Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) North Sector, in partnership with the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, in Edmonton, Alberta is seeking a qualified Anatomical / General Pathologist with Molecular Pathology Fellowship. This position includes split time between Anatomical/General and Molecular Pathology. Successful applicants will also be considered for appointment with the University of Alberta’s Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology. The Department of Lab Medicine & Pathology, with 100+ pathologists’ functions as a Center of Excellence, supported by state-of-the-art ancillary testing capabilities (immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, cytogenetics and molecular pathology).

Job Summary & Responsibilities
Pathologist must maintain the highest possible standards of practice including prompt delivery of services to match established key performance indicators and provincial metrics, must actively participate in quality assurance and quality improvement programs, and must actively participate in undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate medical teaching. The successful applicant will be involved in the diagnostic activity across sites in the Edmonton region and is expected to become an active zonal consultant in her/his area(s) of expertise. In addition to a sub-specialty practice, participation in general surgical pathology practice may be required. Comprehensive molecular pathology training is required for recruitment.

Applicants shall possess a strong history of collegiality with co-workers, professional (academic and/or clinical diagnostic) accomplishments, and evidence of ongoing continued medical education. Responsibilities may include supervising technical staff, overseeing the laboratory quality assurance program, on-call requirements, clinical consultation with physicians, surgeons and oncologists, development and validation of new assays, sign-out of conventional and next-generation sequencing based molecular tests, and liaising with various multidisciplinary committees and groups that develop and monitor laboratory policies, processes, and procedures.

For more detailed information regarding the practice at the University of Alberta Hospital and the Molecular Pathology Department, please contact. Dr. Cheryl Mather, Molecular Pathology Medical Lead, North Sector, APL at Email: ***@albertaprecisionlabs.ca (🔒 Premium)">***@albertaprecisionlabs.ca (🔒 Premium)         

In accordance with the Canadian Foreign Workers requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) respects, appreciates, and encourages diversity. This position is available for AHS Sponsorship. 

Please note that all new staff to APL must provide criminal records check in compliance with the Protection of Privacy Act. 

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include a MD, eligibility for licensure in the Province of Alberta with certification in Anatomic Pathology or General Pathology by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or the American Board of Pathology. Fellowship training in Molecular Pathology is required for this position, with preference given to those applicants who are board-eligible or board-certified in Molecular Pathology by the American Board of Pathology. International applicants meeting criteria for Alberta licensure are encouraged to apply (including J1 VISA holders), as this position is eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate:

·         Effective communication, experience in quality assurance, operational efficiency, and appropriateness of care

·         Ability to work in a dynamic, changing environment that allows for delivery of quality service.

·         Ability to balance service and quality imperative in a resource-sensitive environment.

·         Ability to work collaboratively, building trust in working relationships, and being an overall team player.

·         Ability to troubleshoot and develop new molecular assays.