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Pathologist Assistant (PA01)

@ Vitalité Health Network

Bathurst, New Brunswick

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Overview

Vitalité Health Network is hiring a Pathologist Assistant for full-time temporary work in pathological anatomy, under the supervision of a pathologist. The role handles, dissects and examines surgical and autopsy specimens, documents findings and helps develop protocols. Candidates must be members in good standing of the Canadian Association of Pathologists and show leadership and supervisory skills.

Responsibilities:

  • Handle, prepare and dissect surgical and autopsy specimens
  • Perform macroscopic examinations and document findings
  • Dictate findings and select specimens for pathologist diagnosis
  • Participate in protocol development
  • Oversee macroscopy room inventory

Requirements summary:

  • Member in good standing of the Canadian Association of Pathologists
  • Master's degree for medical laboratory technologists or equivalent
  • Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills
  • Ability to organize and set priorities
  • Good judgment and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and as a team member

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Employer posting date
2026-10-15
First seen by our source
2026-10-16
Source record updated
2026-10-16

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentAllied health
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingLaboratory
PositionMostly standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
EducationMaster’s degree (required)
Fields of studyMedical laboratory technology

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Vitalité Health Network

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Vitalité Health Network is a regional health authority providing and managing health care and services in an area covering northern and southeastern New Brunswick. The Network is the only Francophone managed organization of its kind in the country and has nearly 60 points of service providing a range of health care and services to members of the public in the official language of their choice. The care and services provided include: • Community and home-based care and services • Acute care (hospitals) • Addiction and Mental Health Services • Public Health • Training and Research The Network has over 7,000 part-time and full-time employees, over 550 physicians and specialists, and over 1,000 volunteers. The Network’s 2016-2017 budget was $663 million. Our points of service are distributed throughout our territory, and include: • 11 hospitals: 5 regional hospitals and 6 community hospitals; • 9 health centres • 5 clinics • 10 community mental health centres • 4 Addiction Service centres • 2 Veterans’ centres • 11 Public and Sexual Health offices

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Reported office locations
  • 275 rue Main Street, Bureau • Suite 600, Bathurst, NB E2A 1A9, CA
  • 330, avenue Université Avenue, Moncton, NB E1C 2Z3, CA
  • 275, boulevard Hébert Boulevard, Edmundston, NB E3V 4E4, CA
  • 189, chemin Lily Lake Road, Campbellton, NB E3N 3H3, CA
  • 1750, promenade Sunset Drive, Bathurst, NB E2A 4L7, CA
  • 1, boulevard Saint-Pierre Ouest, Caraquet, NB E1W 1B6, CA
  • 400, rue des Hospitalières Street, Tracadie, NB E1X 1G5, CA
  • 29, rue de l'Hôpital Street, Lamèque, NB E8T 1C6, CA
  • 7714, route 134, Sainte-Anne-de-Kent, NB E4S 1H5, CA
  • 625, boulevard Everard H. Daigle Boulevard, Grand-Sault / Grand Falls, NB E3Z 1G5, CA
  • 21, rue Canada Street, Saint-Quentin, NB E8A 2P6, CA
  • 63, promenade Gallant Drive, Campbellton , NB E3N 3G2, CA
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Vitalité Health Network is a regional health authority providing and managing health care and services in an area covering northern and southeastern New Brunswick. The Network is the only Francophone managed organization of its kind in the country and has nearly 60 points of service providing a range of health care and services to members of the public in the official language of their choice. The care and services…

FieldValue
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
Company size5,001-10,000 employees
HeadquartersBathurst, NB
Organization typeGovernment Agency
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Job description

NOTE: Applicants must attach a resume to their application.

JOB SUMMARY:

The selected candidate will be responsible for various pathological anatomy services under the supervision of a pathologist with medical qualifications. Among other duties, he or she will handle, prepare, dissect, and perform macroscopic examinations of surgical and autopsy specimens; document and dictate findings; and select and submit specimens for pathological diagnosis by the pathologist. He or she must also participate in the development of protocols and oversee the management of the macroscopy room’s inventory.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Member in good standing of the Canadian Association of Pathologists;
  • Degree from a recognized master’s program for medical laboratory technologists, or equivalent training and experience as defined by the Canadian Association of Pathologists;
  • Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills;
  • Ability to organize effectively and set priorities;
  • Ability to communicate with colleagues, clients, and visitors with tact and courtesy;
  • Ability to adapt to change;
  • Good judgment and problem-solving skills;
  • Ability to work independently and as a team member;
  • Physical ability to perform assigned duties;
  • Good previous work history (performance and attendance);
  • Adherence to professional ethics principles, to the Network management philosophy and organizational values;
  • Compliance with the rules of confidentiality established by the Vitalité Health Network.

  • The above requirements may be verified through oral, written or practical tests during the selection process.
  • Should there be no fully qualified applicants, this position will not necessarily be reposted. If you wish to be considered for this position and meet most of the requirements, you are encouraged to apply at this time.
  • The employer reserves the right to shorten or extend temporary assignments for operational reasons.
  • We thank all applicants. However, only those selected will be contacted.

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