Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) is seeking a qualified full-time Anatomic or General (AP/CP) Pathologist with Cytopathology Fellowship training or equivalent experience in Cytopathology to join the team at the Diagnostic and Scientific Centre (DSC), Calgary, Alberta. The successful candidate is required to have excellent skills in both Surgical Pathology and Cytopathology.

Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) as a wholly owned subsidiary of Alberta Health Services (AHS), is a multi-site, sole provider of comprehensive laboratory services in the province of Alberta. The depth and breadth of medical expertise results in a premium level of testing quality, service, follow up care, and support to our customers and their patients while ensuring the safety, accessibility, and stability of laboratory services.

Calgary Zone, APL, processes 30+ million tests, 260,000 surgical specimens, 200,000 gynecologic cytology specimens, and 10,000 non-gynecologic cytology specimens annually. The successful candidate must have the ability to work in a setting with a similar case complexity.

APL also has an affiliation agreement with the University of Calgary (UofC). Depending on the qualifications of the applicant, there are opportunities to practice in a sub-specialty environment while participating in clinical and/or basic research activities. Teaching and interaction with a wide range of learners from undergraduate through postgraduate studies, including residents from anatomical and general pathology, are expected.

Community Info

Calgary is one of the world’s cleanest cities and has been named the third most livable city in the world by Economist Intelligence Units. Calgary is a city of leaders – in business, community, philanthropy, and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events, including the Calgary Stampede, and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour’s drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.

Job Summary & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will provide medical reporting, and consultation for Cytopathology cases and Surgical Pathology cases and works closely with clinicians in oncology, surgical, critical care, cardiothoracic and trauma surgery. The cytopathologist will diagnosis diseases from body fluids, secretions, or by aspiration. The cytopathologist will play a crucial role in identifying various conditions, including cancer, precancerous conditions, and infectious diseases. Clinical duties will also include offering medical oversight to technical and regulatory processes and procedures, including quality assurance, and occurrence management. The successful candidate will maintain the highest possible standards of practice.

Qualifications

Qualifications include a MD, eligibility for licensure in the Province of Alberta with certification in Anatomic Pathology, Anatomic Pathology/Clinical Pathology or General Pathology by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or the American Board of Pathology. Cytopathology Fellowship training and/or years of experience in cytopathology specialty practice and collaborative practice is required.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate:

Effective communication, skills 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, build trust in working relationships, and being an overall team player.

Compensation

Relocation assistance is provided. Remuneration range for a Pathologist in Alberta is $364,597.00 to $424,123.00. Starting remuneration is commensurate with the years of practice, and fellowship training.

Interested persons meeting the above qualifications should submit their curriculum vitae, with three referees through the Doctors Jobs Alberta Website: https://doctorjobsalberta.albertahealthservices.ca/

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 for Persons in Care Act.