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Posting Date: September 15, 2026

Posting Expiry Date: September 21, 2026

Job Title: Senior Pathologists' Assistant

Department: EORLA - Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology

Union Group: OPSEU

Job Type: Regular Full Time

Position Number(s): 00097024

Job Code: 290786

Site: The Ottawa Hospital - General Campus (TOHG)

Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Job Category: Laboratory Professional

Number of Vacancies: 1

FTE: 1.0

Salary Range: $44.87 - $56.59/Hour

Position Overview

This position is responsible for the technical supervision and support of daily pathology laboratory operations to ensure quality of work/compliance with policies and procedures. Applies their knowledge and experience to guide and act as a resource to other staff members and promote a cooperative atmosphere. They ensure respectful communications, respond to challenges and obstacles, make decisions, take appropriate action and provide solutions. They are also responsible for assisting with the implementation of changes and/or corrective actions. In addition, this position may also be required to perform the core duties of a Pathologists' Assistant.

Rotation/Shifts

Days and evenings, including weekends, 8 hour shifts. Rotation to other TOH campuses may be required. For information purposes only - EORLA reserves the right to change.

Basic Requirements
• Certified with The Canadian Certification Council of Pathologists' Assistants (CCCPA);
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working as a Pathologists' Assistant;
• Specific coursework or experience in leadership, time management, communication/interaction (including presentations), critical thinking, applied investigation, problem-solving, professionalism, facilitation and conflict resolution;
• Knowledge of relevant health care regulations, and advanced knowledge in medical laboratory theory, principles and practices;
• Understands occupational health and safety legislation;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills;
• Sound problem solving and conflict resolution skills.

*Where there are no applicants who hold a current CCCPA certification as a Pathologists' Assistant, applicants who are eligible for and actively pursuing the certification may be considered.

As a pre-condition of employment, all new EORLA employees will be required to obtain and provide a satisfactory Criminal Records Check dated within six (6) months from the date of issue.

*Mandatory Vaccination Policy*
Per EORLA's COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, if you are successful in the selection process, an offer of employment is conditional upon presentation of government issued documentation confirming that you have been fully vaccinated with a vaccine that has been approved in Canada. Any individual who cannot be vaccinated on medical grounds or other grounds recognized by the Human Rights Code can request an accommodation.

Please note that with respect to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ontario Human Rights Commission's (OHRC) position has been that a singular belief or personal preference against vaccinations and/or masks is not protected on the ground of creed under the Code.

Preferred Qualifications
• Masters of Pathologists' Assistant;
• Bilingualism is considered an asset.

Application Information

Please submit your online application by 11:59 p.m. EST the day the job posting closes. It is mandatory that you provide a thoroughly completed application with all the necessary information to help us determine whether you meet the qualifications as outlined on the job posting. Failure to do so will result in your being screened out of the competition. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Thank you for your cooperation and assistance.

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