Consultant Pathologist, Oral and Maxillofacial VGH

Job Title:

Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologist

Work Site:

Vancouver General Hospital

Status:

Permanent Full-Time

Start Date:

January 1, 2026

Compensation Type:

Salary

Come work as an Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Vancouver General Hospital is looking to hire a full-time oral and maxillofacial pathologist to join a large group of Anatomic Pathologists.

This is a blended clinical and academic position, requiring the successful applicant to provide diagnostic support and consultative expertise. This is a busy service, with significant teaching responsibilities: Vancouver General Hospital serves as a training centre for Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology (OMOP), Pathology, and Dermatology residents and Head and Neck fellows; the successful candidate will also participate in teaching of undergraduate and graduate students, and in administrative tasks, including quality management, committee work and collaboration in health authority initiatives.  With research experience and publications, the applicant will be expected to work synergistically with the affiliated research programs, continuing the tradition of academic excellence at UBC and Vancouver Coast Health.

This position will also be a clinical faculty position in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of British Columbia (UBC).  Clinical faculty appointments at UBC will be at a rank determined by the Appointments and Promotion Committee of the UBC Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.

An applicant holding a PhD with a strong track record of publications and OMOP teaching experience, as well as independent sign-out experience is preferred. In accordance with Canadian Employment and Immigration requirements, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.  Qualified applicants must be Canadian Board certified in the OMOP, hold a good standing as an OMOP Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada, and be eligible for full licensure with the College of Oral Health Professionals of BC. 

Education, Licensing, & Experience:

• Current College of Dental Surgeons of BC (CDSBC) – Full
• Canadian Dental Services Plans Inc. (CFSPI) – Mandatory
• Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada (FRCDC) – Desired

In accordance with Canadian Employment and Immigration requirements, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.  Qualified applicants will be eligible for full licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC and will hold Canadian certification in Anatomical Pathology or General Pathology, as well as either American Board certification in Dermatopathology or fellowship training that includes a commensurate amount of Dermatopathology and clinical Dermatology experience.  UBC and its affiliates hire based on merit and support employment equity.  All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted in follow-up.  The start date for this position will be January 1, 2026, or as soon thereafter as possible.

Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Khuushali Raja, Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor: or click "Apply Now."

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

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