Breast Pathologist
Laboratory Medicine and Genetics Program

MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO (CANADA). Trillium Health Partners (THP) is the largest community-based academic health network in Ontario, including ten clinical programs, the Regional Cancer Centre and the Regional Molecular Genetics Program.

We are seeking one (1) full-time pathologist with training in AP (or AP/CP), fellowship training in breast pathology, excellent interpersonal skills, a commitment to an inter-professional care model, and a demonstrable track record in medical education and/or research. Significant practice experience and leadership in quality management of breast pathology services may be considered equivalent to fellowship training. Fellowships in other areas would be an asset. The candidate must hold (or be eligible for) an independent practice license in Ontario and must be certified in AP or AP/CP by the RCPSC or equivalent (e.g. American Board of Pathology).

The successful candidate will manage a high volume breast pathology service and participate in our general pool of surgical pathology, including intra-operative consultations and autopsies. They will participate in our quality management program and multidisciplinary conferences.

THP is affiliated with the University of Toronto, Mississauga Academy of Medicine and the candidate will participate in teaching of undergraduate/postgraduate medical trainees. Opportunity exists to participate in clinical and applied research through an academic appointment.

The position is based out of Credit Valley Hospital (2200 Eglinton Avenue West, Mississauga) with rotational coverage at Mississauga Hospital (100 Queensway West, Mississauga) and Queensway Health Centre (150 Sherway Drive, Toronto). Remuneration will be in accordance with the Uniform Minimal Level of Compensation (UMLC) for the province of Ontario (currently $359,432 per annum).

Interested candidates should submit their letters of interest and curriculum vitae along with the names of three (3) references to the email below:

Matthew Cesari, MDCM, FRCPC
Program Chief and Medical Director
Laboratory Medicine and Genetics Program
Telephone: 905.813.4093
Fax: 905.813.4132
Email: sean.sia@thp.ca

For detailed information on the hospital, please visit: www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca.

[28 January 2021, #10340]

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Division of Hematopathology and Transfusion Medicine
Academic Hematopathologist
Eastern Ontario Regional Laboratory Association (EORLA) and the University of Ottawa (UO)

OTTAWA, ONTARIO (CANADA). We are seeking an academic hematopathologist to join our team providing transfusion medicine (TM) and hematopathology (HP) services including coagulation testing, bone marrow examinations, flow cytometry, hemoglobinopathies and routine/special lab hematology.

A major client of EORLA, the Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is a quaternary academic health sciences centre with one of the largest leukemia programs in Canada treating 60-80 new patients with acute leukemia and performing over 200 bone marrow transplants per year. The program is helping Ontario build capacity for CAR T-cell therapy for ALL and lymphoma patients. TOH's benign hematology program produces world-leading research in thrombosis. We operate the department's state-of-the-art molecular oncology diagnostic laboratory which includes NGS platforms for assessing solid and hematologic malignancies in support of precision medicine and clinical trials.

Candidates must be eligible for licensure by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) and must have, or be eligible to obtain, certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (or acceptable equivalent) in Hematological Pathology. CPSO pathway 3 or 4 candidates from the US will be considered. The successful candidate will contribute to all areas of HP-TM service work including on-call and regional consultation duties. Expertise or a demonstrable interest in hemostasis/thrombosis is an asset.

The successful candidate will have academic appointment at UO and participate in teaching and research. Rank will be commensurate with experience according to university guidelines. Salary and benefits accord with Uniform Minimum Level of Compensation for pathologists in Ontario. The position is available immediately and the competition will remain open until it is filled. We regret only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

About EORLA and Ottawa:
Please visit eorla.ca and Google "why choose Ottawa".

This advertisement is directed primarily, but not solely, to citizens or permanent residents of Canada. Women, Indigenous people, members of visible minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Bilingualism is an asset, not a requirement.

Please email letter of interest, CV, and contact information of three references to:

Ms. Tyra Young, Administrative Assistant
c/o Michael Rutherford MD, PhD, Head, Division of Hematopathology/Transfusion Medicine, EORLA
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
The Ottawa Hospital General Campus, EORLA Lab, 3rd Floor, Rm. #3887
501 Smyth Rd, Ottawa, ON K1H 8L6
Email: tyyoung@eorla.ca

[25 March 2021, #10578]

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Division of Anatomical Pathology
Renal Pathologist
Eastern Ontario Regional Laboratory Association (EORLA) and the University of Ottawa

OTTAWA, ONTARIO (CANADA). Applications are invited for a full-time pathologist position with a starting date as soon as possible. We are seeking candidates with fellowship training and/or significant working experience in renal pathology. You will join the service with another renal pathologist. Our annual volume is approximately 400 adult native and allograft kidney biopsies. Pathologist is also expected to provide services for one or more other surgical pathology subspecialties as well as participate in consultation services.

The minimum requirements to apply include a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree, license to practice in Ontario, and Royal College of Physicians (Canada) certification or equivalent in Anatomical Pathology. The candidate will have academic appointment at the University of Ottawa and is expected to participate in collaborative research and teaching activities. The competition will remain open until the position(s) are filled.

About EORLA:
EORLA operates 18 regional hospital-based licensed clinical laboratories across the Champlain Local Health Integration Network (CLHIN) of Eastern Ontario including the Ottawa Hospital and the Children Hospital of Eastern Ontario. The laboratory staff includes over 725 Medical Laboratory Professionals, 70 Medical/Scientific staff and 15 Pathology Residents.

The Division of Anatomical Pathology Reference Laboratory at the Ottawa Hospital processes more than 75,000 surgical pathology specimens and 20,000 cytology specimens per year. The Division operates a subspecialty-based practice with a high proportion of GI, Gyne and Breast cases. The Division has a state-of-the-art molecular oncology diagnostic laboratory which includes next generation sequencing technology and other platforms to support precision medicine and clinical trials.

About Ottawa:
Ottawa is the national capital of Canada and the fourth largest city in Canada. An affordable cosmopolitan and multicultural city, Ottawa is built for outdoor and art enthusiasts.

This advertisement is directed primarily, but not solely, to citizens or permanent residents of Canada. Women, aboriginal people, members of visible minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Bilingualism is an asset but not a requirement.

Send by email: Curriculum vitae, a letter of interest, and the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three references to:

Ms. Joanne Hodgins, Regional Administrative Coordinator
c/o Harman Sekhon, MD, MSc, PhD
Chief, Division of Anatomic Pathology, EORLA
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
The Ottawa Hospital General Campus, 4th floor, CCW, Room 4240
501 Smyth Rd, Ottawa, ON K1H 8L6
Email: johodgins@eorla.ca

[24 March 2021, #10477]

Chair/Chief, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

OTTAWA, ONTARIO (CANADA). The University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine (FoM), The Ottawa Hospital (TOH), CHEO and the Eastern Ontario Regional Laboratory Association (EORLA) invite applications and nominations for this senior leadership position. The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is founded on three pillars - clinical service delivery, research and teaching and offers the full breadth of modern testing in a dedicated, timely and efficient manner. The Department also administers a collaborative graduate program in Pathology and Experimental Medicine. The successful candidate will work with their administrative co-leads to oversee laboratory services at 16 member hospitals delivering over 13 million tests annually; manage a team of over 70 Medical and Scientific staff; oversee the academic activities in 3 academic member hospitals and supporting bilingual undergraduate and post graduate teaching programs for medical students and residents. The candidate will be the board appointed Departmental Chief at the Ottawa Hospital and CHEO; Chief of Staff at EORLA as well as lead the academic portfolio for Faculty.

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine offers a wide variety of routine and esoteric tests in a dedicated, timely and efficient manner. As a key member of EORLA's senior management team, they will help ensure high quality laboratory services are available within all hospitals in the region, whether they be large academic facilities or small community hospitals. They will also lead the development and introduction of new laboratory techniques required to enhance diagnostic procedures in our population.

The successful candidate will lead the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine with its:

• National and international leaders in clinical care, education and research;
• Collegial and supportive medical school and hospital administration;
• Extensive undergraduate, postgraduate and fellowship training programs;
• Recognized delivery of laboratory services through the EORLA.

Applicants must meet the following qualifications:

• A seasoned leader willing to take on the challenge of leading within each of the four (4) organizations simultaneously;
• A proven track record of engaging teams, balancing multiple organizational proirities and the effective delivery of clinical services, academic excellence and research in alignment with the mission, vision, values, policies and objectives of each organization;
• An outstanding leader who has demonstrated national or international impact in one or more of the following domains: record in patient care, teaching, academic leadership and research;
• Experience working within the context of a regional health system or in a laboratory serving multiple institutions;
• A clinician or researcher who is in good standing with their professional governing body;
• A university rank of Associate or Full Professor;
• Eligibility for medical licensure in Ontario (if applicable); and
• Fluency in one official language with at least a passive knowledge of the other.

Pathology Practice Opportunity

SUDBURY, ONTARIO (CANADA). Health Sciences North (HSN) is recruiting a full-time general (AP/CP) Pathologist. As the tertiary referral centre for Northeastern Ontario, HSN serves >600,000 residents and hosts the Regional Cancer Centre.

Our department currently includes 11 pathologists providing services to HSN and other hospitals throughout Northeastern Ontario in the following areas: surgical pathology, cytology, hematopathology, flow cytometry, transfusion medicine, forensics, genomics, microbiology, chemistry. The team also includes a Biochemist, Microbiologist and Cytogeneticist.

Candidates should have anatomic and clinical pathology training with skills that complement those of the current group. Applicants with specialty training or an interest in genomics and/or laboratory management will be given preference.

In addition to service work, pathologists at HSN are encouraged to participate in research at the HSN Research Institute and are required to seek faculty appointments at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine. Most clinical and academic work is completed at the HSN main site, 41 Ramsey Lake Road. Compensation is fee-for-service originating from the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care and Ontario Health Insurance Plan.

Sudbury offers an exceptional quality of life, with excellent schools, abundant lakes and extensive recreational opportunities and is near Georgian Bay and Muskoka, and a 50 minute flight or 3-4 hour drive from Toronto.

Candidates must be eligible for licensure by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) and have obtained, or be eligible to obtain, specialty qualifications from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and/or the American Board of Pathology. CPSO pathway 3 or 4 candidates from the US will be considered.

Interested individuals should send a cover letter and CV to rmcclure@hsnsudbury.ca or to:
Dr. McClure
Department of Pathology
Health Sciences North, 41 Ramsey Lake Road
Sudbury, Ontario, P3E 5J1
Canada

HSN thanks all applicants, but only those selected for interview will be contacted.

[1 December 2020, #10163-2]

Neuropathology Practice Opportunity

SUDBURY, ONTARIO (CANADA). Health Sciences North (HSN) is recruiting a full-time general (AP/CP) Pathologist with specialty training in neuropathology. As the tertiary referral centre for Northeastern Ontario, HSN serves >600,000 residents and hosts the Regional Cancer Centre.

Our department currently includes 11 pathologists providing services to HSN and other hospitals throughout Northeastern Ontario in the following areas: surgical pathology, cytology, hematopathology, flow cytometry, transfusion medicine, forensics, genomics, microbiology, chemistry. The team also includes a Biochemist, Microbiologist and Cytogeneticist.

In addition to service work, pathologists at HSN are encouraged to participate in research at the HSN Research Institute and are required to seek faculty appointments at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine. Most clinical and academic work is completed at the HSN main site, 41 Ramsey Lake Road. Compensation is fee-for-service originating from the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care and Ontario Health Insurance Plan.

Sudbury offers an exceptional quality of life, with excellent schools, abundant lakes and extensive recreational opportunities and is near Georgian Bay and Muskoka, and a 50 minute flight or 3-4 hour drive from Toronto.

Candidates must be eligible for licensure by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) and have obtained, or be eligible to obtain, specialty qualifications from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and/or the American Board of Pathology. CPSO pathway 3 or 4 candidates from the US will be considered.

Interested individuals should send a cover letter and CV to rmcclure@hsnsudbury.ca or to:
Dr. McClure
Department of Pathology
Health Sciences North, 41 Ramsey Lake Road
Sudbury, Ontario, P3E 5J1
Canada

HSN thanks all applicants, but only those selected for interview will be contacted.

[1 December 2020, #10163-1]

Academic Cytopathologist

TORONTO, ONTARIO (CANADA). The Laboratory Medicine Program of the University Health Network (UHN) is seeking an Anatomical Pathologist with diagnostic and research training/expertise in cytopathology at the rank of Assistant, Associate or full Professor. The expected start date will be July 1st, 2021 or will be mutually agreed upon.

The candidate must demonstrate excellence in clinical, research and teaching activities in cytopathology.

The successful candidate will join a team of subspecialty pathologists operating within a large academic laboratory medicine program at the University Health Network. The program offers diverse diagnostic expertise, excellent teaching activities, and exciting basic and clinical research activities/ opportunities. Candidates must have or be eligible for licensure in the Province of Ontario and hold a Fellowship in Anatomic Pathology with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or equivalent. Subspecialty Fellowship training in cytopathology is required. Responsibilities will include participating in diagnostic and consultation service for UHN and its client facilities, as well as self-initiated and collaborative research and teaching activities. The successful candidate should be eligible for an academic appointment in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, University of Toronto, with a rank commensurate with academic qualifications. Salary and benefits are in accordance with the uniform minimal level of compensation for pathologists in the Province of Ontario (currently approximately $367,000 per annum).

Of note, the current cytopathology director, who reports to the division head of anatomical pathology, is retiring. As such, an incoming cytopathologist staff member may have leadership opportunities within the service.

University Health Network is one of Canada's largest acute care teaching organizations with over 1000 beds and 7 priority programs in Advanced Medicine & Surgery, Oncology & Blood Disorders, Transplantation, Neural & Sensory Science, Heart & Circulation, Musculoskeletal Health & Arthritis, and Community & Population Health. It maintains a major commitment to excellence in healthcare delivery, research and teaching. University Health Network is a fully affiliated hospital of the University of Toronto.

The University of Toronto and University Health Network are strongly committed to diversity within its community and welcome applications from visible minority group members, women, aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

The Search Committee will begin to consider applications received by March 19th, 2021 for shortlisting. The position will remain open until filled. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

University Health Network is a major landmark in Canada’s healthcare system, and a teaching hospital of the University of Toronto. Building on the strengths and reputations of each of our four remarkable institutions, the organization brings together the talent, resources, technology and skills that make it an international leader in healthcare.

Interested applicants should send their curriculum vitae, a brief statement of their career plans, and the names of three references to:

Dr. Ilan Weinreb
Division Head, Anatomical Pathology
University Health Network
Laboratory Medicine Program
200 Elizabeth Street, 11th floor
Toronto, Ontario M5G 2C4
Fax: (416) 340-5517
Email: Ilan.Weinreb@uhn.ca

[18 February 2021, #10440]

Clinician Scientist
Neuropathology of Neurodegenerative Diseases

TORONTO, ONTARIO (CANADA).

Business: University Health Network
Position: Clinician-Scientist in the Neuropathology of Neurodegenerative Diseases
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Wage: $134.17/hour
Benefits: Eligible for discretionary benefits in accordance with the Hospital policy and Ministry of Health funding
Site: Toronto, Ontario
Terms of Employment: Permanent Full-time
Contact: Email Dr. Ilan Weinreb, Head, Anatomic Pathology, University Health Network, Laboratory Medicine Program at e-mail: Ilan.weinreb@uhn.ca

The Tanz Centre for Research in Neurodegenerative Diseases (Tanz CRND) at the University of Toronto and the Krembil Research Institute (KRI) at the University Health Network in Toronto Canada are seeking a mid-career neuropathologist clinician-scientist in the area of neurodegenerative diseases, particularly but not exclusively Parkinson’s disease and other degenerative parkinsonian disorders.

Duties: Clinical work, incl. teaching and service, largely dedicated to the neuropathology of neurodegenerative diseases
• Dedicated clinical and basic laboratory-based self-initiated and collaborative research
• Lead research program focused on one or more of the following themes:
  • Discovery and validation of the molecular and cellular pathogenesis of neurodegenerative diseases;
  • Development of innovative models including computational, cellular or animal models;
  • The development and validation of biomarkers for detection of disease and measurement of disease progression;
  • Development and preclinical validation of novel targets for potential disease modifying therapies;
• Conduct microscopic and chemical analyses of laboratory samples and specimens;
• Supervise laboratory activities;
• Act as consultants to other physicians.

Requirements
• Graduation from an approved Medical school is required
• Four to Five years of specialty residency training in neuropathology and neurology is required;
• Neuropathology training is required with certification (Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or it’s equivalent);
• Eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and Licensing by the Province of Ontario;
• Postdoctoral experience
• Demonstrated research excellence
• Ability to qualify for an appointment at the Associate Professor level (status only) In the Department of LMP at the University of Toronto
• Proven track record in the field

Academic Genitourinary Pathologist

TORONTO, ONTARIO (CANADA).

Employer: University Health Network (UHN)
Position: Academic Genitourinary Pathologist
Terms of Employment: Permanent / Full Time
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Employment Address: 200 Elizabeth Street, Toronto, ON M5G 2C4
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours/week
Language: English
Benefits: Eligible for discretionary bonuses and increases in salary. Eligible for pension, health insurance and life insurance. Eligible for benefits in accordance with the Hospital policy and Ministry of Health funding.
Salary: $303,000 to $313,000 annually, including Ministry of Health Laboratory Medicine Funding Framework Agreement (LMFFA) top-up
Contact: Ilan.Weinreb@uhn.ca

The University Health Network Laboratory Medicine Program and the University of Toronto are seeking a faculty member at the Assistant / Associate Professor / Full Professor level with diagnostic and academic expertise in the area of Genitourinary Pathology.

Duties:

• Diagnose Diseases
• Order laboratory tests and other diagnostic procedures
• Act as consultants to other physicians
• Prepare, administer and grade examinations, laboratory sessions or discussion groups
• Prepare, administer and grade examinations, laboratory assignments and reports
• Conduct medical research
• Study the nature, cause and development of diseases in humans and the structural and functional changes caused by diseases
• Conduct microscopic and chemical analyses of laboratory samples and specimens
• Supervise laboratory activities
• Conduct research in field of specialization and publish findings in scholarly journals or books
• May provide professional consultative services to government, industry and private individuals

• Medical Degree is required
• Certification in Pathology from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or its equivalent
• Eligibility for registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
• The successful candidate will have a joint academic appointment in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, University of Toronto
• A strong track record in diagnosing Genitourinary Pathology expertise, including previous working experience as a genitourinary pathologist
• 4 to 5 years of specialty Residency Training is required with an additional 1 to 2 years subspecialty fellowship training in Genitourinary Pathology

Academic Gynecologic Pathologist

TORONTO, ONTARIO (CANADA). The Laboratory Medicine Program of the University Health Network (UHN) is seeking an Anatomical Pathologist with diagnostic and research training/expertise in gynecologic pathology at the rank of Assistant, Associate or full Professor. The expected start date will be July 1st, 2021 or will be mutually agreed upon.

The candidate must demonstrate excellence in clinical, research and teaching activities in gynecologic pathology.

The successful candidate will join a team of subspecialty pathologists operating within a large academic laboratory medicine program at the University Health Network. The program offers diverse diagnostic expertise, excellent teaching activities, and exciting basic and clinical research activities/ opportunities. Candidates must have or be eligible for licensure in the Province of Ontario and hold a Fellowship in Anatomic Pathology with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or equivalent. Subspecialty Fellowship training in gynecologic pathology or several years of expertise in this subspecialty is required. Responsibilities will include participating in diagnostic and consultation service for UHN and its client facilities, as well as self-initiated and collaborative research and teaching activities. The successful candidate should be eligible for an academic appointment in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, University of Toronto, with a rank commensurate with academic qualifications. Salary and benefits are in accordance with the uniform minimal level of compensation for pathologists in the Province of Ontario (currently approximately $367,000 per annum).

University Health Network is one of Canada's largest acute care teaching organizations with over 1000 beds and 7 priority programs in Advanced Medicine & Surgery, Oncology & Blood Disorders, Transplantation, Neural & Sensory Science, Heart & Circulation, Musculoskeletal Health & Arthritis, and Community & Population Health. It maintains a major commitment to excellence in healthcare delivery, research and teaching. University Health Network is a fully affiliated hospital of the University of Toronto.

University Health Network is a major landmark in Canada’s healthcare system, and a teaching hospital of the University of Toronto. Building on the strengths and reputations of each of our four remarkable institutions, the organization brings together the talent, resources, technology and skills that make it an international leader in healthcare.

Interested applicants should send their curriculum vitae, a brief statement of their career plans, and the names of three references to:

Dr. Ilan Weinreb
Division Head, Anatomical Pathology
University Health Network
Laboratory Medicine Program
200 Elizabeth Street, 11th floor
Toronto, Ontario M5G 2C4
Fax: (416) 340-5517
Email: Ilan.Weinreb@uhn.ca

The University of Toronto and University Health Network are strongly committed to diversity within its community and welcome applications from visible minority group members, women, aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

The Search Committee will begin to consider applications received by December 25th, 2020 for shortlisting although the process may begin in the new year. The position will remain open until filled. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

[30 November 2020, #10154]