legacy in the community for almost 70 years, STEGH offers a full range of medical and surgical services.

In the last five years, STEGH constructed a new North Building that houses a state-of-the-art Emergency Department, four new operating theatres, and an open concept mental health facility.

One of the region’s largest employers, STEGH is an award-winning facility and was named one of the World’s Best Hospitals by Newsweek in 2022.

Learn more about what makes STEGH unique: (link removed)

About St. Thomas, Ontario
St. Thomas is a growing community, located in Southwestern Ontario, about 20 km south of London. Its population is 42,000, and it was ranked #3 Best Community to Live in Canada by Maclean’s magazine in 2021. St. Thomas is a 20 minute drive from the beaches of Lake Erie and the town of Port Stanley. At the heart of Elgin County, the City offers beautiful hiking and biking trails, and a variety of amenities and activities to enjoy. Discover more about beautiful Elgin County: (link removed) 

St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration for an interview will be contacted.