Position Overview

Eastern Ontario Regional Laboratory Association (EORLA) - Montfort Hospital Site, Ottawa, ON Canada
Division of Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology
Department of Medical Biology

The department of Laboratory Medicine of EORLA’s Montfort Hospital site is looking for a full-time pathologist position, to start on July 1st, 2026. Fellowship training in a subspecialty relevant to our practice would be an asset but is not a requirement.

The successful candidate will join our team of 3 pathologists at the Montfort Hospital. Our practice is non-subspecialized, and the candidate will be expected to handle a variety of cases from Gastrointestinal, Breast, Gynecologic, Genito-urinary, Dermatologic, Head and Neck, Soft Tissue and Placental pathology. Our annual surgical pathology volume exceeds 16,000 cases.

Compensation and benefits are aligned with the Uniform Minimum Level of Compensation (UMLC) for Ontario pathologists, with an annual remuneration of approximately CAD $418,920. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. The position will remain open until filled.

Basic Requirements

Applicants must hold an MD degree, be eligible for licensure in Ontario, and possess Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada certification (or equivalent board certification) in Anatomical Pathology. Applicants must be proficient in both French and English, or alternatively, they must agree to undergo language classes and pass a proficiency test within three years of the start of the appointment. Successful candidates will be appointed to the University of Ottawa with opportunities for teaching, collaborative research, and academic advancement. Rank will be based on experience in accordance with university guidelines.

As a pre-condition of employment, all new EORLA employees or contractors will be required to obtain and provide a satisfactory Criminal Records Check dated within six (6) months from the date of issue.

*Mandatory Vaccination Policy*
Per the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, if you are successful in the selection process, an offer of employment/contract is conditional upon presentation of government issued documentation confirming that you have been fully vaccinated with a vaccine that has been approved in Canada. Any individual who cannot be vaccinated on medical grounds or other grounds recognized by the Human Rights Code can request an accommodation.

Please note that with respect to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ontario Human Rights Commission’s (OHRC) position has been that a singular belief or personal preference against vaccinations and/or masks is not protected on the ground of creed under the Code.

About Montfort Hospital
Montfort is Ontario's Francophone academic hospital, providing exemplary person- and community-centred care. Montfort is one of two hospitals in Canada that: are teaching hospitals; serve a general population; have intensive care, obstetric, mental health, rehabilitation and other acute care beds; are among the top 40 hospitals out of over 600 in Canada, as well as the top 40 research hospitals in the country; and have no performance indicators below average or weakening, according to the Canadian Institute for Health Information.

With its vision of a bold Francophonie for healthy communities and as part of its 2024-2028 Strategic Plan, Montfort aims to: serve a growing and aging population; expand French-language services; strengthen our social accountability; enhance the impact of education and research; and innovate to remain a sought-after environment.

Awarded the highest distinction by Accreditation Canada three times in a row, Montfort is the first hospital to be designated Francophone host as a Best Practice Spotlight Organization (BPSO) by the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario.

About EORLA (https://www.eorla.ca/)
Eastern Ontario Regional Laboratory Association (EORLA) operates 18 licensed hospital-based clinical labs across Eastern Ontario, including The Ottawa Hospital, the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Montfort, the Queensway Carleton Hospital and the Cornwall Community Hospital. EORLA’s team comprises over 725 medical laboratory professionals, 70 medical and scientific staff members, and 15 pathology residents.

About Ottawa (https://ottawa.ca/en/living-ottawa)
Why choose Ottawa? Ottawa is Canada’s capital, a multicultural and affordable city with vibrant cultural life, abundant outdoor recreation, and the highest concentration of scientists and engineers per capita in the country.

Application Process
This advertisement is directed primarily, but not solely, to citizens or permanent residents of Canada. As mentioned above, Bilingualism is a requirement.

Please send by email a Curriculum vitae, a letter of interest, and the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three references to:,/b>

Louise Johnston
Administrative Assistant, Montfort Hospital
Department of Medical Biology
Eastern Ontario Regional Laboratory Association
713 ch. Montréal, Ottawa, ON K1K 0T2
Email: louisejohnston@montfort.on.ca

Dr. Nicolas L D Roustan Delatour
Pathologist
Chief, Department of Medical Biology, Montfort Hospital
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa
Email: nicolasdelatour@montfort.on.ca

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Eastern Ontario Regional Laboratory Association (EORLA) is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.

Application Information

Please submit your online application by 11:59 p.m. EST the day the job posting closes. It is mandatory that you provide a thoroughly completed application with all the necessary information to help us determine whether you meet the qualifications as outlined on the job posting. Failure to do so will result in your being screened out of the competition. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Thank you for your cooperation and assistance.