Pathologist

Grand River Hospital; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Canada is searching for a full-time Pathologist to join their team. Responsibilities include providing surgical pathology and cytopathology services, supporting hematology programs, and contributing to Digital Pathology initiatives. Candidates should have a license to practice in Ontario and relevant certifications. New graduates are welcome to apply, and the organization values collaboration and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience in independent practice is a plus, though new graduates will also be considered.
• Additional fellowship training in Hematopathology is an asset.
• Strong team player with exceptional interpersonal and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Join a team of 11.5 Pathologists providing surgical pathology and cytopathology services.
• Support busy Lymphoma and Malignant Hematology services.
• Contribute to Digital Pathology implementation.

Skills

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Education

License to practice independently in Ontario

Certification in anatomical or general pathology

Job description

Position: Pathologist

Position Vacancy: Department of Laboratory Medicine

Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive health‑care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo‑Wellington and beyond. WRHN is redefining the health‑care experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered community‑driven health care.

At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities. By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.

The Department of Laboratory Medicine at Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN) is seeking a full time Pathologist to join our existing team of 11.5 Pathologists providing surgical pathology and cytopathology services. The Pathology laboratory receives a wide variety of specimens, including breast, gastrointestinal, gynecological and genitourinary oncologic resections. Every year, our laboratory performs approximately 5 million tests. We are continually evolving to meet all inpatient and outpatient needs by making use of new analyzers with improved testing methods, automated systems, education for our staff, and efficient use of available resources. Our laboratory staff members include pathologists, hematopathologists, microbiologist, biochemist, pathologists’ assistants, medical laboratory technologists, medical laboratory technicians, and administrative staff.

About us: Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN) has 3 locations: Midtown, Queen’s Blvd and Chicopee. WRHN functions as an integrated system with well‑defined and complementary clinical programs to serve both the local community and the region. Each hospital site has acute care ER. Queen’s Blvd Hospital is a Regional Cardiac Care Centre and a Centre of Excellence for Respiratory and Thoracic Care. Midtown Hospital hosts several regional programs including a Regional Cancer Centre, a Complex Malignant Hematology centre with an autologous stem cell transplant programme, Hepatobiliary Surgical Programme, and stroke, renal and mental health programmes. Our laboratory facilities are well equipped including a large menu of immunohistochemical stains and the anatomic pathology system is integrated with the hospital information systems. Our pathology practice includes a broad, rewarding case mix comprising surgical pathology, cytopathology, hematopathology. We are very excited to be currently validating and implementing Digital Pathology. The Pathologist group is also supported by a very experienced Pathologist Assistant (PA) group and affiliated with the PA program at Western University. The pathologist group also provides medical leadership for the clinical laboratory.

Position Requirements

• License to practice independently in Ontario from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO);
• Certification in either anatomical or general pathology from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or American Board of Pathology Certified;
• Experience in independent practice is a plus, though new graduates will also be considered.
• Additional fellowship training in Hematopathology would be a particular asset as the successful candidate would be required to provide support to our busy Lymphoma, Malignant Hematology service and Benign Hematology programs.
• Fellowship training or subspecialty expertise in breast, gastrointestinal, genitourinary pathology and surgical pathology would be considered an asset, although all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
• The applicant must also be a strong team player who has exceptional interpersonal and collaborative skills.

Interested candidates are invited to inquire about this opportunity by sending their curriculum vitae by email to the attention of Lindsay Caroppo, Medical Affairs Coordinator, [e-mail]

New employees must provide documentation/proof of COVID‑19 vaccination status, a 2‑step TB test, as well as proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chickenpox) prior to their start date at Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN). New Employees will require clearance from Employee Health, Safety and Wellness before they are able to begin any position within WRHN.

WRHN is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.

Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

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