Head, Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine

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

Job summary

A leading health service provider in Calgary seeks a Head of the Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine. This full-time role involves leadership in academic and clinical work, maintaining high standards in service and quality, and active participation in medical education. The position offers an excellent remuneration package ranging from $364,597 to $424,123 annually, tailored based on experience. This unique opportunity within a top research university and health service emphasizes collaborative leadership and operational excellence.

Benefits

Relocation assistance

Excellent remuneration package

Qualifications

• MD, eligible for licensure in Alberta, and certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or American Board.
• Skills in quality assurance, operational efficiency, and care appropriateness.
• Ability to work collaboratively and balance service with quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.
• Maintain high standards and participate in quality assurance programs.
• Engage in undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate teaching.

Skills

Effective communication

Operational efficiency

Quality assurance

Dynamic adaptability

Collaboration

Education

MD and eligibility for licensure in Alberta

Certification by Royal College/American Board

Job description

Head, Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine

Alberta Precision Laboratories Ltd. (APL) in partnership with the Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine in the Cumming School of Medicine (CSM) at the University of Calgary (UofC), invites applications for a 1.0 FTE (full‑time) position with an academic staff appointment as the Associate Professor or Professor level with 0.3 FTE for Head, Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine position.

UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest‑ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands‑on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking.

Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) is the sole provider of lab services in the province of Alberta and is party to an affiliation agreement with the University of Calgary. APL performs over 30+ million tests annually providing laboratory tests for five acute care facilities in Calgary, one community laboratory and 9 rural health laboratories in Southern Alberta.

Job Summary & Responsibilities

The contingent‑term appointment will be joint with APL and will include 50% protected time for academic work (including the Department Head role) and 50% time for clinical work.

This is a key leadership position within the Cumming School of Medicine (CSM) with a collaborative partnership with the Sector Medical Director, South, APL. The successful candidate will be offered a contingent‑term appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor level. The APL medical staff position is a contractor position with APL. Academic appointment will be offered as a UofC employee.

The successful candidate must maintain the highest possible standards of practice including prompt delivery of services to match established performance indicators and turnaround times, must actively participate in quality assurance, quality control and quality improvement programs, and must actively participate in undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate medical teaching.

Qualifications

• MD, eligibility for licensure in the Province of Alberta, and certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and/or by the American Board of Pathology in Laboratory Medicine.
• Ability to contribute collegially to the group practice and laboratory operations.
• Ability to obtain the appropriate professional liability coverage.
• 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 imperatives in a resource‑sensitive environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively, building trust in working relationships, and being an overall team player.

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 APL sponsorship.

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

Additional Information

• Position Classification: Full‑time
• Specialty: General Surgery
• Recruiting Organization: Alberta Precision Laboratories
• Compensation: An excellent remuneration package including relocation assistance is provided. Starting remuneration is commensurate with the level of fellowship training and experience. Remuneration range for a fellowship trained subspecialist Laboratory Physician / Pathologist in Alberta is $364,597.00 to $424,123.00 based upon years of practice experience.
• Community Info:

  Calgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and has been named one of the world's most livable cities for years. 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 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