Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA)

Senior Surgical Pathology Assistant

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA)  •  $51k - $61k/yr  •  Winnipeg, CA (Onsite)  •  17 hours ago
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Job Description

Requisition ID: 403889

Position Number: 20092872

Posting End Date: June 6, 2026

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Shared Health

Site: Shared Health - Health Sciences Centre

Department / Unit: HSC Pathology Assistant

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 08/31/2026 - 03/02/2028

Reason for Term: Maternity Leave

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $51.026, $52.891, $54.803, $56.816, $58.883, $61.024

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 joint direction of the Pathology Laboratory Supervisor or delegate and the Site Medical Manager (Pathologist), this position is responsible for the development and administration of all teaching programs and continuing education within the area. In addition, the incumbent is also responsible for giving technical support to the Surgical Cutting Room staff. 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.

Experience

  • Three years relevant experience required.
  • Supervisory experience an asset.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

  • Three years' relevant experience required.
  • Supervisory experience an asset. 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.
  • Relevant advanced technical courses or seminars an asset.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

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

Qualifications and Skills

  • Knowledge of Medical Terminology (Phase 11) required.
  • Knowledge of Histology procedures and basic Pathology required.
  • Knowledge of Routine Practices required.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both written and oral.
  • Strong organizational abilities to coordinate bench duties with extra duties associated with a Senior position.
  • Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Good technical knowledge for interpretation of results, problem-solving and decision-making.

Physical Requirements

  • Good visual and aural acuity, and manual dexterity required.

This maternity/parental term may expire sooner than the date indicated subject to a minimum of two (2) weeks’ notice.

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.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA)

About Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA)

The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) is one of the largest and most diverse health regions in Canada. It is responsible for providing health care to more than 700,000 people living in the City of Winnipeg as well as the surrounding Rural Municipalities of East and West St. Paul and the Town of Churchill, located in northern Manitoba.

The WRHA also provides health care support and specialty referral services to nearly 500,000 Manitobans who live outside its boundaries as well as residents of northwestern Ontario and Nunavut who require the specialty referral services and expertise available in Winnipeg.

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Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Winnipeg, CA
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
mb.ca
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