Academic Pathologist

Job Description

The Department of Laboratory Medicine is seeking a full-time anatomical or general pathologist. The Division of Anatomic Pathology is pursuing a hybrid model of staffing and service delivery, supporting a number of members in specialist roles, wholly or in part. The pathologist will have undergone fellowship training. There is also opportunity to participate in teaching and research activities as the department prepares to build its capacity with welcoming the new school of medicine and research institution. The successful candidate will be based at the Brampton Civic Hospital site. Remuneration for this full-time position will be in accordance with the uniform minimum level of compensation for pathologists in Ontario.

Qualifications

Candidates must be eligible for licensure in the Province of Ontario with certification in Anatomic Pathology, Anatomic Pathology/Clinical Pathology or General Pathology by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or recognized equivalent. Experience in independent practice is a plus, though new graduates will also be considered. Expertise in digital pathology and other aspects of Informatics would be desirable, given near term plans of the organization to advance in these areas. Demonstrated interest in medical leadership, and laboratory management would also be seen as advantageous. The position requires excellent communication skills in English. Additional languages are considered an asset as we serve a highly diverse population.

About the Program

The laboratory medicine program consists of a collegial laboratory medical team that includes anatomic pathologists, hematopathologists, medical microbiologists, a molecular pathologist, and clinical biochemist. There is a standout team of medical technologists collaborating with the laboratory physician group, providing high quality immunohistochemistry and 10-colour flow cytometry support. Furthermore, the department includes a division of advanced diagnostics, featuring next generation sequencing capability, including recent introduction of NGS testing relevant to myeloid cancers and acute leukaemia.

About Osler

William Osler Health System (Osler) includes Brampton Civic Hospital, Etobicoke General Hospital, and Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health and Wellness. 3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke, and surrounding communities within the central west region and nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety. Osler is accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive.

Osler is an integral clinical partner in the development of Ontario’s new school of medicine, in partnership with Toronto Metropolitan University and as part of its transition to an academic health centre. In addition, we are an affiliated academic community teaching site for the McMaster University Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine; Family Medicine Program, and there is ample opportunity to participate in clinical education with medical students and residents.