Job Description

Position Overview Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine-Division of Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology Eastern Ontario Regional Laboratory Association (EORLA) and the University of Ottawa We are seeking a qualified Anatomical Pathologist with Molecular Pathology Fellowship to join our Division of Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology Reference Laboratory at the Ottawa Hospital and our team operating the department's state-of-the-art molecular oncology diagnostic laboratory which includes NGS platforms for assessing solid and hematologic malignancies in support of precision medicine and clinical trials. The minimum requirements to apply include a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree, eligibility for licensure by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (see cpso.on.ca), Royal College of Physicians (Canada) certification and/or equivalent board certification in Anatomical Pathology, and additional board certification/eligibility in Molecular Pathology or Molecular Genetics. In addition to signing out molecular pathology reports, the candidate will be expected to participate in diagnostic pathology in her/his area(s) of expertise. The Division operates a subspecialty-based practice with a high proportion of GI, GU, Gynecology and Breast cases, and the Reference Laboratory processes collectively more than 80,000 surgical pathology specimens and 20,000 cytology specimens per year. The candidate will have academic appointment at the University of Ottawa and is expected to participate in collaborative research and teaching activities. Rank will be commensurate with experience according to the University Guidelines. Salary and benefits accord with Uniform Minimum Level of Compensation (UMLC) for pathologists in Ontario, currently CAD 367,000. Basic Requirements The minimum requirements to apply include a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree, eligibility for licensure by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (see cpso.on.ca), Royal College of Physicians (Canada) certification and/or equivalent board certification in Anatomical Pathology, and additional board certification/eligibility in Molecular Pathology or Molecular Genetics. As a pre-condition of employment, all new EORLA employees will be required to obtain and provide a satisfactory Criminal Records Check dated within six (6) months from the date of issue. *Mandatory Vaccination Policy* Per EORLA's COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, if you are successful in the selection process, an offer of employment is conditional upon presentation of government issued documentation confirming that you have been fully vaccinated with a vaccine that has been approved in Canada. Any individual who cannot be vaccinated on medical grounds or other grounds recognized by the Human Rights Code can request an accommodation. Please note that with respect to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ontario Human Rights Commission’s (OHRC) position has been that a singular belief or personal preference against vaccinations and/or masks is not protected on the ground of creed under the? Code. About EORLA: (https://www.eorla.ca/) EORLA operates 18 regional hospital-based licensed clinical laboratories across the Champlain Local Health Integration Network (CLHIN) of Eastern Ontario including the Ottawa Hospital and the Children Hospital of Eastern Ontario. The laboratory staff includes over 725 Medical Laboratory Professionals, 70 Medical/Scientific staff and 15 Pathology Residents. About Ottawa: (https://ottawa.ca/en/living-ottawa) Ottawa is the national capital of Canada and the fourth largest city in Canada. An affordable cosmopolitan and multicultural city, Ottawa is built for outdoor and art enthusiasts. The city has more engineers and scientists per capital than any other city in Canada. This advertisement is directed primarily, but not solely, to citizens or permanent residents of Canada. Women, aboriginal people, members of visible minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Bilingualism is an asset but not a requirement. Only selected candidates will be contacted for interview and the competition will remain open until the position is filled. Application Process Send by email: Curriculum vitae, a letter of interest, and the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three references to: Ms. Joanne Hodgins, Regional Administrative Coordinator, Email: johodgins@eorla.ca c/o Harman Sekhon, MD, MSc, PhD Regional Chief and Director, Division of Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology, EORLA Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine The Ottawa Hospital General Campus, 4th floor, CCW, Room 4240 501 Smyth Rd, Ottawa, ON K1H 8L6 Equal Opportunity Employer The Eastern Ontario Regional Laboratory Association (EORLA) is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process. Application Information Please submit your online application by 11:59 p.m. EST the day the job posting closes. It is mandatory that you provide a throughly completed application with all the necessary information to help us determine whether you meet the qualifications as outlined on the job posting. Failure to do so will result in your being screened out of the competition. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Thank you for your cooperation and assistance.