Anatomical or General Pathologist with Molecular Pathology

Calgary is one of the worlds 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 worldclass 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 hours drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.

Minimum qualifications include a MD eligibility for licensure in the Province of Alberta withcertification in Anatomical Pathology or General Pathology by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or Anatomic Pathology/Clinical Pathology by the American Board of Pathology. Fellowship training in Molecular Pathology is required for this position and preference will be given to those candidates who are subspecialty boardcertified in Molecular Pathology by the American Board of Pathology.

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 resourcesensitive environment
• Ability to work collaboratively building trust in working relationships and being an overall team player
• Ability to troubleshoot and develop new molecular assays

Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) South Sector in partnership with the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (DPLM) University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine in Calgary Alberta is seeking qualified Anatomical/General Pathologists with Molecular Pathology Fellowship.Successful applicants will also be considered for appointment with the University of Calgarys Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.

This is a zonal position and involvement and interaction with different hospital sites may be required. The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine with its team of 96 pathologists and many zonal consultants functions as a zonal center of Excellence. The successful applicant will be involved in the diagnostic activity across sites in the Calgary region and is expected to become an active zonal consultant in her/his area(s) expertise and interact with the clinical stakeholders in her/his area(s). In addition to a specialty or subspecialty practice participation in an oncall rotation is expected. Comprehensive molecular pathology training is required for recruitment. This position includes split time between Anatomical/General and Molecular Pathology.

The Department is integrated with the academic health campus and there are opportunities for independent and/or collaborative research that foster the goals of discovery knowledge and translational research at the University of Calgary. Depending on the qualifications of the applicant there are opportunities to practice in a subspecialty environment while participating in clinical and/or basic research activities. The DPLM and APL offers residencytraining 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. Teaching and interaction with a wide range of learners from undergraduate through postgraduate studies with provision of interactive educational opportunities at all levels will be encouraged.

Applicants shall possess a strong track record of collegiality with coworkers 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 signout of conventional and nextgeneration sequencing based molecular tests and liaising with various multidisciplinary committees and groups that develop and monitor laboratory policies processes and procedures.

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 and relocation assistance.

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