Saint John Morgue Attendant (3015) PCN

Location: Saint John area (Horizon), _Lab (Technologist, Assistant, Pathologist, etc.) - Saint John Area, New Brunswick - Permanent Full Time

Competition #: External

Posted: October 19, 2026

Closes: October 25, 2026 at 11:59 pm Atlantic Standard Time

Anticipated Start Date: October 30, 2026

Location: Pathology - Surgery

Laboratory Services ~ Saint John Regional Hospital ~ Saint John ~ Horizon Health Network ~ Health Network

Job Classification: Morgue Attendant (3015)

Job Classification Type: CUPE

Job Type: Permanent Full Time

FTE: 1

Schedule: Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, On Call, Rotation, Monday through Sunday Subject to change due to operational requirements

Language Requirement: English Essential

Salary: to per hour

JOB PURPOSE

The Morgue Attendant is responsible for administrative duties in the Morgue area and assisting the pathologist when performing autopsies.

QUALIFICATIONS

- High school graduation plus successful completion of a recognized approved training course (i.e. Funeral Services Education, Pathologist Assistant Program) OR any equivalent training. Experience in morgue procedures is desirable.




- Ability to attend work on a regular basis.
- Ability to perform the duties of the position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Morgue Attendant is responsible for:

- Preparing and maintaining the morgue area, equipment and instruments
- Maintaining inventories of supplies and equipment
- Assisting the pathologist with an autopsy as directed
- Procuring, preparing, indexing and storing specimens
- Maintaining records
- Performing daily and weekly morgue routines

COMPETENCIES IDENTIFIED BY HORIZON HEALTH NETWORK

- Attention to Detail
- Communication
- Interpersonal Relations
- Planning and Prioritizing Work
- Results Orientation

Diversity Statement

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.

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📌 Saint John Morgue Attendant (3015) PCN 1251621
🏢 Horizon Health Network
📍 Saint John