Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologist

Vancouver Coastal Health; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 230,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid training & leadership op

Wellness programs for staff

Recognition programs

Job summary

Vancouver General Hospital invites a full-time Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologist to join a large group of Anatomic Pathologists. The role blends clinical service with academic responsibilities, including teaching residents and fellows and contributing to quality management.

The successful applicant will collaborate with UBC, engage in research, and participate in administrative tasks while maintaining strong diagnostic responsibilities and excellence in patient care at VCH.

Qualifications

• Must be certified by the College of Physicians of BC or College of Dental Surgeons of BC.
• Fellowship eligibility or certification with RCPSC/CRD(Canada) preferred.
• Research and teaching experience in OMOP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in diagnostic laboratory activities and on-call rosters.
• Engage in quality management and administrative duties.
• Contribute to research projects and academic teaching at UBC and VCH.
• Support clinical education of residents and fellows.

Skills

Diagnostic pathology

Teaching & mentoring

Education

CPSBC or CDSBC certification

FRCPC/FRCDC eligible

Job description

Job Title

Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologist

Work Site

Vancouver General Hospital

Status

Permanent

Start Date

January 4, 2027

Compensation Type

Salary

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

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Vancouver General Hospital is looking to hire a full-time oral and maxillofacial pathologist to join a large group of Anatomic Pathologists.

This is a blended clinical and academic position, requiring the successful applicant to provide diagnostic support and consultative expertise. This is a busy service, with significant teaching responsibilities: Vancouver General Hospital serves as a training centre for Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology (OMOP), Pathology, and Dermatology residents and Head and Neck fellows; the successful candidate will also participate in teaching of undergraduate and graduate students, and in administrative tasks, including quality management, committee work and collaboration in health authority initiatives. With research experience and publications, the applicant will be expected to work synergistically with the affiliated research programs, continuing the tradition of academic excellence at UBC and Vancouver Coast Health.

This position will also be a clinical faculty position in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of British Columbia (UBC). Clinical faculty appointments at UBC will be at a rank determined by the Appointments and Promotion Committee of the UBC Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. An applicant holding a PhD with a strong track record of publications and OMOP teaching experience, as well as independent sign-out experience is preferred. In accordance with Canadian Employment and Immigration requirements, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. Qualified applicants must be Canadian Board certified in the OMOP, hold a good standing as an OMOP Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada, and be eligible for full licensure with the College of Oral Health Professionals of BC.

UBC and its affiliates hire based on merit and support employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted in follow-up. The start date for this position will be January 4, 2027, or as soon thereafter as possible.

As Consultant Pathologist With Vancouver Coastal Health, You Will

• Participate fully in all aspects of the diagnostic laboratory.
• Participate in an on-call roster to meet the clinical needs of the Division.
• Participation in quality improvement and quality management as part of clinical responsibilities.
• Participate in administrative duties that may be assigned by the Division and/or Department.
• Contribute to the academic productivity of the Division through collaborative pursuit of clinical research projects, participation in educational programs, and other academic activities.

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, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

Education, Licensing, & Experience

• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) OR College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia (CDSBC) - Mandatory
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) OR Canadian Dental Services Plans Inc. (CDSPI) - Mandatory
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) OR Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada (FRCDC) - Eligible

Interested applicants meeting the above qualifications should forward their curriculum vitae, a statement of career plans, including teaching and research, and contact information of three referees by email to Dr. Eric Belanger, Head - Division of Anatomical Pathology, Vancouver General Hospital at [e-mail].

Feel free to reach out to Khuushali Raja, Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor: [e-mail] for further information.