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.
- Three years relevant experience required.
- Supervisory experience an asset.
- 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.
- Membership with the Canadian Association of Pathologists (CAP) or equivalent (the American Association of Pathologists’ Assistants) is preferred.
- 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.
- 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.
