Winnipeg Regional Health Authority·Winnipeg, Manitoba
The Operating Room Assistant facilitates the safe and effective conduct of invasive and non-invasive surgical procedures under the supervision of the Clinical Manager. This involves ensuring the operating/procedural room environment is safe, equipment functions properly, and procedures maximize patient safety.
Requisition ID: 398262
Position Number: 20051257
Posting End Date: Open Until Filled
City: Winnipeg
St. Boniface Hospital
St. Boniface Hospital
Department / Unit: Endoscopy
Job Stream: Clinical
Union: CUPE
03/13/2026 - Indefinite
Reason for Term: Other Leave
1.00
Anticipated Shift: Days;Weekends
Work Arrangement: In Person
7.75
Annual Base Hours: 2015
$27.097, $27.898, $28.721, $29.565, $30.442, $31.339
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Under the supervision of the Clinical Manager, the Operating Room Assistant works in collaboration with regulated healthcare team members to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive and non-invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating/procedural room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.
Experience
Minimum three years of HCA/Nursing Assistant/Operating Room Aid experience required in an acute care setting, preferably in the Operating Room, Procedural Room or Acute Surgical Setting.
Experience working within an interprofessional team.
Experience in multitasking and task management.
Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)
Minimum Grade 12 education, Manitoba standards, required.
Successful completion of a recognized comprehensive Health Care Aide course.
Must enroll in and successfully complete the Operating Room Assistant Course (approximately 12 weeks) at the first opportunity unless otherwise mutually agreed between the employer and employee.
St. Boniface Hospital is committed to empowering a workforce that welcomes and celebrates diversity by fostering culturally safe places for all employees. We strive to celebrate our diverse workforce and the outstanding work we do every day.
This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective bargaining agreement.
This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.
Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.
Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.
Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.
Candidates must possess a minimum of three years of HCA/Nursing Assistant/Operating Room Aid experience in an acute care setting, preferably in the Operating Room or Surgical Setting. A minimum of Grade 12 education and successful completion of a recognized Health Care Aide course are required, along with mandatory enrollment in and completion of the Operating Room Assistant Course.
Market context
Operating Room Assistant roles in Manitoba are typically tied to steady hospital surgical activity and the need for dependable perioperative support. Competition can be strong because employers often look for candidates with acute care experience, Grade 12, and recognized Health Care Aide training, especially in operating room or surgical settings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save time, then highlight any direct OR, surgical, or acute care experience in your application.