Surgical Pathology Assistant

Requisition ID: 391346

Position Number:

Posting End Date: November 8, 2025

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Shared Health

Site: Shared Health - Float Pool between pathology sites (SBH, HSC, GGH)

Department / Unit: SBGH, HSC, GGH Pathology/Cytology

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date: 11/21/2025

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 9.69

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $44.000, $46.021, $47.693, $49.407, $51.205, $53.055, $54.961

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Under the general direction of the Charge Technologist and the Medical Site Manager (Pathologist), this position is responsible for the reception, gross description and dissection of surgical tissue specimens as well as selecting and preparing tissue specimens for processing in preparation for microscopic diagnosis. The incumbent will maintain a safe environment in accordance with professional and provincial guidelines and ensure compliance with quality assurance programs and maintain standards put forth by Accreditation. Functions are conducted in accordance with the Mission and Values of Shared Health, current policies and procedures and applicable legislation.

• Two years relevant experience required.

• Graduate from a recognized Pathology Assistant Program preferred.
• Bachelor of Science degree including courses in Human Anatomy and Physiology from a recognized university; Registered Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) specializing in Histology, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Membership with the Canadian Association of Pathologists (CAP) or equivalent (the American Association of Pathologists' Assistants) is preferred.

• Knowledge of medical terminology required.
• Knowledge of Histology procedures and basic pathology required.
• Knowledge of Routine Practices required.
• Follow oral and written instructions precisely with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills required in English.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a team member.
• Proficient analytical skills.
• Work under pressure.
• Maintains confidentiality with all information entrusted to the position.
• Fluent language skills (written and oral) in both French and English may be required.
• Ability to perform duties as described.

The above represent general core qualifications for the position and may vary as necessary to the operation of the service.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.