Job Posting
locum Pathology at Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Job ID: 18204

Examine and interpret human tissue specimens, cells, and body fluids using microscopy and ancillary techniques to arrive at accurate diagnoses.
Perform and oversee a wide array of laboratory tests in accordance with provincial and federal regulations.
Prepare and finalise written pathology reports, ensuring clarity, completeness, and timely distribution to referring clinicians and integrated health record systems.
Collaborate closely with clinical teams to advise on specimen sampling, test selection, and interpretation of results.
Provide consultative services to clinicians regarding differential diagnoses
Supervise and mentor assistants, and support staff; conduct performance evaluations, and facilitate continuing education.

Summary
Specialty
Pathology
Province / State
Prince Edward Island
Employment Type
locum
Eligible
Physician
Tagline
Pathology (Locum)
Start Date
immediately, see description above, or enquire
Remuneration
Remuneration
$ 267 per hour 
Billing / Overhead Split
 
Vacation / CME Leave
 
Additional Benefits
OOP Short Term Locum – Travelling from outside of PEI
*Short term offerings – 1-10 days worked per month
• Reimbursement of the MCC-AMR Application Fee and PEI Application Fee
• Reimbursement of the cost of locum license with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of PEI.
• Coverage of registration fees with the Medical Society of PEI.
Locums coming from out of province and who are not Island residents are also eligible for the following:
• Coverage of accommodations during the length of the locum stay on Prince Edward Island, up to a maximum of $300 per night or $200 without receipts.
• $100 per day living expense stipend will be provided for the days worked during the locum period.
• Paid actual travel time ($50/hour) from home province to Prince Edward Island and return will be covered.
• Cost of one return travel to Prince Edward Island based on an economy airfare to a maximum of $2,000. If traveling by car, mileage will be reimbursed as determined by PEI Treasury Board Policy and bridge and road tolls reimbursed with submission of receipts. Reimbursement for travel by car is not to exceed the cost of economy airfare.
• Coverage of car rental up to $1400 per week with receipts.
OOP Long Term Locums –
Travelling from outside of PEI
*Working at least 10 days a month for no less than 6 months with a defined start and end date
• Reimbursement of the MCC-AMR Application Fee and PEI Application Fee costs with Physicians Apply;
• Reimbursement of cost of license with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of PEI.
• Coverage of dues with Medical Society of PEI.
Locums coming from out of province and who are not Island residents are also eligible for the following:
• Accommodations:
o 10 + days coverage per month – up to $5000 per month with receipts or $3000 per month without receipts.
• $50 per day living expense stipend will be provided for the days worked during the locum period.
• Paid actual travel time ($50/hour) from home province to Prince Edward Island and return will be covered.
• Cost of one return travel to Prince Edward Island based on an economy airfare to a maximum of $2,000 with receipts. If traveling by car, mileage will be reimbursed as determined by PEI Treasury Board Policy and bridge and road tolls reimbursed with submission of receipts. Reimbursement for travel by car is not to exceed the cost of economy airfare.
• Coverage of car rental up to $1400 per week with receipts.
 
Qualification Requirements
Education
 
Experience
Minimum one year of work experience in relevant field 
Certifications
1. Having and maintaining licensure by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Prince Edward Island during the locum period;
2. Appointment to the Health PEI Medical Staff and appropriate privileging under the HPEI Medical Staff Bylaws throughout the locum period;
3. Applying for and maintaining active membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association throughout the locum period;
4. Satisfactory reference checks; and
5. Satisfactory criminal record check.

 
Institution / Community Information
Institution Name
Prince Edward Island 
Street Address 1
16 Fitzroy Street,3rd floor Sullivan Building, PO Box 2000 
Street Address 2
 
City / Town
Charlottetown 
Country
Canada 
Postal / Zip Code
C1A7N8 
 
Institution Description
Health PEI is responsible for the delivery of publicly-funded health services in Prince Edward Island. The agency operates hospitals, health centres, public long-term care nursing facilities and community-based programs and services. 
Institution Size (Beds)
unspecified 
Institution Website
 
Community Description
 
Community Size
unspecified 
Community Website
-
   
 
Geographic location may be approximate
Contact for Applicants
Contact Name
Health Recruiter 
Phone
(902) 368-6414 
Fax
 
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Published on 2025-06-04
Edited on 2025-06-04