Pathologist

Job ID: 23089
Target Openings: 1

The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), a world-renowned paediatric academic health science centre, and the University of Toronto’s Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, are seeking a full-time Pathologist to join the Division of Pathology, Department of Paediatric Laboratory Medicine at the rank of Assistant, Associate or full Professor.

We are seeking a physician who will foster excellence in paediatric pathology practice, teaching and research at the hospital. The qualified applicant shall hold a relevant Fellowship from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or equivalent, and be eligible for medical licensure in the Province of Ontario. While the clinical workload pertains predominantly to pediatric age patients and therefore formal pediatric pathology training is desirable, qualified candidates may be considered without formal paediatric pathology fellowship training if clinical interest is demonstrated. Duties include the delivery of paediatric pathology services in association with other paediatric pathologists in the Division, as it is practiced in Canada, and participating in common divisional functions such as on-call coverage and clinical rounds. Subspecialty interest/expertise in one or more of GI, renal and lung pathology is desired but not an absolute requirement. Excellent opportunities for both independent and collaborative research exist and will be strongly encouraged and supported. A fully accredited residency program is in place and teaching of residents, fellows and medical students is expected.

The successful candidate should be eligible for an academic appointment in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology at the University of Toronto. Rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Salary and benefits are in accordance with the uniform minimal level of compensation (UMLC) for laboratory physicians in the province of Ontario. Estimated UMLC for 2025-26 is $404,300 inclusive of benefits.

The Division of Pathology at SickKids has 11 pathologists responsible for providing a comprehensive range of paediatric pathology services, teaching and research. In addition to its active surgical pathology and autopsy services, the Division has specialized facilities and access to state-of-the-art and cutting-edge technologies to conduct advanced diagnostics, including on-site molecular diagnostics, electron microscopy and immunohistochemistry. The Division enjoys close and dynamic interactions with the other Divisions within the Department of Paediatric Laboratory Medicine (Clinical Biochemistry, Hematopathology, Microbiology and Genome Diagnostics), numerous clinical programs and services, and the SickKids Research Institute in advancing the Hospital’s integrated mission of health care, teaching and research for the benefit of children and their families.

Interested individuals should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses of three referees to the Chair of the Search Committee:

Dr. Cynthia Hawkins, MD, PhD, FRCPC, FCAHS
Head, Division of Pathology
The Hospital for Sick Children
555 University Avenue
Toronto, ON, M5G 1X8

The Search Committee will consider applications until the position is filled, and the position will remain open until filled. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, SickKids is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research, and education. Our reputation would not have been built, nor could it be maintained, without the skills, knowledge and experience of extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World. For more information about the Department of Paediatric Laboratory Medicine, please visit our home page.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world’s best in paediatric healthcare. For more information about the Faculty of Medicine, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, please visit our home page.

The children and families we care for are from a variety of communities, and so are our employees. We welcome and encourage everyone to join our organization and be part of our team.

When requested, SickKids will provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and assessment process. Information received related to access or inclusion will be addressed confidentially.

To apply, please visit The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) website: