Position Overview

Department of Laboratory Medicine - Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO)
Eastern Ontario Regional Laboratory Association (EORLA)

The Department of Laboratory Medicine of the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE) Pediatric & Perinatal Anatomical Pathologist. CHEO is a site of the Eastern Ontario Laboratory Association (EORLA) Reference Laboratory. The successful applicant will be a member of the Department of Laboratory Medicine at CHEO and EORLA. The candidate will be expected to provide pediatric anatomical pathology, perinatal (including placental) pathology, autopsy, and on-call services to CHEO. Pediatric neuropathology knowledge/expertise would be considered an asset. CHEO is a regional reference centre for placental pathology.

In addition to clinical expertise, applicants must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact and work collaboratively with individuals within and outside of CHEO and EORLA.

CHEO is seeking a candidate who will foster excellence in all aspects of pediatric and perinatal pathology practice. The applicant will also be expected to contribute to clinical, scholarly, and educational activities, as well as the department’s undergraduate, graduate, and residency training programs. The University of Ottawa and the CHEO Research Institute provide ample opportunities for collaborative and autonomous research.

Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Uniform Minimal Level of Compensation (UMLC) for laboratory physicians in the province of Ontario. The estimated UMLC for 2026–27 is $418,920.30, inclusive of benefits.

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. The posting remains open until filled.

Basic Requirements

Candidates must possess an MD and a Fellowship in Anatomical Pathology or Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or equivalent.

A Pediatric Pathology Fellowship or equivalent experience is required.

The successful candidate should be eligible for an academic appointment in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Ottawa. Academic rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

As a pre-condition of contract, all new CHEO/EORLA employees or contractors will be required to obtain and provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Criminal Records Check dated within six (6) months from the date of issue.

*Mandatory Vaccination Policy*
Per the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, if you are successful in the selection process, an offer of employment/contract 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 CHEO
CHEO is a tertiary care pediatric centre for the Eastern Ontario region. It is the only Level 1 pediatric trauma centre in Eastern Ontario offering NICU- and PICU-level care, and it features a full range of pediatric medical and surgical subspecialists. The successful candidate will join a team of three pediatric pathologists and a part-time neuropathologist. The Division enjoys close, dynamic interactions with other divisions within the Department of Laboratory Medicine, including Clinical Biochemistry, Hematopathology, and Microbiology. Furthermore, CHEO has growing Clinical Genomics and Precision Diagnostics clinical and laboratory services.

About EORLA https://www.eorla.ca/
Eastern Ontario Regional Laboratory Association (EORLA) operates 18 licensed hospital-based clinical labs across Eastern Ontario, including The Ottawa Hospital and the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario. EORLA’s team comprises over 725 medical laboratory professionals, 70 medical and scientific staff members, and 15 pathology residents.

About Ottawa https://ottawa.ca/en/living-ottawa
Ottawa is Canada’s capital, a multicultural and affordable city with vibrant cultural life, abundant outdoor recreation, and the highest concentration of scientists and engineers per capita in the country.

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, this advertisement is directed primarily, but not exclusively, to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. Employment equity is a core policy of the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Eastern Ontario Laboratory Association (EORLA) and the University of Ottawa; women, Indigenous peoples, members of visible minorities, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Process
Please forward your application, curriculum vitae and the names of three references via email to:

Dr. Vidhya Nair, MBBS, MD, FRCPC
Professor & Chair, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Faculty of Medicine University of Ottawa
Department Head, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
The Ottawa Hospital & Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
Chief Medical Officer, Eastern Ontario Regional Laboratory Association

Email: HeadofPathLabMed@toh.ca

Ms. Aleksandra Tasovac
Administrative Assistant to Dr. Vidhya Nair
Chief of Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario/Eastern Ontario Regional Laboratory Association

Email: atasovac@cheo.on.ca

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.

Application Information

Please submit your online application by 11:59 p.m. EST the day the job posting closes. It is mandatory that you provide a thoroughly completed application with all the necessary information to help us determine whether you meet the qualifications as outlined on the job posting. Failure to do so will result in your being screened out of the competition. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Thank you for your cooperation and assistance.