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Pathologist Assistant - Pathology -Multiple Sites

  • Brampton, ON, Canada

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One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities. We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.

A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands-on skills development, cross-department training and promotional opportunities. Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of world-class health care inspired by our people and communities.

At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment. Join our team today!

Job Description

Accountabilities:

  • Perform a variety of duties required by the Pathology department
  • Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Biology and/or Masters of Pathology or equivalent education with a minimum of two years experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
  • Strong knowledge of anatomy
  • Demonstrated skills and ability in examining, describing, dissecting, weighing and photography of small and complex large gross surgical specimens of all tissue types
  • Ability to perform frozen sections
  • Assist with or perform autopsies under pathologists supervision
  • Proven ability to perform duties independently or as a team member, with high degree of motivation and independent judgment
  • Familiarity with equipment and tissue processing
  • Demonstrated computer proficiency (Meditech and Paradigm an asset)
  • Proven written and oral communication skills
  • Proven excellence working in a team environment with strong interpersonal skills and high degree of professionalism
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving ability
  • Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and maintain high level of productivity and competence
  • American Association of Pathology Assistants registration an asset
  • Required to work at and travel between all Osler sites
  • Must demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration

Additional Information

Hours: Currently days/evenings including weekends and statutory holidays (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)

Salary:

Minimum: $41.64 per hour

Maximum: $53.34 per hour

Internal application deadline: [November 10, 2026

#TPT - 3 months

Osler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at human.resources@williamoslerhs.ca.

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.

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Responsibilities

Perform duties required by the Pathology department, including examining, describing, dissecting, weighing, and photographing surgical specimens. Perform frozen sections and assist with or conduct autopsies under a pathologist’s supervision, along with other related duties.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor of Science in Biology and/or a Master’s in Pathology or equivalent education, plus at least two years of directly related experience and strong knowledge of anatomy. Candidates should demonstrate specimen-handling and tissue-processing skills, computer proficiency, effective communication and teamwork, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently and under pressure; American Association of Pathology Assistants registration is an asset.

Skills

  • Anatomy
  • Gross Specimen Examination
  • Specimen Dissection
  • Specimen Photography
  • Frozen Sections
  • Autopsy Assistance
  • Tissue Processing
  • Meditech
  • Paradigm
  • Written Communication
  • Oral Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Problem-Solving
  • Independent Judgment
  • Time Management
  • Interpersonal Skills

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Categories

  • Healthcare
  • Science & Research

Keywords

  • Pathology
  • Pathologist Assistant
  • Biology
  • Anatomy
  • Gross Surgical Specimens
  • Specimen Examination
  • Specimen Description
  • Specimen Dissection
  • Specimen Weighing
  • Specimen Photography
  • Frozen Sections
  • Autopsies
  • Pathologist Supervision
  • Tissue Processing
  • Meditech
  • Paradigm
  • American Association of Pathology Assistants
  • Surgical Pathology
  • Computer Proficiency
  • Independent Judgment
  • Problem-Solving
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Professionalism
  • Productivity

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