Anatomy Technician

Halifax, NS
On-site
Posted Sep 18, 2026
1 position

$34–$43 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 35 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

The Anatomy Technician is responsible for the detailed embalming of human cadavers and providing technical support for teaching laboratories. This includes setting up classrooms, maintaining the morgue and museum, and preparing anatomical teaching materials.

Job details

Position Details Position Information Position Title Anatomy Technician Research Project Department/Unit Medical Neuroscience Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Posting Number S295-26 Employee Group NSGEU Local 77 Position Type Term Duration of Contract (if applicable) 2 years Employment Type Full Time Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0 Salary $33.70-$42.67 per hour ($56,952 - $72,113 per annum, 35 hours per week) Classification T8 Provisional Statement About Dalhousie University Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018. Job Summary The mission of the Department of Medical Neuroscience is to foster research and training in neuroscience that advances the understanding and treatment of diseases of the nervous system. Reporting to the Manager, Human Donation Program, the Anatomy Technician is responsible for the detailed and careful embalming of human cadavers, and for the technical and teaching support for the teaching laboratories and other resources in the Department, including all aspects of the Human Body Program. Key Responsibilities Sets up gross anatomy, neuroanatomy and histology teaching laboratories and classrooms with required materials (full body cadavers, prosection brains, technical equipment, microscopes, etc.). Regular maintenance, organization and cleaning of the dissecting and teaching laboratories, clinical simulation lab and classrooms, preparation room, morgue, and museum/resource centre. Regular embalming of donated human remains; ensures that body has been properly cleaned, enclosed, correctly numbered, and ensure proper storage in cooler. This includes heavy lifting and movement of materials and equipment. Confirms receipt of proper donor legal documents/paperwork, correct identification of donor, check/confirm proper, and complete, filling out of on-site forms. As needed with regular use, measures and mixes chemicals to make embalming fluid, while adhering to university, laboratory and WHIMIS safety practices procedures. Careful and methodical removal, potting and setting of brains. Ongoing and annual preparation of new teaching materials, as requested. Regular general maintenance of equipment and ancillary equipment. Assesses requirements for upgrades and/or repairs to equipment. Troubleshoots technical difficulties. Assists in arrangement for interment services under the direction of the manager and performs other duties as required. Note Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus. Required Qualifications Embalmer/Funeral Director license plus approximately three to five years of related work experience. Experience with dissection, specimen preparation, or other highly detailed technical work requiring precision and accuracy. Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively support faculty, students, researchers, and departmental operations. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment supporting anatomy teaching and laboratory activities. Assets Strong computer skills and proficiency with relevant software applications. Interest in pursuing anatomy training to enhance dissection skills and understanding of program offerings. Interest in completing forklift training. Job Competencies The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core competencies, in particular: Self-Awareness & Professionalism Integrity Respect & Inclusion Adaptability Knowledge & Thinking Skills Additional Information Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program. Application Consideration Non-probationary bargaining unit employees ( NSGEU local 77) are given priority consideration. All other applications will be considered when there is no qualified candidate from the bargaining unit. We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or People and Culture. Diversity Statement Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please review our Employment Equity information. If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here . Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies 1 Open Date 09/15/2026 Close Date 10/06/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/22122

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Embalmer/Funeral Director license and have three to five years of related work experience. Proficiency in dissection, specimen preparation, and the ability to work independently are required.