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Job ID

71266

Job Title

Anatomical Pathologist - Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine Program (HRLMP)

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

Location

HSC- Central Campus

Open Date

2025/08/04

Job Type

Outside Paid

Close Date

2026/06/02

Employee Group

Academic

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Department

Pathology

Full/Part Time

Full time

Job Code

FACMOP

Existing Vacancy

Yes - Backfilling as Existing

Contract Duration

0 Months

Target Number of Openings

1

Hours per Week

35

Job Description

Academic Anatomical Pathologist

Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine Program and McMaster University

Hamilton, Ontario

Applications are invited for an Anatomical Pathologist position in the Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine Program (HRLMP), with an academic appointment in the Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine at McMaster University.

The successful candidate will have subspecialty expertise through a recognized fellowship, or at least five years practice experience in Breast Pathology, including related molecular/biomarker testing and reporting. Additional experience in Gynecological Pathology and Cytopathology is preferred. Strong surgical pathology and frozen section skills are required.

Applicants must hold certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or equivalent, in Anatomical or General Pathology, and be licensed or eligible to obtain medical licensure in the Province of Ontario.

The successful candidate will hold an academic appointment at a rank commensurate with their skills and experience. They will be expected to participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. A commitment to academic scholarship in the areas of education, quality improvement, knowledge translation, innovation, and/or clinical/translational research is essential.

About the HRLMP, McMaster, and Hamilton:

The HRLMP encompasses five tertiary care hospitals operated by Hamilton Health Sciences and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton and employs more than 30 anatomical pathologists in all subspecialties. McMaster University plays an integral role in the educational and economic life of Hamilton, providing a stimulating academic environment with unique opportunities for clinical and basic research.

Hamilton is the tenth largest city in Canada with a diversified economy, a multicultural population, an active arts and culture scene, breathtaking natural beauty, and safe and welcoming neighborhoods.



We believe HRLMP is a great place to work – and Hamilton is a great place to call home. For more information about HRLMP you can visit https://www.hrlmp.org/

For more information about Hamilton, please visit https://www.destinationontario.com/en-ca/cities-towns/hamilton

The Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine at McMaster University is recognized for its excellence in basic and clinical research, outstanding diagnostic and clinical medicine, and for its strong undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate education, all of which illustrate the expertise and diversity of our faculty and staff. For more information, please visit https://pathologymolecularmedicine.healthsci.mcmaster.ca/

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship; however, all applications must include one of the following statements:

Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada

No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada

How to Apply

Interested candidates are to submit a:

- Letter of interest, which includes an equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) statement reflecting on their past and present activities in EDI, and how they plan to contribute to our EDI mission when they join HRLMP/McMaster;

- Curriculum vitae;

- Names and contact information for at least three referees. Please note letters of reference will not be requested or reviewed at the application stage; letters of recommendation from referees will be requested at later stages of the search process.

All documents are to be submitted to the McMaster University careers site McMaster Careers

Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.

Please address your letter of interest to:

Dr. Ihab El-Shinnawy





Discipline Director, Anatomical Pathology

Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine Program

How To Apply

To apply for this job, please submit your application online.

Employment Equity Statement

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.

The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

As part of McMaster’s commitment, all applicants are invited to complete a confidential Applicant Diversity Survey through the online application submission process. The Survey questionnaire requests voluntary self-identification in relation to equity-seeking groups that have historically faced and continue to face barriers in employment. Please refer to the Applicant Diversity Survey - Statement of Collection for additional information.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact:

- Human Resources Service Centre at (phone hidden) ext. 222-HR (22247), or
- Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
- School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679

to communicate accommodation needs.

Vaccination Mandate - FHS

This position is located in a host hospital or other healthcare site that has an active vaccination mandate in place. Successful applicants will need to comply with these and any other health and safety measures necessary as part of their appointment.

AI Statement

McMaster and its third-party partners may use AI tools to screen, assess, or select applicants during the hiring process. Please note that currently our recruitment platform does not use AI nor is it part of our current recommended recruitment process.

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