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Forensic Pathologist

Eastern Ontario Regional Laboratory Association
Ottawa
$367K a year
Full-time

Position Overview

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine-Division of Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology

Eastern Ontario Regional Laboratory Association (EORLA) and the University of Ottawa

We are seeking a qualified Forensic Pathologist to join the Eastern Ontario Regional Forensic Pathology Unit at The Ottawa Hospital where they will work with an experienced group of four other full-time Forensic Pathologists.

The minimum requirements to apply include a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree, eligibility for licensure by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (see cpso.

on.ca), Royal College of Physicians (Canada) certification and / or equivalent board certification in Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology or Diagnostic and Clinical Pathology (formerly Anatomical Pathology and General Pathology), and Forensic Pathology.

The candidate should also be eligible for category A status on the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service registry. The candidate should possess the ability to collaborate effectively with other medical professionals, law enforcement agencies, and lawyers, and have superior communication and interpersonal skills.

A broad knowledge of applicable legislation, rules of evidence and investigative techniques is also expected.

The candidate will be expected to participate in the overall Forensic Pathology service work, including on call service.

They will have academic appointment at the University of Ottawa and are expected to participate in collaborative research and teaching activities.

Academic rank will be commensurate with experience according to the University Guidelines. Salary and benefits accord with Uniform Minimum Level of Compensation (UMLC) for pathologists in Ontario, currently CAD 367,000.

Basic Requirements

The minimum requirements to apply include a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree, eligibility for licensure by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (see cpso.

on.ca), Royal College of Physicians (Canada) certification and / or equivalent board certification in Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology or Diagnostic and Clinical Pathology (formerly Anatomical Pathology and General Pathology), and Forensic Pathology.

The candidate should also be eligible for category A status on the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service registry

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 EORFPU

The Eastern Ontario Regional Forensic Pathology Unit is part of the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service. It is physically situated within the General Campus of The Ottawa Hospital and is affiliated with the University of Ottawa.

The Unit conducts routine and complicated medicolegal postmortem examinations under Coroners’ warrant for the Greater Ottawa Area and Eastern Ontario, and is a referral center for complicated medicolegal autopsies for Nunavut.

The Unit is expected to conduct approximately 1100 complete postmortem examinations per year, including pediatric cases requiring forensic expertise.

Given our placement within the Division of Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology of EORLA, the staff at the EORFPU have ready access to experts in cardiac pathology, neuropathology, pediatric pathology, and all areas of surgical pathology, as well as comprehensive histology and immunohistochemistry.

About EORLA : (https : / / www.eorla.ca / )

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.

The laboratory staff includes over 725 Medical Laboratory Professionals, 70 Medical / Scientific staff and 15 Pathology Residents.

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 capital than any other city in Canada.

This advertisement is directed primarily, but not solely, to citizens or permanent residents of Canada. Women, aboriginal people, members of visible minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Bilingualism is an asset but not a requirement.

Only selected candidates will be contacted for interview and the competition will remain open until the position is filled.

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 :

Ms. Joanne Hodgins, Regional Administrative Coordinator, Email : [email protected]

c / o Harman Sekhon, MD, MSc, PhD

Regional Chief and Director, Division of Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology, EORLA

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

The Ottawa Hospital General Campus, 4th floor, CCW, Room 4240

501 Smyth Rd, Ottawa, ON K1H 8L6

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.

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