Pathologists'
Assistant
Job ID
24426
Location
Toronto, Ontario
Min. to Max.

Hourly Rate
$44.49 - $57.79
*Compensation commensurate with experience
Dept/Program Name
Pathology Coroner/ Autopsy
Target Openings
1
Work Type
In Person
Hours of Work
0.01
FTE
0.00
Contract Length
Level of Police Check
Vulnerable Sector Check
Date Posted
2026-08-21
Deadline to Apply
2026-08-31
**About Sick

Kids**
Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (Sick

Kids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world.

As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education.

Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day.

Sick

Kids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work workplace that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join Sick

Kids, you become part of our community.

We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of
_Healthier Children. A Better World_
.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.
**Position Description**
The Division of Pathology and Clinical Molecular Diagnostics (CMD) at the Hospital for Sick Children is a multifaceted department that combines the analysis of cellular and molecular abnormalities underlying disease processes.

This integration facilitates the timely delivery of life-changing diagnostic results.

The Pathologists' Assistant will work with the team of Pathologists' Assistants, Pathologists and Medical Laboratory Technologists within the Pathology Laboratory, a division of the Department of Paediatric Laboratory Medicine
**Here's What You'll Get to Do**
·
Perform surgical gross dictation and dissection of small and large specimens according to facility protocol under the direction of the Sick

Kids pathologists.
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Provide detailed diagrammatic sampling of digital specimen representation.
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Assist pathologists with autopsy procedures, including routine autopsies, infectious autopsy protocols,



metabolic autopsy protocols and forensic autopsy procedures.
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Perform gross specimen imaging and microscopic imaging.
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Perform X-ray imaging using digital Faxitron.
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Communicate with other departments, including Health Records, Diagnostic Imaging, in-patient units and Protection Services.
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Coordinate the many facets of the autopsy with the appropriate personnel involved.
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Contribute to the academic pursuits of the Division of Pathology as they relate to autopsy and surgical pathology.
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Engage in internal quality assurance and hospital rounds preparation.
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Perform such administrative, supervisory, teaching and other duties as defined by the needs of the Division of Pathology.
**Here's What You'll Need**
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Bachelor of Science required, preferably in a Life Science field.
·
Graduate, or upcoming/recent graduate of MCISc Pathologists' Assistant Program.
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Certification or eligibility for certification with Canadian Association of Pathologists (CAP-ACP) is preferred.
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Prior experience with gross dictation and dissection and/or autopsy assistance.
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Paediatric pathology experience preferred.
·
Working knowledge of human anatomy.
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Working knowledge of digital photography.
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Proficiency in the use of Laboratory Information Systems and common Microsoft Office applications.
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Ability to work independently and as part of the Pathology team to provide quality laboratory services for physicians and patients.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Demonstrated commitment and actions in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion objectives.
**Here's What You'll Love**
·
A commitment to continuing education and professional development through DPLM's Laboratory Professional Certification Reimbursement Program as well as several programs and resources through the
Learning Institute (https://www.sickkids.ca/en/learning/about-learning-institute/)
.
·
A hospital that welcomes and focuses on
Equity, Diversity,



and Inclusion (https://2025.sickkids.ca/edi/)
**.**
·
A focus on employee wellness
with our new
Staff Health and Well-being Strategy (https://2025.sickkids.ca/staffwellbeing/)
.

Self-care helps us support others.
·
A culture of safety for both the patient and staff.
·
The prospect to
**make an impact**
.

Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at Sick

Kids and contributing to our vision of
Healthier Children. A Better World. (https://www.sickkids.ca/en/about/about-sickkids/)
**Employment Type:**
·
Casual
**Our Commitment to Diversity**
Sick

Kids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe setting that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve.

Learn more about workplace inclusion. (https://www.sickkids.ca/en/about/edi/workplace-inclusion/)
**Accessibility & Accommodation**
If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our
aSKHR team ( [email protected] )
.

Sick

Kids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired.

If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview.

Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
**How To Apply**
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[email protected]
with a short description of the issues you are experiencing.

We will not accept resumes sent to this inbox but we are happy to respond to requests for technical assistance.
**Tip:**
Combine your cover letter and resume into
**ONE**
document of 20 pages or less as you cannot upload multiple documents as part of your application.

Every application is reviewed by a human recruiter and all hiring decisions are made by people.

In some cases, AI-assisted tools are used to help review applications based on job-related qualifications.

All positions posted on the Sick

Kids Hospital's Careers Site represent current vacancies, unless otherwise posted in the job description.

📌 Pathologists'' Assistant (Toronto)
🏢 SickKids
📍 Toronto