Respiratory physician | Burlington, Ontario, Canada

confidential • Full-time • Burlington, Ontario, Canada • C$ 350k - C$ 400k / year • 3m ago

Job Overview

Respirologist — Community Practice with Integrated Clinical Research | West GTA, ON

Established Respiratory Practice | West Greater Toronto Area | Full-Time

About the Opportunity

An established and high-volume outpatient respiratory practice in GTA West, is seeking a respirologist to join the clinic in a principal clinical and investigator role.

Operating for over 15 years, the clinic has developed a strong reputation within GTA West and maintains a loyal patient base supported by longstanding referral relationships with family physicians across the region.

In addition to a well-organized and busy clinical practice, the clinic includes an integrated clinical research division conducting sponsor-funded Phase II–IV respiratory trials. This structure provides a unique opportunity for physicians interested in expanding their career into clinical research while maintaining a robust outpatient practice.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to participate in and eventually lead clinical trials with the support of an experienced research team and established sponsor relationships.

The Practice

Established 15+ years with a loyal patient base of 2,500+ active patients
Strong referral relationships with family physicians across the surrounding community
Conditions treated include COPD, asthma, chronic cough, dyspnea, bronchiectasis, and pulmonary fibrosis
Routine consultations booked within 4–6 weeks; urgent cases within one week
Fully paperless EMR with same-day reporting to referring physicians
Dedicated, experienced clinical and research support team in place
No on-call responsibilities
Access to tertiary care facility for consultation on challenging cases
No hospital duties required

The Research Division

Active Phase II–IV clinical trial site with strong, recurring sponsor demand
Clinical research team managing day-to-day research operations
Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification is required and can be completed online — candidates without prior research experience are encouraged to apply
A structured onboarding period with direct mentorship in pharmaceutical research operations will be provided to the right candidate

What We Are Looking For

Required:

Medical degree and completion of Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) residency training in Internal Medicine and Respirology
Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) with certification in Respirology
Active or eligible CPSO licensure in good standing
Ability to manage a high-volume outpatient practice
Full-time commitment (Monday–Friday)

Strongly Preferred:

Any exposure to clinical research during training or practice — participation as a sub-investigator or research assistant is an asset
Familiarity with pharmaceutical sponsor relationships or CRO processes
Interest in developing as a Principal Investigator for sponsored clinical trials
Experience in an outpatient community respirology practice

The Ideal Candidate:

Enjoys both patient care and the intellectual challenge of clinical researchValues strong referral relationships with community physiciansIs organized, responsive to referrers, and values the collegial relationships that sustain a referral-based practice
Is interested in developing experience as a clinical research investigator
Takes a “patient centric” approach towards patient care.

Compensation

Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
Base Range: $350K to $400K, depending on experience
Meaningful additional income generated through clinical trial participation
Full details provided to qualified candidates

Start date: June 2026

Why the West GTA

The West GTA offers an exceptional quality of life — a lakefront community with strong schools, easy highway access, and a well-established medical referral network. The practice draws from a broad regional catchment with limited local respirology competition.

Application Process

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a CV and brief letter of interest to drpkillorn@gmail.com.

All inquiries will be handled confidentially.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $350,000.00-$400,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2026-06-15