Chief of Pediatric Anatomical Pathology - Department of Laboratory Medicine CHEO

Position Overview

Division Chief of Pediatric Pathology – Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario. The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine of CHEO invites applications for a full‑time Chief of pediatric Anatomical Pathology at CHEO, 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 of EORLA. CHEO is a tertiary care teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Ottawa. The division handles about 4,500 surgical specimens each year and about 100 autopsies. The chief will lead a team of three pediatric pathologists and a part‑time neuropathologist.

The Chief of Anatomical Pathology will be responsible for the oversight of a specialized pediatric anatomical pathology laboratory that provides comprehensive diagnostic services to CHEO patients and will serve as the primary resource supporting excellence in pediatric patient care throughout the 18 hospitals within the Champlain region. The chief oversees the quality of medical diagnosis, care, and treatment for all patients within the division and manages 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, overseeing administrative activities at the divisional, departmental, hospital, and regional levels, and participating 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 supervises 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.

Basic Requirements

Applicants must 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 possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact and work collaboratively with individuals within and outside CHEO and EORLA. While English is the language of the health record, functionality in French is an asset.

Candidates must hold 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.

Additional Requirements

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.

Per the COVID‑19 Vaccination Policy, if successful in the selection process, an offer of employment/contract is conditional upon presentation of government‑issued documentation confirming full vaccination with a vaccine approved in Canada. Individuals who cannot be vaccinated for medical or other reasons recognized by the Human Rights Code can request an accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Eastern Ontario Regional Laboratory Association (EORLA) is an equal‑opportunity employer. Accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process. 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.