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. Areas of specific interest include head and neck (particularly endocrine), cytopathology and dermatopathology. There is potential to incorporate relevant aspects of next generation sequencing (NGS) into practice in the areas of specialization. There is also opportunity to participate in teaching and research activities as the department prepares to build its capacity with welcoming the new medical school and research institution. The successful candidate will be based at Brampton Civic Hospital. 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. Collegiality, interpersonal and communication skills are also valued. 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. Serving 1.3 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.
The competition will remain open until filled. Submit your expression of interest to mso.recruitment@williamoslerhs.ca:
Attention: Dr Brian Olsen, Corporate Chief of Laboratory Medicine
