Job Description

Come work as a Consultant Pathologist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Vancouver General Hospital is looking to hire a full-time oral and maxillofacial pathologist to join a large group of Anatomic Pathologists.

This is a blended clinical and academic position, requiring the successful applicant to provide diagnostic support and consultative expertise. This is a busy service, with significant teaching responsibilities: Vancouver General Hospital serves as a training centre for Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology (OMOP), Pathology, and Dermatology residents and Head and Neck fellows; the successful candidate will also participate in teaching of undergraduate and graduate students, and in administrative tasks, including quality management, committee work and collaboration in health authority initiatives. With research experience and publications, the applicant will be expected to work synergistically with the affiliated research programs, continuing the tradition of academic excellence at UBC and Vancouver Coast Health.

This position will also be a clinical faculty position in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of British Columbia (UBC). Clinical faculty appointments at UBC will be at a rank determined by the Appointments and Promotion Committee of the UBC Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. An applicant holding a PhD with a strong track record of publications and OMOP teaching experience, as well as independent sign-out experience is preferred. In accordance with Canadian Employment and Immigration requirements, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. Qualified applicants must be Canadian Board certified in the OMOP, hold a good standing as an OMOP Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada, and be eligible for full licensure with the College of Oral Health Professionals of BC.

UBC and its affiliates hire based on merit and support employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted in follow-up. The start date for this position will be January 4, 2027, or as soon thereafter as possible.

As Consultant Pathologist with Vancouver Coastal Health, you will:

• Participate fully in all aspects of the diagnostic laboratory.
• Participate in an on-call roster to meet the clinical needs of the Division.
• Participation in quality improvement and quality management as part of clinical responsibilities.
• Participate in administrative duties that may be assigned by the Division and/or Department.
• Contribute to the academic productivity of the Division through collaborative pursuit of clinical research projects, participation in educational programs, and other academic activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Licensing, & Experience

• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) OR College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia (CDSBC) - Mandatory
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) OR Canadian Dental Services Plans Inc. (CDSPI) – Mandatory
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) OR Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada (FRCDC) - Eligible

Interested applicants meeting the above qualifications should forward their curriculum vitae, a statement of career plans, including teaching and research, and contact information of three referees by email to Dr. Eric Belanger, Head – Division of Anatomical Pathology, Vancouver General Hospital at eric.belanger@vch.ca.

Feel free to reach out to Khuushali Raja, Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor: medstaffcareers@vch.ca for further information.

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At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.Unless otherwise noted on the posting, internal job postings close at 8:00 AM Pacific Time on the listed Closing Date. Please submit your digital application via the Internal Career Portal prior to the Closing Date & Time.Nursing & LPN successful applicants will be notified by email.We regret that only short listed candidates will be acknowledged.This is an internal job posting for Vancouver Coastal Health employees only.