Clinical Engineer

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.

Reporting to the Director, Medical Engineering, the Clinical Engineer supports the planning, acquisition, implementation, and lifecycle management of medical equipment across the hospital.

This role works closely with clinicians, project teams, and Information Management & Technology colleagues to ensure that medical equipment and systems are safe, effective, integrated with hospital systems, and aligned with organizational priorities.

The position plays a key role in capital equipment projects, clinical technology integration, and supporting high-impact initiatives across patient care areas.

Here's What You'll Get To Do

Capital Planning & Procurement

• Collaborate with clinical stakeholders to define medical equipment requirements and specifications.
• Lead or support RFP/RFQ processes, including vendor evaluation, demonstrations, and selection.
• Assist in developing capital equipment budgets, schedules, and procurement plans.
• Supports the multi-year capital equipment planning and projections initiative.
  
  

Project Management & Implementation

• Coordinates deployment, installation, and commissioning of medical equipment.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams (e.g. clinical, Facilities, IMT, Finance, Procurement) to support hospital redevelopment and equipment projects.
• Provide status reporting and ensure project milestones and timelines are achieved.
  
  

Technology Assessment & Lifecycle Management

• Conduct technology assessments and support vendor selection processes.
• Evaluate equipment performance, cost of ownership, and lifecycle considerations.
• Assist with maintaining the medical equipment database and capital planning tools.
  
  

Clinical Systems Integration

• Collaborate with Information Services to ensure integration of medical equipment with hospital systems.
• Support cybersecurity, interoperability, and data integrity requirements for connected medical devices.
  
  

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Health Canada, CSA, and hospital standards for medical devices.
• Support hazard alert/recall processes and risk management activities.
• Participate in quality assurance and incident investigation related to medical equipment.
  
  

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a technical advisor to clinical programs and hospital committees.
• Liaise with vendors, consultants, and internal teams to support implementation and operations.
• Support training and adoption of new technologies by clinical staff.
  
  

Here's What You'll Need

Education & Certification

• Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering or related discipline (required)
• Master's degree in Clinical Engineering or equivalent (preferred)
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario, or eligibility to obtain
  
  

Experience

• Experience supporting capital equipment planning, procurement, and implementation projects
• Experience in a hospital environment preferred
  
  

Skills & Competencies

• Strong project management and analytical skills
• Solid understanding of medical devices, integration, and regulatory requirements
• Knowledge of hospital information systems and device connectivity
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment
  
  

Employment Type: 14 month CONTRACT with Benefits.

Here's What You'll Love

• Employee benefits coverage including but not limited to, HOOPP pension plan, health, dental and life insurance. The full benefits package will be discussed at the time of the offer.
• A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others.
• A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Health Equity and Inclusion.
• The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.
• For more on why you'll love working at SickKids, visit our careers site.
  
  

SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.

If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team. SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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