Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) North Sector, in partnership with the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, in Edmonton, Alberta is seeking a qualified full-time Hematopathologist.Experience and/or interest in Flow Cytometry oversight would be an asset. The successful applicant may also be considered for appointment with the University of Alberta's Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology.

The Department of Lab Medicine & Pathology, with 100+ pathologists' functions as a Center of Excellence, supported by state-of-the-art ancillary testing capabilities (immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, cytogenetics, and molecular pathology). APL North Sector offers a full range of clinical services including two level I trauma centers, solid organ transplantation, high risk obstetrics, Level 1-3 neonatal intensive care, hematology-oncology, and cardiovascular surgery services.

Job Summary & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will provide medical reporting, consultation for hematopathology issues on clinical services, and work closely with clinicians in hematology, oncology, transplantation, neurology, obstetrics, critical care, cardiothoracic and trauma surgery. Clinical duties will also include offering medical oversight to technical and regulatory processes and procedures, including quality assurance, and occurrence management. The successful candidate will maintain the highest possible standards of practice. Part of the role includes education for colleagues, allied health professionals and trainees in postgraduate as well as undergraduate training programs. This position may consist of involvement and interaction with different APL laboratory sites within the city of Edmonton and Northern Alberta.

Candidates interviewed for this position maybe considered for other positions.

In accordance with the Canadian Foreign Workers requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) respects, appreciates, and encourages diversity. This position is available for APL Sponsorship.

Please note that all new staff to APL must provide a criminal records check in compliance with the Protection for Persons in Care Act.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include a MD, eligibility for licensure in the Province of Alberta with either certification in Hematological Pathology, or in Anatomic Pathology/Clinical Pathology/General Pathology with Hematopathology fellowship by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or the American Board of Pathology, or equivalence recognized by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta.

A proven track record of collegiality and collaborative practice is required. The ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced hospital laboratory environment is necessary.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate:

• Effective communication, experience in quality assurance, operational efficiency, and appropriateness of care.

• Ability to work in a dynamic, changing environment that allows for delivery of quality service.

• Ability to balance service and quality imperative in a resource-sensitive environment.

• Ability to work collaboratively, building trust in working relationships, and being an overall team player.