Hematological Pathologist

Job Description

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) - Saskatoon and University Saskatchewan, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Division of Hematopathology seek a full-time Hematological Pathologist. Training or experience in pediatric diagnosis or molecular reporting would be an asset. The Department combines academic, research and service components and has an accredited residency training program in general pathology and provides training at the undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral levels. The successful applicant will work in a multidisciplinary care environment.

Location of Practice - Saskatoon, SK
Language of Work - English

The Division of Hematopathology covers various services including bone marrow pathology, flow cytometry, solid tissue hematopathology (lymph node and other), hematology core lab, coagulation, and haemoglobinopathy services and also provides training to general pathology and other residents. Hematopathologists are supported by highly active molecular pathology laboratory providing NGS panels for various myeloid and lymphoid neoplasms as well as by state-of-the-art flow cytometry and immunohistochemistry laboratories. Research opportunities are available.

Job Qualifications

Candidates must hold an MD degree, have completed specialty training in Hematological Pathology, be eligible for licensing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS) and hold or be eligible for specialty certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

Benefits

This is an independent contractor position therefor benefits are the responsibility of the physician.

Additional Information

The City-Saskatoon Shines-- Saskatoon is the largest city in Saskatchewan with more hours of sunshine than any other major Canadian city. Saskatoon is in the first place a university city with a large student and faculty population. Excellent educational facilities such as the University of Saskatchewan, home of the Canadian Light Source synchrotron, draw the best minds from around the world creating a youthful vitality and cultural richness evident in every neighbourhood. Saskatoon offers non-stop entertainment opportunities including world class events, festivals and attractions, a strong arts and music focus, and a short drive to the northern lake country. Saskatoon has more golf courses and restaurants per capita than anywhere in North America and is noted for its outstanding walking and biking trails along the riverbank.

The SHA- The largest organization in Saskatchewan employing over 44,000 employees and physicians responsible for the delivery of high quality and timely health care for the entire province. We are driven by the commitment to improve front line patient care for Saskatchewan people, and we are working together to better coordinate health services across the province to ensure that patients receive high quality, timely health care, wherever they live in Saskatchewan.

University of Saskatchewan- The beautiful University of Saskatchewan campus is located on the shores of the South Saskatchewan River in Saskatoon, a city with a diverse and thriving economic base and a vibrant cultural life. It is a research-intensive institution with 26,000 students and 6,500 faculty and staff, and a strong reputation for innovation and excellence. It is home to the newly constructed Academic Health Science Complex and two of the largest science projects in the country - the Canadian Light Source and the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization/International Vaccine . A users group is available for collaborative research with clinical faculty using the $173.5 million Canadian Light Source synchrotron, owned by the University of Saskatchewan. The College of Medicine has an intake of 100 students per year with a commensurate number of positions for residency training.

To Apply - The SHA supports a shared commitment to a representative workforce that is respectful and inclusive of all staff and clients and welcomes applications from those who will contribute to the diversity of our community. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Interested candidates please submit your curriculum vitae in confidence to:

Amanda Lee, Specialist, Recruitment and Retention, Practitioner Staff Affairs-Saskatoon
Royal University Hospital, Suite 6740-103 Hospital Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7N 0W8
Saskatchewan Health Authority
Email: amanda.lee@saskhealthauthority.ca