Description
The Department of Laboratory Medicine of the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE) Pediatric & Perinatal Anatomical Pathologist. CHEO is a site of the Eastern Ontario Laboratory Association (EORLA) Reference Laboratory. The successful applicant will be a member of the Department of Laboratory Medicine at CHEO and EORLA. The candidate will be expected to provide pediatric anatomical pathology, perinatal (including placental) pathology, autopsy, and on-call services to CHEO. Pediatric neuropathology knowledge/expertise would be considered an asset. CHEO is a regional reference centre for placental pathology.
In addition to clinical expertise, applicants must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact and work collaboratively with individuals within and outside of CHEO and EORLA.
CHEO is a tertiary care pediatric centre for the Eastern Ontario region. It is the only Level 1 pediatric trauma centre in Eastern Ontario offering NICU- and PICU-level care, and it features a full range of pediatric medical and surgical subspecialists. The successful candidate will join a team of three pediatric pathologists and a part-time neuropathologist. The Division enjoys close, dynamic interactions with other divisions within the Department of Laboratory Medicine, including Clinical Biochemistry, Hematopathology, and Microbiology. Furthermore, CHEO has growing Clinical Genomics and Precision Diagnostics clinical and laboratory services.
CHEO is seeking a candidate who will foster excellence in all aspects of pediatric and perinatal pathology practice. The applicant will also be expected to contribute to clinical, scholarly, and educational activities, as well as the department’s undergraduate, graduate, and residency training programs. The University of Ottawa and the CHEO Research Institute provide ample opportunities for collaborative and autonomous research.
The successful candidate should be eligible for an academic appointment in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Ottawa. Academic rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Uniform Minimal Level of Compensation (UMLC) for laboratory physicians in the province of Ontario. The estimated UMLC for 2025–26 is $404,300, inclusive of benefits.
Candidates must possess an MD and a Fellowship in Anatomical Pathology or Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or equivalent. A Pediatric Pathology Fellowship or equivalent experience is required.
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 both the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario and the University of Ottawa; women, Indigenous peoples, members of visible minorities, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Please forward your application, curriculum vitae and the names of three references to:
Dr. Vidhya Nair, MBBS, MD, FRCPC
Professor & Chair, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Faculty of Medicine University of Ottawa
Department Head, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
The Ottawa Hospital & Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
Chief Medical Officer, Eastern Ontario Regional Laboratory Association
E-mail: HeadofPathLabMed@toh.ca
Ms. Aleksandra Tasovac
Administrative Assistant to Dr. Vidhya Nair
Chief of Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario
401 Smyth Road, Ottawa, ON K1H 8L1
Email: atasovac@cheo.on.ca
Requirements
Candidates must possess an MD and a Fellowship in Anatomical Pathology or Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or equivalent. A Pediatric Pathology Fellowship or equivalent experience is required.
