Locum Anatomical Pathologist

Position Overview

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine - Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO)
Eastern Ontario Regional Laboratory Association (EORLA)

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine of the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario invites applications for a full or part time locum position in Anatomical Pathology. The division handles between 4,200-4,500 surgical specimens. There are between 90-100 autopsies a year.

The division is located in a modern facility with a state-of-the-art laboratory. The regionalization of pediatric pathology services for the entire catchment area of Eastern Ontario offers exciting opportunities for clinical and academic work originating from the region.

For Full time locum, the successful candidate will share in the pediatric surgical pathology, gastrointestinal and placental pathology with the other 2 full-time pediatric and perinatal pathologists.

For part-time weekend on call locum, the successful locum candidate will provide weekend on-call coverage from Friday at 4:00 PM until Monday at 8:00 AM, working collaboratively alongside a senior technologist who will be available to assist throughout the assignment. This position offers excellent operational support to ensure seamless continuity of care, with the organization open to arranging flexible scheduling terms on an individual basis to accommodate the selected professional.

Salary: $7,775.00/week or $2,200.00/weekend on call

Basic Requirements

The candidate must hold an MD degree, appropriate certification in a relevant field of pediatric and perinatal pathology and must be licensed in the province of Ontario.

As a pre-condition of contract, all new CHEO/EORLA employees or contractors will be required to obtain and provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Criminal Records Check dated within six (6) months from the date of issue.

*Mandatory Vaccination Policy*
Per the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, if you are successful in the selection process, an offer of employment/contract 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.

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, this advertisement is directed primarily, but not exclusively, to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. Employment equity is a core policy of the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Eastern Ontario Laboratory Association (EORLA) and the University of Ottawa; women, Indigenous peoples, members of visible minorities, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Process
Please forward your application, curriculum vitae and the names of three references via email to:

Dina El Demellawy MD, PhD, FRCPC, DRCPSC
Interim Co-Chief, Anatomic Pathology Division
Pediatric Pathologist – CHEO

Email: [email protected]

Ivan M. Blasutig, PhD, FCACB
Interim Co-Chief, Anatomic Pathology Division
Laboratory Director & Site Chief, CHEO

Email: [email protected]

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 thoroughly 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.