Pathologists Assistant I

Alberta Health Services (AHS); Edmonton; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services (AHS) Edmonton Zone is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant I to perform gross examinations, describe, dissect and document specimens, and select sections for processing. You will work closely with pathologists, residents and students, assisting in autopsies and frozen sections while contributing to quality assurance projects.

This multi-site role covers Royal Alexandra Hospital, University of Alberta Hospital, Grey Nuns, Sturgeon Hospital and Cross Cancer Institute, with

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Pathologists' Assistant or equivalent recognized by CCCPA for certification.
• Active or eligible for CCCPA certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform gross examination, describe, dissect and document specimens from biopsy and surgical procedures.
• Select sections for processing and assist in autopsies and hospital-ordered autopsies.
• Work with pathologists and residents for tissue examination and training; participate in frozen sections and QA/QI projects.

Education

Master's Degree in Pathologists' Assistant or equivalent (CCCPA recognition)

CCCPA certification in grossing and autopsy

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, Sturgeon 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: 14-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 02-NOV-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $47.64
• Maximum Salary: $57.72
• 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: 14-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 02-NOV-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: $47.64
• Maximum Salary: $57.72
• 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 autopsyRecent and relevant experience grossing specimens of all complexitiesRecent 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 ModulesExperience with DMO or other voice recognition dictating softwareExperience 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.

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