The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), a world-renowned paediatric academic health science centre, invites applications for the position of Head, Division of Pathology within the Department of Paediatric Laboratory Medicine (DPLM). This leadership opportunity involves overseeing a comprehensive range of paediatric pathology services, teaching, and research within the Department of Paediatric Laboratory Medicine at the University of Toronto. The successful candidate must be eligible for a full-time clinical academic appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor at the University of Toronto. Effective start date is April 1, 2025 or shortly thereafter.

As the Head, Division of Pathology, you will be a key figure in fostering excellence in paediatric pathology. The successful candidate will provide visionary leadership, ensuring the delivery of high-quality pathology services, contributing to teaching programs, and advancing research initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the Division of Pathology, overseeing ten pathologists, and actively participating in surgical & subspecialty pathology and autopsy services
• Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and well-being in paediatric pathology practice, teaching, and research
• Develop and maintain an independent and/or collaborative research program. A successful record of grant-driven research is preferred
• Demonstrate commitment to teaching by actively participating in the education of residents, fellows, and medical students
• Collaborate with other divisions within DPLM, clinical programs, and services to advance SickKids’s mission of healthcare, teaching, and research
• Participates in and advocates for the Division of Pathology during major planning processes for the hospital
• Participates in the design, implementation, maintenance and improvement of quality management systems within the Division of Pathology

The successful applicant must hold a medical degree with relevant Fellowship from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or equivalent, and must be eligible for medical licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. The position requires an individual who has additional training or equivalent experience in paediatric pathology as well as a record of excellence in scholarship in this area. The successful candidate will have a strong record of relevant research accomplishment.

Salary and benefits are in accordance with the uniform minimal level of compensation for pathologists in the Province of Ontario (currently approximately $$383,911 per annum). Applications will be accepted until February 5th, 2025, or until the position is filled. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Interested individuals should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses of three referees to the Chair of the Search Committee:

Gino R. Somers, MBBS, BMedSci, PhD, FRCPA

Chief, Department of Pediatric Laboratory Medicine

The Hospital for Sick Children

555 University Avenue

Toronto, ON, M5G 1X8

gino.somers@sickkids.ca  

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, SickKids is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead an partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built – nor could it be maintained – without the skills, knowledge and experience of extraordinary people who to come work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

As one of the largest departments of its kind, the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology (LMP) has more than 350 faculty including basic scientists, pathologists, laboratory physicians and scientists. By combining research with clinical practice, we are uniquely positioned to translate new findings into reality. As a result, we are known as leaders in diagnosing and treating patients and populations, making an impact locally, nationally and internationally. For more information about the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, University of Toronto please visit our website at www.lmp.utoronto.ca

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto and the hospital are strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

Accessibility Statement

The University and the hospital strive to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact the search committee chair.