Description
Chief of Pediatric Anatomical Pathology - The Department of Laboratory Medicine of the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario
Posting Date: 5/4/2026Monday, May 4, 2026
Date to Apply By: Until Filled
Estimated Start Date: To be Determined
Address: 401 Smyth Road
City: Ottawa
Division Chief of Pediatric Pathology - Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine of the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario invites applications for a full time Chief of pediatric Anatomical Pathology at CHEO, which is a site of the Eastern Ontario Regional Laboratory Association Reference Laboratory (EORLA). The successful applicant will be a member of the Department of Laboratory Medicine at CHEO, and a member of EORLA. CHEO is a tertiary care teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Ottawa. The division handles about 4,500 surgical specimens. There are about 100 autopsies a year. The successful applicant will be leading a team of three pediatric pathologists and a part time neuropathologist.
The Chief of Anatomical Pathology will be responsible for oversight of a specialized pediatric anatomical pathology laboratory that provides comprehensive diagnostic services to CHEO patients and will be the primary resource supporting excellence in pediatric patient care throughout the 18 hospitals within the Champlain region.
The CHEO Divisional Chief is responsible for overseeing the quality of medical diagnosis, care, and treatment for all patients within their division, as well as managing the division’s medical staff. Key duties include serving as a resource for laboratory personnel and working collaboratively with administration and management across CHEO and EORLA. Additionally, the Chief oversees administrative activities at the divisional, departmental, hospital, and regional levels, and participates in service coverage by providing clinical consultation, education, and support to regional healthcare professionals as needed.
The Division Chief will ensure the Division contributes to undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate teaching and supervise resident laboratory rotations in pediatric pathology. Opportunities to engage in independent and collaborative research are available, and activities complementary to and consistent with the roles and objectives of the laboratory are encouraged.
Applicants should have demonstrated experience in pediatric anatomical pathology principles, practices, and instrumentation as well as leadership skills and experience commensurate with the Division chief role. The successful applicant must also possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact and work collaboratively with individuals within and outside of CHEO and EORLA. While English is the language of the health record, functionality in French is an asset.
Candidates must have an MD and Fellowship in Anatomical Pathology from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or the equivalent. Pediatric Pathology Fellowship training or equivalent experience is required. Salary and academic rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
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 Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario and the University of Ottawa: women, Aboriginal peoples, members of visible minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
CHEO is one of the few stand-alone, global leaders in pediatric health and is home to nearly 4,500 staff and physicians dedicated to helping children and youth live their best lives. Within its own walls and through partnerships with community providers, CHEO has transformed from a 20th Century acute care hospital into a 21st Century integrated child and youth health system. Ranked in the top 1% of Canadian hospitals for the digitization of its clinical infrastructure, CHEO combines excellence in clinical care, research, and education to advance seamless care that’s provided where, when, and how it is needed. CHEO’s Research Institute is dedicated to world-class clinical, translational, and basic science research covering a wide range of children’s health concerns. CHEO has twice been named as the best place to work in Canadian healthcare by Forbes Magazine and is ranked second among Canadian hospitals on its list of Canada’s Best Employers for 2021. For the 10th consecutive year in a row, the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers have recognized CHEO as a top employer in the National Capital Region.
Every year CHEO helps more than 500,000 children and youth from Eastern Ontario, western Quebec, Nunavut and Northern Ontario.
Please forward your application, curriculum vitae and the names of three references to:
Dr. Lindy Samson
Chief of Staff, Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario
401 Smyth Road
Ottawa, ON K1H 8L1
mso@cheo.on.ca
Requirements
Applicants should have demonstrated experience in pediatric anatomical pathology principles, practices, and instrumentation as well as leadership skills and experience commensurate with the Division chief role. The successful applicant must also possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact and work collaboratively with individuals within and outside of CHEO and EORLA. While English is the language of the health record, functionality in French is an asset.
Candidates must have an MD and Fellowship in Anatomical Pathology from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or the equivalent. Pediatric Pathology Fellowship training or equivalent experience is required. Salary and academic rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
