Posted 6 months ago
Pathologists' Assistant
@ HealthCareersInSask.ca
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Overview
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is hiring a full-time Pathologists' Assistant at Saskatoon City Hospital in the Surgical Pathology department. The role handles initial examination and dissection of surgical specimens and post-mortem dissection, and assists with research and instruction of pathology interns and residents. Pay band 18 is $44.50 to $47.67 per hour, with 14 eight-hour shifts per three weeks and travel required.
Responsibilities:
- Initial examination and dissection of surgical specimens
- Dissection of bodies during post-mortem examination
- Assists with research in Pathology
- Instruction of Pathology interns and residents
Requirements summary:
- Pathologist Assistant Masters Program
- American Society for Clinical Pathology certification
- Canadian Association of Pathologists certification
- Basic computer skills
- Organizational, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · oraclecloud
- Employer posting date
- 2026-05-12
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Department | Allied health |
| Hours per week | 56 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic, Laboratory |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | American Society for Clinical Pathology, Canadian Association of Pathologists |
| Driver’s licence | preferred |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector |
| Education | Master’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Pathologist Assistant |
| Perks mentioned | Performance bonus |
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Position #: 9001409
Expected Start Date: To be Determined: Open Till Filled
Union: SEIU
Facility: Saskatoon City Hospital
City/Town: Saskatoon
Department: Surgical Pathology
Type: Full-time regular
FTE: 1
Hours of Work: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Field Hours: No
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band 18 $44.50 to $47.67 (3 step range)
Travel Required: Yes
Job Description: Responsible for the initial examination and dissection of surgical specimens and dissection of bodies during post-mortem examination. Assists with research and instruction of Pathology interns/residents.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Education
- Pathologist Assistant Masters Program
Licenses
- American Society for Clinical Pathology
- Canadian Association of Pathologists
Competencies
- Basic - Computer skills
- Organizational skills
- Analytical skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
Knowledge and Abilities
- Ability to work independently
Other Information
- May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
- Certification with the American Society for Clinical Pathology.
- Certification with Canadian Association of Pathologists and/or
- Valid driver's license, where required
- Official Description at: //www.working-for-health.ca/supportjobevaluation
Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team.
Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.
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Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.Journal
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