Description
Academic Pediatric Pathologist
Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine Program and McMaster University Hamilton, Ontario
Applications are invited for a full-time permanent (1.0 FTE) Pediatric Pathologist position in the Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine Program (HRLMP), with an academic appointment in the Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine at McMaster University.
The ideal candidate will have completed residency training in Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology (Anatomical Pathology) or Diagnostic and Clinical Pathology (General Pathology) with Pediatric Pathology fellowship training and/or substantial (>5 years) subspecialty expertise in the field. Strong frozen section, autopsy and surgical pathology skills (including related molecular/biomarker testing) are required.
Applicants must hold certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or equivalent in DMP/DCP and hold or be eligible to obtain medical licensure in the Province of Ontario.
This is a full-time academic appointment with the rank commensurate with the candidate’s skills and experience. The successful candidate will be expected to regularly participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching as needed by the Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine. A commitment to academic scholarship in the areas of education, quality improvement, knowledge translation, innovation, and/or clinical/translational research is essential.
Remuneration for this fulltime position is $404,300 consistent with the current Uniform Minimum Level of Compensation (UMLC) for Pathologists in Ontario.
Anticipated start date: May 15, 2026
About the HRLMP, McMaster, and Hamilton:
The HRLMP encompasses five tertiary care hospitals operated by Hamilton Health Sciences and St. Joseph’s Healthcare and employs more than 30 anatomical pathologists in all subspecialties, including two other full-time Pediatric Pathologists. McMaster University plays an integral role in the educational and economic life of Hamilton, providing a stimulating academic environment with unique opportunities for clinical and basic research.
Hamilton is the tenth largest city in Canada with a diversified economy, a multicultural population, an active arts and culture scene, breathtaking natural beauty, and safe and welcoming neighborhoods. We believe HRLMP is a great place to work – and Hamilton is a great place to call home. For more information about HRLMP you can visit https://www.hrlmp.org/
For more information about Hamilton, please visit https://www.destinationontario.com/en-ca/cities-towns/hamilton
The Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine at McMaster University is recognized for its excellence in basic and clinical research, outstanding diagnostic and
clinical medicine, and for its strong undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate education, all of which illustrate the expertise and diversity of our faculty and staff. For more information, please visit https://pathologymolecularmedicine.healthsci.mcmaster.ca/
The successful candidate will be working at the McMaster Children’s Hospital site.
McMaster Children’s Hospital has been providing care to children from across the region since 1988. Here, patients ranging in age from infancy to 17 receive care through a family-centred approach that accounts for the child’s emotional, mental and physical well-being.
The hospital is home to the fastest-growing kids-only emergency department in Ontario, one of Canada’s most advanced neonatal intensive care units, and a range of programs and clinics with unique expertise in a number of areas including children’s cancer, digestive diseases, and mental health.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship; however, all applications must include one of the following statements:
I am legally eligible to work in Canada:
Yes or No
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are to submit a:
Letter of interest; applicants are encouraged to describe any impact that career interruptions have had on research, academic, and/or clinical scholarly productivity, if applicable.
Letter of interest should include a brief statement describing any contributions made or planned in relation to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion, or inclusive excellence in teaching, research, or service within higher education, community-based, or other profession settings (two-page maximum)
Curriculum vitae;
Names and contact information for at least three referees. Please note letters of reference will not be requested or reviewed at the application stage; letters of recommendation from referees will be requested at later stages of the search process.
All documents are to be submitted to the McMaster University careers site McMaster Careers
Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.
Please address your letter of interest to:
Dr. Miranda Schell
Deputy Discipline Director, Anatomical Pathology
Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine Program
Commitment to Inclusive Excellence:
McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.
The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.
The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.
As part of McMaster’s commitment, all applicants are invited to complete a confidential Applicant Diversity Survey through the online application submission process. The Survey questionnaire requests voluntary self-identification in relation to equity-seeking groups that have historically faced and continue to face barriers in employment. Please refer to the Applicant Diversity Survey - Statement of Collection for additional information.
Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please communicate accommodation needs to:
Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247), or
Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679
Vaccination Mandate – FHS: This position is located in a host hospital or other healthcare site that has an active vaccination mandate in place. Successful applicants will need to comply with these and any other health and safety measures necessary as part of their appointment.
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