Pathologists’ Assistant Career Profile
What is a Pathologists’ Assistant?
Working as a Pathologists’ Assistant with the Saskatchewan Health Authority offers a unique and rewarding opportunity to play an important role in patient care within a collaborative laboratory environment. Our team works closely with pathologists to examine a wide variety of surgical specimens, providing ongoing opportunities to build specialized skills and expertise across many areas of pathology.
The gross room is a dynamic and engaging setting where no two days are the same. Team members are valued for their knowledge, professionalism, and contributions to high-quality patient care. This role is well suited for individuals who enjoy meaningful, hands-on work in a fast-paced environment and who thrive as part of a supportive, highly specialized team.
As our service continues to grow, we are excited to welcome additional Pathologists’ Assistant to join us and contribute to the excellent care we provide to patients every day.
What is it like working as a Pathologists’ Assistant with the Saskatchewan Health Authority?
Working as a Pathologists’ Assistant with the Saskatchewan Health Authority you are a highly valued and important health professional working in the laboratory gross room. We receive a variety of simple to complex specimens and have lots of variety for our competencies. We work closely with pathologists and develop relationships with them regarding patient specimens and care. We have a very busy, fast paced environment that can be quite demanding and stressful at times as the number of path assistants we have for this specialized job is very limited (which is why we need you to join our team!). We are not involved in autopsy or frozen sections, but we have many surgical specimens to take up all our time.
What can I earn as a Pathologists’ Assistant ?
The current rate of pay per hour is listed below:
- $44.50 to 47.67
In addition to the above pay bands, the SHA provides a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Extended health and dental benefits
- Defined benefit pension plan
- Life & disability insurance
- MyWellbeing resiliency resources, mental health & family supports
- Paid annual vacation - starting at 3 weeks
Hiring incentives & relocation assistance of up to $33,000 may be available based on location!
To learn more about additional Government of Saskatchewan recruitment incentives, please see the Provincial and Federal Government section on our Benefits & Incentives page.
Pathologist’s Assistants working with the SHA are unionized employees and are members of the following union depending on location:
How do I become a Pathologists’ Assistant ?
To work as a Pathologist’s Assistant, you must complete a master's program in Pathologist’s Assistant. Most accredited programs are delivered as two-year programs.
Currently, there are four accredited audiology programs across Canada, including:
