General/Anatomical Pathologist

Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) South Sector is seeking a qualified full time General (or Anatomic) Pathologist, preferably with expertise in Cytopathology and/or Dermatopathology, at the Diagnostic and Scientific Centre (DSC), Calgary, Alberta. This position will join a group of general and anatomical pathologists, medical microbiologists and clinical chemists providing laboratory services at DSC. The successful candidate is required to have excellent skills in Surgical, and preferably, in General Pathology.

Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) as a wholly owned subsidiary of Alberta Health Services (AHS), is a multi-site, sole provider of comprehensive laboratory services in the province of Alberta. The depth and breadth of medical expertise results in a premium level of testing quality, service, follow up care, and support to our customers and their patients while ensuring the safety, accessibility, and stability of laboratory services.

Calgary Zone, APL, processes 30+ million tests, 260,000 surgical specimens, 200,000 gynecologic cytology specimens, 10,000 non-gynecologic cytology specimens, 13,000 peripheral blood smears, 30,000 serum protein electrophoresis interpretations, and 7,000 urine electrophoresis interpretations annually. The successful candidate must have the ability to work in a setting with a similar case complexity.

 APL also has an affiliation agreement with the University of Calgary (UofC).  Depending on the qualifications of the applicant, there are opportunities to practice in a sub-specialty environment while participating in clinical and/or basic research activities. Teaching and interaction with a wide range of learners from undergraduate through postgraduate studies including residents from anatomical and general pathology are expected.

 Job Summary & Responsibilities

The General or Anatomical Pathologist must maintain the highest possible standards of practice including prompt delivery of services to match established key performance indicators and provincial metrics, must actively participate in quality assurance and quality improvement programs.

 The Anatomical Pathologist / General Pathologist will report directly to the Diagnostic and Scientific Centre Associate Medical Director, Hub Lab South, in Calgary who in turn reports to the Sector Medical Director, South Sector (APL) and the provincial Chief Medical Laboratory Officer.

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 AHS Sponsorship.

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