Academic Anatomical Pathologist/Renal Pathologist
Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine Program and McMaster University

HAMILTON, ONTARIO (CANADA). Applications are invited for an Anatomical Pathologist position in the Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine Program (HRLMP), with an academic appointment at McMaster University. Competency in renal pathology, including pathology of renal transplantation, proven by renal pathology practice, and recent fellowship training and/or membership in the Renal Pathology Society are requirements of the position. Experience in general surgical pathology, autopsy and cytology is also required.

While applications are invited from all qualified applicants, we encourage applications from mid- to late-career pathologists. A senior pathologist with proven administrative experience will also have the opportunity to be considered for upcoming leadership positions.

The successful candidate must be eligible for an academic appointment and is expected to participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and in the development of a research program.

This position is based at the St. Joseph’s Healthcare site of the HRLMP, which is a large tertiary care teaching facility and the site for the Regional Renal Transplant Program and Urology Institute. It is also the site for regional programs in respiratory medicine, thoracic surgery and head and neck surgery.

Applicants must hold or be eligible for Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada certification in Anatomical or General Pathology and be able to obtain medical licensure in the Province of Ontario.

Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter, CV and the names and addresses of three referees to:

Dr. Vina Alexopoulou
McMaster University
HSC-2N19, 1200 Main Street West, Hamilton ON L8N 3Z5
Telephone: 905 521-2100, Ext. 76295
Fax: 905 577-8468
Email: barko@hhsc.ca

All interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine Program is committed to employment equity and welcomes applications from all qualified persons. The position will remain open until filled.

[17 July 2020, #9706]

Academic Gastrointestinal Anatomical Pathologist
Queen’s University

KINGSTON, ONTARIO (CANADA). The Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine in the Queen’s University Faculty of Health Sciences and its affiliated teaching hospitals is recruiting an academic Anatomical Pathologist with subspecialty training/expertise in gastrointestinal pathology. The ability to participate in other diagnostic pathology subspecialties and/or autopsy pathology would be considered an asset.

We are a very collegial department, with a strong culture of scholarship. The successful candidate with demonstrated potential to establish an innovative research program or focused interest in education may be provided protected time for these purposes. Areas of emerging interest in the Department include online education, digital pathology and physician wellness. The applicant will be expected to contribute to the clinical, scholarly and educational activities of the department and must demonstrate aptitude for teaching in undergraduate, graduate and residency training programs. There is the potential for significant flexibility in the balance of service and academic time commitments for this position. The compensation package is very competitive. The province of Ontario provides for an annual uniform minimum level of compensation for hospital based pathologists which is currently $359,432.

Candidates must be eligible for medical licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario and must hold postgraduate qualifications in Pathology. Preference will be given to applicants who hold certification from the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada or the American Board of Medical Specialties. Appointment will be at an academic rank commensurate with experience.

One of Canada’s leading universities, Queen’s has a long-standing reputation for academic excellence, research and a diverse and vibrant learning environment. With its strong tradition of public service, the University has helped to shape Canadian values and policies, educating notable political and cultural figures. Queen’s University is located on the shores of Lake Ontario, in the heart of historic Kingston, midpoint between Montreal, Toronto, and the nation’s capital.

This is an international search and the University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen's is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ persons. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

To comply with Federal laws, the University is obliged to gather statistical information about how many applicants for each job vacancy are Canadian citizens / permanent residents of Canada. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or citizenship, however, all applications must include one of the following statements: “I am a Canadian citizen / permanent resident of Canada”; OR, “I am not a Canadian citizen / permanent resident of Canada." Applications that do not include this information will be deemed incomplete.

Evaluation of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a letter of interest (including one of the two statements regarding Canadian citizenship / permanent resident status specified in the previous paragraph) together with a CV and the names and full contact information of three referees to:

Dr. Tim Childs, Anatomic Pathology Service Chief
Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine
Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario K7L 3N6
Telephone: 613-533-2850
Fax: 613-533-2907
Email: Timothy.Childs@kingstonhsc.ca (electronic submission preferred)
Website: https://pathology.queensu.ca

The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please contact: Barb Latimer at bal@queensu.ca.

[30 March 2020, #9448]

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. Specialty training or an interest in neuropathology, genomics and/or laboratory management is an asset.

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.

[18 June 2020, #9619]

Academic Genitourinary 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 genitourinary pathology at the rank of Assistant, Associate or full Professor. The expected start date will be August 15th, 2020 or will be mutually agreed upon.

The candidate must demonstrate excellence in clinical, research and teaching activities in genitourinary 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 genitourinary 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
Interim 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 July 17th, 2020 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.

[10 July 2020, #9674]