Job ID

78915

Job Title

Academic Anatomical Pathologist (3) Department of Laboratory Medicine, Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine Program (HRLMP) at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton, Faculty Member - Outside Paid

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Location

HSC- Central Campus

Open Date

2026/09/29

Job Type

Outside Paid

Close Date

2026/10/28

Employee Group

Academic

Favorite Job

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

Academic Anatomical Pathologist (3)

Department of Laboratory Medicine, Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine

Program (HRLMP) at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton, Hamilton Health Sciences,

and McMaster University

Hamilton, Ontario

Applications are invited for full-time permanent (1.0 FTE) Anatomical Pathologist positions (3 available) in the Department of Laboratory Medicine, Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine Program (HRLMP), at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton and Hamilton Health Sciences with academic appointments in the Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine at McMaster University.

The ideal candidate will have completed residency training in Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology (Anatomical Pathology) or Diagnostic and Clinical Pathology (General Pathology). Additional subspecialty fellowship training in one of the following areas would be considered an asset:

- Gastrointestinal pathology
- Head and Neck/Endocrine pathology
- Pediatric pathology

Experience in interpreting related biomarker testing, cytology and frozen section skills are required. A second area of subspecialty practice would be an asset. Applicants must hold certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or equivalent in DMP/DCP and hold or be eligible to obtain medical licensure in the Province of Ontario.

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

Remuneration for this full-time position is $418,920 annually consistent with the current Uniform Minimum Level of Compensation (UMLC) for Pathologists in Ontario 2026/27.

Anticipated start date : December 1st, 2026

About HHS

Hamilton Health Sciences is a community of 18,000 staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers that proudly serves southwestern Ontario residents. We provide care for all ages, from pre-birth to end of life. We also provide specialized, advanced care to people from across the province.

We offer world-leading expertise in many areas, including cardiac and stroke care, cancer care, palliative care and pediatrics.

We are a world-renowned hospital for health-care research. We focus daily on improving the quality of care for our patients through innovation and evidence-based practices.

As the largest employer in the Greater Hamilton region, we play a vital role in training the next generation of health professionals in collaboration with our academic partners, including McMaster University and Mohawk College.

For more information about Hamilton Health Sciences, read HHS 2024-2025 Impact Report, or the HHS website at https://www.hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/

About SJHH





As a premier academic and research healthcare organization, St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is committed to making a difference in people’s lives and creating a lasting future for our community through integrated health services and internationally recognized programs. Our threefold mission is to provide dynamic research, revolutionary methods in health sciences education, and the highest standard of clinical care in a spirit of compassion, innovation and commitment.

SJHH is a member of the St. Joseph’s Health System (SJHS), and is affiliated with McMaster University, Mohawk College. St. Joseph's is also home to the prestigious Firestone Institute for Respiratory Health.

The internationally renowned Centre for Minimal Access Surgery (CMAS) is among St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton’s prominent teaching contributions. SJHH is also among a very few hospitals in Ontario designated as Baby-Friendly.

Baby-Friendly means that we protect, promote, and support breastfeeding.

SJHH has earned a national reputation for outstanding patient care and innovative medical and surgical treatments. The Hospital is particularly well known for excellence in respiratory care, kidney and urinary care, mental health and addictions, surgical services, cancer surgery and women’s and infants’ care. We are also recognized as a leading academic and research centre.

For more information about SJHH, read SJHH Community Report 2024-2025, or the SJHH website at: https://www.stjoes.ca/

About the Department of Laboratory Medicine (HRLMP)

The HRLMP operates within five tertiary care hospitals within Hamilton Health Sciences and St. Joseph’s Healthcare who employ 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.

About Hamilton

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

About McMaster 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 solid 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:

I am legally eligible to work in Canada:

Yes or No

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 https://hr.mcmaster.ca/careers/current-opportunities/ Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.

Please address your letter of interest to:

Dr. Miranda Schell

Deputy Discipline Director, Anatomical Pathology

Hamilton Health Sciences and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton

Department of Laboratory Medicine, Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine Program (HRLMP)

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

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