Pathologist

Interior Health Authority; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player invites applications for a full-time Anatomical Pathologist position in the beautiful Kelowna area. This role offers the opportunity to provide essential consultative and diagnostic services while engaging in academic activities at a leading medical program. With a vibrant community and stunning natural surroundings, Kelowna is an ideal place to live and work. The position comes with relocation assistance and a competitive remuneration package, making it a fantastic opportunity for qualified candidates looking to make a significant impact in their field.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Engagement in Academic Activities

Access to Outdoor Pursuits

Qualifications

• MD and eligibility for a full medical license in BC.
• Certification in Anatomical Pathology required.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultative and diagnostic surgical pathology services.
• Engage in academic activities with the Southern Medical Program.

Skills

Anatomical Pathology

Consultative Services

Diagnostic Surgical Pathology

Education

MD

Fellowship Training in Anatomical Pathology

Job description

The Interior Health Authority (IHA) of British Columbia (BC), Canada invites applications for a full-time Anatomical Pathologist position, located at Kelowna General Hospital (KGH), in the city of Kelowna, BC, Canada. The IHA serves a population of approximately 750,000 across a geographically diverse region of southern BC through 6 regional hospitals. The IHA Department of Laboratory Medicine currently has 44 regional pathologists and laboratory physicians, while additional positions are being actively recruited at several regional centres.

The successful applicant will provide consultative and diagnostic surgical pathology and autopsy services in Kelowna. The position includes opportunities to engage in academic activities in the Southern Medical Program of the University of British Columbia (UBC), which trains 32 medical students per year in Kelowna.

IHA processes more than 100,000 surgical pathology specimens annually, including approximately 35,000 at KGH.

Qualifications for the position include an MD and eligibility for a full medical licence in the Province of BC Canada with certification in Anatomical Pathology. Fellowship training or the equivalent subspecialty experience in an academic setting is required for this busy general surgical pathology practice.

For all candidates, relocation assistance of up to $9,000 - $15,000 based on move location (with eligible receipts) is available. Remuneration is governed by the BC Provincial Pathology payment grid.

For international graduates, please review assessment routes at www.royalcollege.ca and register with www.HealthMatchbc.org for pre-assessment of credentials for a BC license.

Visitors flock to the Kelowna area to visit internationally renowned wineries, sample produce from the many and varied orchards, partake in locally sourced cuisine, and attend museums, galleries, symphonies, and theatre. Kelowna is situated on the 80-mile-long Lake Okanagan, in a mountain valley renowned for its long hot summers and, in winter, ample dry snowfall on the surrounding mountain ski hills, giving this area a unique variety of outdoor pursuits.

Apply today to live, work, and play where others only vacation! It's better here!

Please email CV and expression of interest to Health Match BC