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Surgical Assist

William Osler Health System·Etobicoke, Ontario

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

The Surgical Assist is responsible for managing instruments, retracting tissue, and maintaining a sterile field during procedures. They must monitor patient status and operate specialized surgical equipment to support the surgeon.

Company DescriptionOne of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career.

Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive.

As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities.

We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to advance our role in cultivating the next generation of health care professionals in partnership with Toronto Metropolitan University’s School of Medicine and promoting medical innovations and breakthroughs through the Osler Research Institute for Health Innovation.Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of world-class health care inspired by our people and communities.

At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment.

Join our team today!Job DescriptionThe Department of Surgery is seeking courtesy surgical assistants.

Successful candidates would have primary affiliation with Etobicoke General Hospital and be part of the Etobicoke General assistant on-call roster.

There would also be opportunities to assist at Brampton Civic Hospital (both elective and on-call).

Prior surgical assisting experience is preferred but not required.

Excellent communication skills and the desire to contribute in a multidisciplinary team approach to patient care are needed.

Remuneration is fee-for-service supplemented by an on-call stipend when applicable.Accountabilities:Managing instruments, retracting tissue, suctioning, suturing and cutting suturesMaintains a sterile field and anticipates the surgeon’s needs throughout the procedureMonitors the patient’s status and communicates concerns to the surgical teamOperates or assists with specialized surgical equipment as neededQualificationsCertificate of Registration to practice from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of OntarioPrior surgical assisting experience is preferred but not a requirementExcellent communication skills in English (additional languages are considered an asset as we serve a highly diverse population)Models behaviour that aligns with Osler’s Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and CollaborationAdditional InformationOsler is a primary clinical partner for Toronto Metropolitan University School of Medicine and is an academic community partner with the University of Toronto’s Temerty Faculty of Medicine and McMaster’s Michael G.

DeGroote School of Medicine.

Make an impact, lead and go beyond at Osler.Osler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace.

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds.

We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Medical Affairs at [email protected].While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.

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  • Etobicoke
  • General
  • Hospital
  • Division/Area of
  • Practice:
  • Surgical
  • Assists
  • Medical
  • Affairs
  • Department:
  • Surgery
  • Privileges
  • Type: Courtesy

Position Title: Surgical Assist Position Category: Clinical

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Certificate of Registration from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. Prior surgical assisting experience is preferred, along with excellent English communication skills.

  • professional certificate
  • Communication Skills
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Multidisciplinary Teamwork
  • Suturing
  • Suctioning
  • Surgical Assisting
  • Sterile Field Maintenance
  • Tissue Retraction

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Etobicoke, Ontario
Posted
Jun 24, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

William Osler Health System

William Osler Health System (Osler) is a hospital system which includes Brampton Civic Hospital, Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health and Wellness and Etobicoke General Hospital, and serves 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities within the...

Salary listed on 66 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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Surgical assistant roles in Ontario

In Ontario, surgical assistant roles are typically tied to hospital and surgical center staffing needs, so demand often follows operating room volume and surgeon coverage. These positions are competitive because employers usually look for a College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario Certificate of Registration, prior surgical assisting experience, and strong English communication skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform against the original posting, and confirm your registration status before applying.

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