Department of Laboratory Medicine of the Childrens Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) & Eastern Ontario Regional Laboratory Association (EORLA) 401 Smyth Road Ottawa ON Canada
The Department of Laboratory Medicine of the Childrens Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) invites applications for a full time (1.0 FTE) Pediatric & Perinatal Anatomical Pathologist at CHEO which is a site of the Eastern Ontario Regional Laboratory Association (EORLA) Reference Laboratory. The successful applicant will be a member of the Department of Laboratory Medicine at CHEO and a member of EORLA. This position will be vacant as of January 19 2026. The candidate will be expected to provide paediatric 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 addition to the 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 seeking a candidate who will foster excellence in all pediatric and perinatal pathology practice. The applicant would also be expected to contribute to the clinical scholarly and educational activities and departments undergraduate graduate and residency training programs. The University of Ottawa and CHEO Research Institute provide ample opportunities for collaborative and autonomous research.
Salary and benefits are in accordance with the uniform minimal level of compensation (UMLC) for laboratory physicians in the province of Ontario. Estimated annual UMLC for 2025-2026 is $404300.00 inclusive of benefits.
Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. The position remains open until filled.
Candidates must have an MD and Fellowship in Anatomical Pathology/Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or the equivalent and be eligible for licensure in Ontario.
Pediatric Pathology Fellowship training or equivalent experience is required.
The successful candidate should be eligible for an academic appointment in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Ottawa. Rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
As a pre-condition of contract all new CHEO/EORLA employees or contractors will be required to obtain and provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Criminal Records Check dated within six (6) months from the date of issue.
*Mandatory Vaccination Policy*
Per the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy if you are successful in the selection process an offer of employment/contract is conditional upon presentation of government issued documentation confirming that you have been fully vaccinated with a vaccine that has been approved in Canada. Any individual who cannot be vaccinated on medical grounds or other grounds recognized by the Human Rights Code can request an accommodation.
Please note that with respect to the COVID-19 pandemic the Ontario Human Rights Commissions (OHRC) position has been that a singular belief or personal preference against vaccinations and/or masks is not protected on the ground of creed under the Code.
About CHEO
CHEO is a tertiary care pediatric center for the Eastern Ontario Region. It is the only Level 1 pediatric trauma center in Eastern Ontario offering NICU and PICU level care and has a full range of pediatric and surgical subspecialists. The successful candidate will join a team of three pediatric pathologists and a part time neuropathologist. The Division has a close and dynamic interactions with the other Divisions within the Department of Laboratory Medicine such as: Clinical Biochemistry Hematopathology and Microbiology. CHEO has a growing Clinical Genomics/Precision Diagnostics clinical and laboratory services.
About EORLA
Eastern Ontario Regional Laboratory Association (EORLA) operates 18 licensed hospital-based clinical labs across Eastern Ontario including The Ottawa Hospital and the Childrens Hospital of Eastern Ontario. EORLAs team comprises over 725 medical laboratory professionals 70 medical and scientific staff members and 15 pathology residents.
About Ottawa is Canadas capital a multicultural and affordable city with vibrant cultural life abundant outdoor recreation and the highest concentration of scientists and engineers per capita in the country.
In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements this advertisement is directed primarily but not exclusively to Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada. Equity is a policy of the Childrens Hospital of Eastern Ontario Eastern Ontario Regional Laboratory Association and the University of Ottawa; women aboriginal peoples members of visible minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Application Process
Please forward your application curriculum vitae and the names of three references via email to:
Dr. Consolato M. Sergi MD PhD MPH FRCPC FCAP
Division Chief of Anatomical Pathology
Childrens Hospital of Eastern Ontario
Email:
Ms. Aleksandra Tasovac
Administrative Assistant to Dr. Vidhya Nair
Chief of Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Childrens Hospital of Eastern Ontario
Email:
The Eastern Ontario Regional Laboratory Association (EORLA) is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.
Please submit your online application by 11:59 p.m. EST the day the job posting closes. It is mandatory that you provide a thoroughly completed application with all the necessary information to help us determine whether you meet the qualifications as outlined on the job posting. Failure to do so will result in your being screened out of the competition. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Thank you for your cooperation and assistance.