Anatomical / General Pathologist with GI Fellowship (FMC)

Alberta Health Services; Canada; On-site; CAD 364,000 - 425,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Calgary is seeking a full-time Anatomical / General Pathologist with a GI Fellowship to join their team. The role involves maintaining high standards of practice, participating in quality assurance programs, and engaging in medical teaching. Candidates must hold an MD, be eligible for licensure in Alberta, and have certification in Anatomic Pathology, along with expertise in Gastrointestinal & Liver pathology. An excellent remuneration package with relocation assistance is provided.

Qualifications

• MD with eligibility for licensure in Alberta.
• Certification in Anatomic Pathology required.
• Subspecialty fellowship training or experience in Gastrointestinal & Liver Pathology.

Responsibilities

• Maintain standards of practice and deliver timely services.
• Participate in quality assurance and improvement programs.
• Engage in medical teaching at various educational levels.

Skills

Effective communication

Quality assurance skills

Operational efficiency

Collaborative teamwork

Education

MD

Certification in Anatomic Pathology

Fellowship training in Gastrointestinal & Liver Pathology

Job description

Anatomical / General Pathologist with GI Fellowship (FMC)

Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) is seeking a full-time Anatomical or General Pathologist with a Gastrointestinal (GI) Pathology Fellowship to join the team at the Foothills Medical Centre (FMC), Calgary, Alberta. Expertise in Gastrointestinal & Liver pathology is required and will comprise the majority of sign‑out activity.

Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Alberta Health Services (AHS), is a multi‑site, sole provider of comprehensive laboratory services in the province of Alberta. The depth and breadth of medical expertise results in a premium level of testing quality, service, follow‑up care, and support to our customers and their patients while ensuring the safety, accessibility, and stability of laboratory services.

Calgary Zone, APL, processes 30+ million tests, 260,000 surgical specimens, 200,000 gynecologic cytology specimens, and 10,000 non‑gynecologic cytology specimens annually. The successful candidate will join a team of 95+ laboratory physicians and scientists working mostly at an acute care institution with a large group of pathologists. Participation in an anatomic pathology on‑call rotation is expected.

APL also has an affiliation agreement with the University of Calgary (UofC). Depending on qualifications of the applicant, there are opportunities to practice in a sub‑specialty environment while participating in clinical and/or basic research activities. Teaching and interaction with a wide range of learners from undergraduate through postgraduate studies, including residents from anatomical and general pathology, are expected.

Job Summary & Responsibilities

The Anatomical / General Pathologist must maintain the highest possible standards of practice including prompt delivery of services to match established key performance indicators and provincial metrics, must actively participate in quality assurance and quality improvement programs, and must actively participate in undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate medical teaching.

The Anatomical / General Pathologist will report directly to the Foothills Medical Centre Site Chief in Calgary who in turn reports to the Sector Medical Director, South Sector (APL) and the provincial Chief Medical Laboratory Officer.

Qualifications

Qualifications include a MD, eligibility for licensure in the Province of Alberta with certification in Anatomic Pathology, Anatomic Pathology / Clinical Pathology by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or the American Board of Pathology and subspecialty fellowship training and/or extensive experience in Gastrointestinal & Liver Pathology. Additional interest/expertise in Bone and soft tissue, and/or endocrine pathology will be considered favorably. The successful incumbent will also be required to obtain the appropriate professional liability coverage.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate:

• Effective communication, skills in quality assurance, operational efficiency, and appropriateness of care.
• Ability to work in a dynamic changing environment that allows for delivery of quality service.
• Ability to balance service and quality imperative in a resource‑sensitive environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively, building trust in working relationships, and being an overall team player.

Candidates interviewed for this position may be considered for other suitable positions within the province.

In accordance with the Canadian Foreign Workers requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) respects, appreciates, and encourages diversity. This position is available for AHS Sponsorship.

Please note that all new staff to APL must provide criminal records check in compliance with the Protection for Persons in Care Act.

Additional Information

• Position Classification: Full‑time
• FTE: 1
• Recruiting Organization: Alberta Precision Laboratories
• Compensation: An excellent remuneration package including relocation assistance is provided. The pathologist will function as a contractor with APL. Starting remuneration is commensurate with the level of fellowship training and experience. Remuneration range for a Pathologist in Alberta is $364,597.00 to $424,123.00.
• Community Info:

  Calgary is one of the world’s cleanest cities and has been named the third most livable city in the world by Economist Intelligence Units. Calgary is a city of leaders - in business, community, philanthropy, and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world‑class dining and cultural events, including the Calgary Stampede, and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.

  • Posting Status: Open until a suitable candidate is found
  • Target Start Date: Feb 1, 2026