Hematopathologist

Horizon Health Network is seeking a Pathologist with Hematopathology training to join our collegial and collaborative team in beautiful Fredericton, New Brunswick.

This role will be part of the Department of Laboratory Medicine, which includes a team of 10 pathologists, 1 microbiologist, and 1 chemist. This role would have the successful candidate participating in a hemepath rotation (including peripheral blood, bone marrow and flow cytometry) with 2-3 other pathologists as well as general surgical pathology signoued. It would be an asset if the candidate had an interest in lab leadership, in particular within the hematology lab. Regional hematopathology support is available from our teams in Saint John and Moncton, both of which have established hematopathologists who can provide consultative and collaborative support when needed.

Why you should work here

New Brunswick offers a safe and welcoming community with a relaxed lifestyle and a true work-life balance, enriched by its diverse Indigenous, Anglophone, and Francophone heritage.

Horizon Health Network is the largest health authority in the region, employing dedicated professionals focused on delivering high-quality care. Our employees collaborate with community partners to provide accessible health programs and services to over half a million people through our 12 hospitals and more than 100 medical facilities and clinics.

Located in the scenic St. John River Valley, Fredericton is New Brunswick’s vibrant capital—perfect for individuals and families. As an officially bilingual city with a strong francophone community, it offers French-language education, cultural events, and healthcare at Le Centre communautaire Sainte-Anne. Residents enjoy a wide range of activities: water sports, golf, biking trails, skiing at Crabbe Mountain, live theatre, art galleries including the renowned Beaverbrook Art Gallery, and festivals like the Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival and Frostival. Attractions like the Boyce Farmer’s Market and Science East make Fredericton a dynamic place to live.

Incentives & Remuneration

Remuneration for the position is based on New Brunswick Medicare’s Alternate Funding Plan (AFP), with a range of $378,000 - $416,000.

Successful applicants may be eligible to receive the following:

• Urban recruitment incentive of $50,000.00 with a 2-year return of service.

• Moving expense reimbursement is also available.

What you will do

The physician will work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team, adhere to evidence-based practices aligned with Horizon Health Network’s mission. Protected research time is available for qualified candidates.

• Provide onsite medical reporting and consultation on peripheral blood morphology, bone marrow morphology, coagulation and flow cytometry and transfusion medicine.
• Clinical duties include medical oversight for technologists, regulatory issues, quality assurance, hemovigilance and occurrence management.
• Participate in the after-hours on-call rota.
• Practice in a collaborative fashion as a member of an interdisciplinary team and consult with members of other health professions as appropriate.
• Participate in the use of departmental and corporate evidence-based rules of practice to ensure that expected standards of care are achieved.
• Participate in the education of technologists, medical students, and residents.

(Note: These responsibilities are the basic and prime duties associated with this position; other related and allied duties may be assigned from time to time as may be necessary to the operation of Horizon Health Network.)

Who you are

• Hematopathology certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or acceptable equivalent. Alternatively, applicants may hold RCPSC certification in either General Pathology/Diagnostic and Clinical Pathology or Anatomical Pathology/Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology (or acceptable equivalent) with additional fellowship training in Hematopathology.
• Must hold a valid license to practice medicine in the Province of New Brunswick.
• Must be a member in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick.
• Must have current malpractice insurance from the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) appropriate to the category of practice or equivalent.
• Strong diagnostic and clinical skills with a commitment to high-quality patient care
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team and across regional sites
• Demonstrated interest in continuous improvement, quality assurance, and innovation in laboratory medicine

The physician must also meet continuing education requirements, adhere to departmental and health authority policies, comply with relevant legislation, and follow professional ethical standards set by regulatory bodies.