Ophthalmologist

Position Overview

The Timmins and District Hospital (TADH) is seeking a full-time Ophthalmologist to join our innovative, multi-disciplinary referral and teaching hospital.

TADH is searching for a second provider to join our ophthalmology department. The successful candidate will enjoy access to ophthalmic surgery OR, laser suite WITH Nd-YAG, Argon and diode capabilities as well as a minor procedure room to support a truly comprehensive ophthalmology practice. With this appointment the candidate will receive full surgical privileges with generous operating room time

There is also an opportunity to teach and mentor medical students and family medicine residents, through affiliation with the Northern Ontario School of Medicine and ophthalmology residents from the University of Toronto.

You will be joining a team that provides exceptional patient and family-driven care, in a supportive trauma-informed, and culturally safe manner. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join us in our Mission: Providing Exemplary Care to Northerners.

Position Requirements

Candidates must:

have (or be eligible for) Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada with certification in Ophthalmology.
be (or eligible to be) licensed to practice as an ophthalmologist in the Province of Ontario.
have (or be be eligible to obtain) Canadian Medical Protective Associate (CMPA) coverage.
possess excellent surgical and clinical skills.
have a commitment to patient safety and high standards of care.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is a combination of Fee-for-Service, a lucrative Northern Specialist Alternate Payment Plan, and an On-Call model.

Incentives

The Timmins and District Hospital provides an incentive package up to $60,000 over four years.
Applicants are eligible for a repayable interest-free loan up to $150,000.
Applicants can apply for the Ministry of Health Northern and Rural Recruitment and Retention Initiative (N3R). The N3R Initiative includes an $94,168 incentive over a 4-year period for Canadian citizens and permanent residents who establish a full-time practice in Timmins.

About the Hospital and Community

The Timmins and District Hospital (TADH) is a 225-bed district hospital serving a local population of 41,000 and a catchment area of 110,000. The Timmins and District Hospital is a fully accredited referral and teaching hospital and offers a full range of Medical, Surgical, Critical Care, Maternal/Child, Long Term Care, and Mental Health and Addiction Services. Affiliated with the NOSM University, in addition to several colleges and universities in Ontario, our hospital actively supports ongoing learning opportunities for medical residents and learners, post-secondary and high school students.

The City of Timmins provides:

world-class outdoor recreation at your doorstep (hiking, mountain biking, downhill and XC skiing, golf, water sports, snowmobiling, fishing and hunting).
great life-work balance, by living in a city with all the necessary facilities and services (shopping, education, recreation, spousal employment opportunities, regional airport, and more).
a very short commute (the average work commute is less than 10 minutes).
a lower cost of living than most other cities in Ontario (a very nice 3-4 bedroom / 2 bathroom, fully detached home, in a great neighborhood, can be purchased for under $400,000).
Please visit Move To Timmins to learn more about why you should move to “the City with a Heart of Gold”.

November 4, 2026

The Details

Working at the TADH
Title	Ophthalmologist
Department	Ophthalmology
Position Status	Full-Time
Hours of Work	Flexible
Rate of Pay	Fee-for-service / On-Call Compensation / Northern Specialist APP
Benefits	No benefits
Deadline	Until filled

Ophthalmologist