City : Hamilton

Category : Other

Industry : Education

Employer : McMaster University

 Academic Anatomical Pathologist 

Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine Program and McMaster University 

Hamilton, Ontario 

Applications are invited for an Anatomical Pathologist position in the Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine Program (HRLMP), with an academic appointment in the Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine at McMaster University.   

The successful candidate will have subspecialty expertise through a recognized fellowship, or at least five years practice experience in Breast Pathology, including related molecular/biomarker testing and reporting.  Additional experience in Gynecological Pathology and Cytopathology is preferred. Strong surgical pathology and frozen section skills are required.  

Applicants must hold certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or equivalent, in Anatomical or General Pathology, and be licensed or eligible to obtain medical licensure in the Province of Ontario.   

The successful candidate will hold an academic appointment at a rank commensurate with their skills and experience.  They will be expected to participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. A commitment to academic scholarship in the areas of education, quality improvement, knowledge translation, innovation, and/or clinical/translational research is essential. 

About the HRLMP, McMaster, and Hamilton: 

The HRLMP encompasses five tertiary care hospitals operated by Hamilton Health Sciences and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton and employs more than 30 anatomical pathologists in all subspecialties.  McMaster University plays an integral role in the educational and economic life of Hamilton, providing a stimulating academic environment with unique opportunities for clinical and basic research.   

Hamilton is the tenth largest city in Canada with a diversified economy, a multicultural population, an active arts and culture scene, breathtaking natural beauty, and safe and welcoming neighborhoods. We believe HRLMP is a great place to work – and Hamilton is a great place to call home.  For more information about HRLMP you can visit https://www.hrlmp.org/ 

For more information about Hamilton, please visit https://www.destinationontario.com/en-ca/cities-towns/hamilton  

The Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine at McMaster University is recognized for its excellence in basic and clinical research, outstanding diagnostic and clinical medicine, and for its strong undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate education, all of which illustrate the expertise and diversity of our faculty and staff.  For more information, please visit https://pathologymolecularmedicine.healthsci.mcmaster.ca/   

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.  To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens.  Applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship; however, all applications must include one of the following statements: 

Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada 

No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada 

How to Apply

Interested candidates are to submit a:  

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  Letter of interest, which includes an equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) statement reflecting on their past and present activities in EDI, and how they plan to contribute to our EDI mission when they join HRLMP/McMaster;  

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  Curriculum vitae;  

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  Names and contact information for at least three referees.  Please note letters of reference will not be requested or reviewed at the application stage; letters of recommendation from referees will be requested at later stages of the search process.   

All documents are to be submitted to the McMaster University careers site McMaster Careers 

Applications will be accepted until this position is filled. 

Please address your letter of interest to: 

Dr. Ihab El-Shinnawy 

Discipline Director, Anatomical Pathology 

Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine Program