Come work as an Anatomic Pathologist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Vancouver General Hospital is looking to hire an experienced anatomical pathologist to join a team of 19 pathologists providing surgical pathology coverage at Vancouver General Hospital and University of British Columbia Hospital.

This is a blended clinical and academic position, requiring the successful applicant to have expertise and experience in Gynecological Pathology and administration in order to provide leadership for the Gynecological Pathology service within our hospital and expertise for the province of British Columbia. This is a busy service, with significant teaching responsibilities; Vancouver General Hospital serves as a provincial reference center for Gynecological Oncology, and a training center for Pathology and Obstetrics and Gynecology residents. As well, the successful candidate will cover other areas of surgical pathology based on Divisional needs (including breast pathology, frozen sections and on-call) on a rotational basis. This position will require excellent diagnostic surgical pathology skills, a commitment to resident education and significant previous experience in a heavy clinical practice. The applicant will be expected to work synergistically with the clinical research program, continuing the tradition of excellence in academic Gynecologic Pathology at Vancouver General Hospital.

This position will also be a clinical faculty position at in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of British Columbia (UBC). Clinical faculty appointments at UBC will be at a rank determined by the Appointments and Promotion Committee of the UBC Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.

In accordance with Canadian Employment and Immigration requirements, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.  UBC and its affiliates hire on the basis of merit and are committed to employment equity.  All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted in follow-up. The start date for this position will be November 1st 2024, or as soon thereafter as possible.

Interested applicants meeting the above qualifications should forward their curriculum vitae, a statement of career plans including teaching and research

Education, Licensing, & Experience:

• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)- Mandatory
• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) License – Full
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC)- Mandatory

Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Olivia Todd, Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor: medstaffcareers@vch.ca or click “Apply Now.”

Please note that a resume and coverletter are required to apply for this position.

As per the current Public Health Orders, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2023.