Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) is seeking qualified Pathologists with Hematopathology and Molecular Pathology Fellowship training for a full-time position located at Foothills Medical Centre and Arthur J.E. Childs Comprehensive Cancer Centre in Calgary, Alberta. The successful candidate will join a team of 95+ laboratory physicians and scientists working mostly at acute care institutions within a smaller group of pathologists.  Participation in a multi-site pathology on-call rotation is expected.

APL is a multi-site, province-wide laboratory providing comprehensive laboratory services. APL South Sector 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 is a publicly funded wholly owned subsidiary corporation of Alberta Health Services (AHS) and is party to an affiliation agreement with the University of Calgary (UofC). The DPLM and APL offers residency-training programs in Anatomic Pathology, General Pathology, Neuropathology and Medical Microbiology, as well as Fellowship training in subspecialty areas within Anatomic Pathology, Hematopathology and Clinical Biochemistry.

Job Summary & Responsibilities
Pathologists 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.

Qualifications
Qualifications include a MD with eligibility for licensure in the Province of Alberta, and certification in Hematopathology by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or Anatomic Pathology/Clinical Pathology by the American Board of Pathology with subspecialty fellowship training and/or certification in Hematopathology and Molecular Pathology required. A background in immunology/flow cytometry, molecular hematology or MSc/PhD degree in biological sciences will be a bonus.

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, building trust in working relationships, and being an overall team player.

Compensation
An excellent remuneration package including relocation allowance is provided. Remuneration range for a Laboratory Physician / Pathologist in Alberta is $364,597.00.00 to $424,123.00 per annum based on 209 days of service, subject to the conditions of the joint APL and Alberta Section of Laboratory Physicians/Alberta Medical Association Laboratory Physician Agreement. Starting remuneration will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s level of training and experience.

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.

Candidates interviewed for this position may be considered for other positions.

Interested persons meeting the above qualifications should submit their curriculum vitae with contact information of three referees through the Doctors Jobs Alberta Career 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 staff new to APL must provide a criminal records check in compliance with the Protection for Persons in Care Act.