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Anatomical pathologist

@ Alberta Precision Laboratories

Calgary, Alberta

Full-time
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Overview

Alberta Precision Laboratories is hiring a full-time anatomical pathologist on site at a hospital in an urban area. The role diagnoses diseases through microscopic and chemical analysis of specimens, supervises laboratory activities for 16-20 people, and consults with other physicians. Candidates need a medical degree, pathology residency, and Canadian licensure; relocation costs are covered by the employer.

Responsibilities:

  • Diagnose diseases through microscopic and chemical analysis
  • Supervise laboratory activities for 16-20 people
  • Act as consultant to other physicians
  • Order laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures
  • Prepare research papers for publication

Requirements summary:

  • Medical, dental, veterinary or optometry degree
  • Pathology residency program
  • Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada
  • Royal College certification examination
  • Provincial or territorial licensure

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Employer posting date
2026-10-22
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2026-11-14
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2026-11-14

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentPhysicians & advanced practice
Manages peopleYes
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingHospital or clinic, Laboratory
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsLMCC, MCCQE I, MCCQE II, Royal College certification, Provincial licensure
Background checkscriminal record
EducationProfessional degree (MD, JD…) (required)
Fields of studyMedicine, Dentistry, Veterinary medicine, Optometry, Pathology
Perks mentionedRelocation assistance, Transit support

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Alberta Precision Laboratories

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We believe in the transformative power of laboratory medicine to improve health for all Albertans. #WeAreLab

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Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Alberta Health Services, delivering high-quality, responsive diagnostic lab services across our healthcare system. Our team of more than 5,500 healthcare professionals have an unwavering commitment to protecting the health of Albertans while demonstrating our shared values of Kindness, Inclusion, Innovation, Agility and Accuracy.

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Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Alberta Health Services, delivering high-quality, responsive diagnostic lab services across our healthcare system. Our team of more than 5,500 healthcare professionals have an unwavering commitment to protecting the health of Albertans while demonstrating our shared values of Kindness, Inclusion, Innovation, Agility and Accuracy.

FieldValue
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
Company size5,001-10,000 employees
Organization typeGovernment Agency
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Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry
  • Pathology residency programs

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

  • Hospital (staff position)
  • Willing to relocate
  • Urban area
  • Relocation costs covered by employer

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Diagnose diseases and physiological disorders
  • May conduct medical research on human disorders, illnesses, preventive or curative methods
  • Conduct microscopic and chemical analyses of laboratory samples and specimens
  • Prepare research papers for publication and presentation
  • Study the nature, cause and development of diseases and the structural and functional changes caused by diseases
  • Supervise laboratory activities
  • Act as consultants to other physicians
  • Order laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures

Supervision

  • 16-20 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

  • Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC)
  • Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination (MCCQE I and MCCQE II)
  • Specialty residency training
  • Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Certification Examination
  • Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

Experience and specialization

Specialization in laboratory medicine

  • Anatomical pathology
  • General pathology

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Physically demanding
  • Attention to detail
  • Hand-eye co-ordination
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Walking
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Ability to distinguish between colours
  • Manual dexterity
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Large workload

Personal suitability

  • Accurate
  • Client focus
  • Dependability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Interpersonal awareness
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Values and ethics
  • Creativity

Benefits

Other benefits

  • Parking available

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