Pathologist

William Osler Health System; Brampton; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

William Osler Health System invites applications for a full-time Anatomical Pathologist in the Department of Laboratory Medicine. The successful candidate will work in a growing program with interests in Thyroid Pathology, Cytopathology, and Dermatopathology, with opportunities to incorporate next generation sequencing into practice.

The role includes teaching and research activities as the department expands for the new medical school and Osler Research Institute.

Qualifications

• Accredited medical degree or equivalent.
• Eligible for licensure in Ontario with Royal College certification in Anatomic Pathology or equivalent.
• New graduates welcome; independent practice experience is a plus.
• Ontario license in good standing.
• Expertise in Digital Pathology and informatics is desirable.
• Interest in medical leadership and laboratory management is advantageous.
• Subspecialty training is desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Sound critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Join the Department of Laboratory Medicine as a full-time Anatomical Pathologist.
• Fellowship trained with interests in Thyroid Pathology, Cytopathology, Dermatopathology.
• Potential to incorporate Next Generation Sequencing into practice.
• Contribute to teaching and research activities within the new medical school and Osler Research Institute.
• Based at Brampton Civic Hospital; participate in academic and clinical service.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership potential

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Education

Accredited medical degree

Ontario licensure eligibility

Tools

Digital pathology

Informatics/IT literacy

Job description

Company Description

One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities. We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.

A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to advance our role in cultivating the next generation of health care professionals in partnership with Toronto Metropolitan University’s School of Medicine and promoting medical innovations and breakthroughs through the Osler Research Institute for Health Innovation.

Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of world-class health care inspired by our people and communities. At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment. Join our team today!

Job Description

The Department of Laboratory Medicine is seeking a full-time Anatomical Pathologist to join a rapidly expanding and evolving program. As the department continues to grow in scope, complexity, and academic engagement, the Division of Diagnostic and Molecular 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 interest include Thyroid Pathology, Cytopathology and Dermatopathology. There is potential to incorporate relevant aspects of Next Generation Sequencing 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 the Brampton Civic Hospital site. Remuneration for this full-time position will be in accordance with the Uniform Minimum Level of Compensation (UMLC) for Pathologists in Ontario.

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.

Qualifications

• Accredited medical degree (or equivalent)
• 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
• License to practice and in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
• 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
• Additional subspecialty training desirable
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Sound critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Proven track record of attendance, punctuality and accountability
• Training or professional experience in informatics as applied to laboratory medicine an asset
• Models behaviour that aligns with Osler’s Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration
• Expertise in clinical teaching or clinical research preferred for those interested in education or research

Additional Information

Osler is a primary clinical partner for Toronto Metropolitan University School of Medicine and is an academic community partner with the University of Toronto’s Temerty Faculty of Medicine and McMaster’s Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine. Successful applicants are required to participate in academic activities, which may include teaching, research, or quality improvement initiatives. If the applicant does not currently hold an academic appointment with a medical school affiliated with the hospital, they must submit an application for a faculty appointment within three (3) months of their hospital appointment. Make an impact, lead and go beyond at Osler.

Osler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Medical Affairs at [e-mail].

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