General Pathology

HealthMatch BC; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare invites you to join their team as a Pathologist in North Vancouver. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, providing essential anatomical pathology and diagnostic services to various hospitals and diagnostic centers. With a focus on professional growth, the organization supports its staff through employer-paid training and wellness programs. Located in a vibrant community, this position not only promises a fulfilling career but also a chance to enjoy the beautiful outdoor lifestyle that North Vancouver offers. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Employer-paid training

Wellness supports

Recognition programs

Exclusive staff discounts

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a CPSBC license and be eligible for FRCPC.
• Post-residency subspecialty training in dermatopathology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide anatomical pathology and diagnostic services for multiple hospitals.
• Manage a workload of 32,000 surgical pathology specimens.

Skills

Anatomical pathology

Laboratory administration

Diagnostic hematopathology

Dermatopathology

Breast pathology

Education

Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) License

Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC)

Job description

Current College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) License Provisional Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) Mandatory Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) Eligible

Role and Facility Information

Come work as a Pathologist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Based at Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver, the North Shore Pathology Group provides anatomical pathology, laboratory administration, and diagnostic hematopathology for LGH, regional hospitals in Sechelt and Squamish, and diagnostic centers in Whistler and Pemberton. This includes a workload of 32,000 surgical pathology and non-gynecologic cytology specimens.

Based on documented trends in patient and case demographics, candidates with post-residency subspecialty training in dermatopathology and breast pathology will be given prioritized consideration. Remuneration levels are set by the MOH master agreement with the Doctors of BC.

Please include with your application a cover letter, CV, and any other relevant documents for review.

There are 3 vacancies available for this position.

Qualifications

Education, Licensing, & Experience:

1. Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) - Full/Provisional
2. Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) – Eligible

Please note that a resume and cover letter are required to apply for this position.

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.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

The city of North Vancouver is a dynamic urban municipality, which combines specialty shopping, thriving commercial areas and diverse housing. It is also an important maritime centre and transportation hub for the Greater Vancouver Regional District. Located at the edge of BC’s Coast Mountain range, North Vancouver is a scenic gateway to an enormous wilderness playground that contributes greatly to the quality of life of its citizens. With a favourable coastal climate characterized by mild winters and warm summers, it is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy sailing, swimming, cycling and skiing.