Pathologists Assistant I

Alberta Precision Labs; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 96,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Precision Labs in Edmonton is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant I to perform gross examination and describe specimens from biopsy and surgical procedures, under supervision of pathologists. You will assist in autopsies, participate in autopsy and tissue evaluation, and support teaching for residents and students.

The role offers diverse exposure across multiple sites and a chance to contribute to quality control and improvement projects within Anatomic Pathology.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required; CCCCPA certification or eligible.
• Active CCCPA certification in grossing and autopsy is required.
• Recent and relevant experience grossing diverse specimens and autopsies.

Responsibilities

• Perform gross examination and document specimens; select sections for processing.
• Assist Pathologists or Residents in autopsies and specimen handling.
• Participate in PA rounds and teaching residents, students and staff.

Education

Master's Degree of Pathologists' Assistant or equivalent

Tools

Epic Beaker

Voice recognition dictating software

Job description

Join the Edmonton Zone Pathologists' Assistant team! With the primary sites at the Royal Alex Hospital and the University of Alberta Hospital and additional sites at the Grey Nuns Hospital, Misericordia Hospital and the Cross Cancer Institute, your opportunity to provide high-quality patient care will cover an exciting variety of duties in Anatomic Pathology. Duties include but are not limited to: grossing and prepping all complexities of specimens, teaching residents, medical students, graduate students, and operational students and staff, performing autopsies, performing frozen sections, and contributing to quality control/improvement projects.As a tertiary care center, and as the major catchment site for many complex surgeries in Western Canada, Edmonton receives a diverse and highly interesting suite of surgical pathology specimens. Our PAs regularly have the chance to learn and expand their knowledge in Anatomic Pathology, participate in PA rounds, and pass on their knowledge with various teaching opportunities.This vacancy may be eligible for the Recruitment Incentive.

Description:

As a Pathologists' Assistant I, you will perform gross examination (describe, dissect and document) specimens from biopsy and surgical procedures, selecting sections for processing. You will work in close collaboration with and under the supervision of pathologist medical staff in all matters relating to tissue examination, dissection, and staff/resident training and evaluation. You will assist Pathologists or Residents in the performance of Hospital-ordered autopsies, including receiving and preparing remains.

• Classification: Pathologists Assistant I
• Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Laboratory - Anatomic Pathology
• Multi-Site: Multisite
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 25-AUG-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 05-OCT-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $46.25
• Maximum Salary: $56.04
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Pathologists Assistant I
• Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Laboratory - Anatomic Pathology
• Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Multisite
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 25-AUG-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 05-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $46.25
• Maximum Salary: $56.04
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Master's Degree of Pathologists' Assistant or equivalent combination of education and experience recognized by the Canadian Association of Pathologists for Canadian Certification Council of Pathologists' Assistant (CCCPA) certification.Active or eligible for certification with the Canadian Certification Council of Pathologists' Assistants (CCCPA).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Current CCCPA certification in both grossing and autopsy.Recent and relevant experience grossing specimens of all complexities.Recent and relevant experience in adult, pediatric, and perinatal autopsies, with ability to continue participating in all autopsies without personal restrictions.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Epic - Beaker, AP Modules.Experience with DMO or other voice recognition dictating software.Experience teaching learners to gross.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with APL.