Position Overview
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Division of Hematopathology and Transfusion Medicine
Eastern Ontario Regional Laboratory Association (EORLA) and the University of Ottawa (UO)
We are seeking an Academic Hematopathologist to join our team providing Hematopathology (HP) and Transfusion Medicine (TM) services including coagulation testing, bone marrow examinations, flow cytometry, hemoglobinopathies, molecular diagnostics and routine/special lab hematology. The successful candidate will contribute to all areas of HP-TM related service work and participate in the divisional on-call coverage.
A major member of EORLA, The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is a quaternary academic health sciences center with a large leukemia program treating approximately 80 new acute leukemia patients and performing over 200 bone marrow transplants per year. The program is helping Ontario build capacity for CAR T-cell therapy for ALL and lymphoma patients. TOH's Benign Hematology program produces world-leading research in thrombosis. We operate the department's state-of-the-art molecular oncology diagnostic laboratory which includes NGS platforms for assessing Hematologic malignancies in support of precision medicine and clinical trials. Our Transfusion Medicine service supports many crucial clinical programs both at TOH and regional hospitals.
The successful candidate will have an academic appointment at University of Ottawa and participate in teaching and research. Rank will be commensurate with experience according to university guidelines. Salary and benefits accord with Uniform Minimum Level of Compensation for pathologists in Ontario. The position is available currently and the competition will remain open until it is filled. We regret only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
Basic Requirements
Candidates must be eligible for licensure by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) and must have, or be eligible to obtain, certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (or acceptable equivalent) in Hematological Pathology. CPSO pathway 3 or 4 candidates from the US will be considered.
As a pre-condition of employment, all new EORLA employees will be required to obtain and provide a satisfactory Criminal Records Check dated within six (6) months from the date of issue.
*Mandatory Vaccination Policy*
Per EORLA's COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, if you are successful in the selection process, an offer of employment 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 Commission’s (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 EORLA (https://www.eorla.ca/)
Eastern Ontario Regional Laboratory Association (EORLA) operates 18 regional hospital-based licensed clinical laboratories across the Champlain Local Health Integration Network (CLHIN) of Eastern Ontario including the Ottawa Hospital and the Children Hospital of Eastern Ontario.
About Ottawa (https://ottawa.ca/en/living-ottawa)
Ottawa is the national capital of Canada and the fourth largest city in Canada. An affordable cosmopolitan and multicultural city, Ottawa is built for outdoor and art enthusiasts. The city has more engineers and scientists per capita than any other city in Canada.
This advertisement is directed primarily, but not solely, to citizens or permanent residents of Canada. Bilingualism is an asset but not a requirement.
Application Process
Send by email - Curriculum vitae, a letter of interest, and the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three references to:
Dr. Hakan Buyukdere, Division Head
Email: [email protected]
Ms. Kristy Viner, Administrative Assistant
Email: [email protected]
Division of Hematopathology/Transfusion Medicine
EORLA Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
Application Information
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.
