At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and mentor a dedicated lab team while ensuring quality and compliance in healthcare services.
- Company: Join the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority, serving communities across Canada’s North.
- Benefits: Enjoy a rewarding career with competitive pay, professional growth, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Be part of a team that processes 27,000 tests monthly, supporting vital health services.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on healthcare delivery while advancing your leadership skills in a dynamic setting.
- Qualifications: Must have a diploma or degree in Medical Laboratory Technology and relevant supervisory experience.
The predicted salary is between 69750 - 85250 $ per year.
Department
Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority
The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North.
The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut.
Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.
Job Information
Are you an experienced Medical Laboratory Technologist ready to take the next step in your leadership career?
This is more than a supervisor role.
As the Technical Supervisor, Core Laboratory, you will help shape laboratory services for the Northwest Territories while leading a dedicated team at Stanton Territorial Hospital, the territory's premier acute care facility.
The laboratory processes approximately 27,000 tests each month and supports hospitals, health centres, clinics, public health programs, and communities across the North.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily Core Laboratory operations.
- Supervise, mentor, and support laboratory staff.
- Ensure quality, accreditation, and regulatory compliance.
- Oversee quality assurance and continuous improvement activities.
- Manage staffing, scheduling, recruitment, and training.
- Support implementation of new technologies and laboratory procedures.
- Monitor performance, budgets, inventory, and equipment.
- Lead Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) programs and quality oversight.
- Collaborate with healthcare teams to support patient care.
- Participate in technical laboratory work as required.
- Support strategic initiatives and service improvements.
Key Qualifications
- A recognized Medical Laboratory Technology Program at a minimum of a diploma or degree level, from an accredited Canadian Post-Secondary Institution.
- Applicants must have seven (7) years of directly related laboratory experience which includes three (3) years supervisory experience in a Canadian hospital medical laboratory.
- Internationally trained Medical Laboratory Technologists must have at least three (3) years working experience in a Canadian Hospital Laboratory as a Medical Laboratory Technologist (in a core laboratory).
Additional Requirements
- Applicants must be registered with the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science at the General Registered Technologist designation.
Registration must be maintained throughout the period of employment with Laboratory Services.
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only
- Health Recruitment
- Department of Finance
- Government of the Northwest Territories
- YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
- BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
- hlthss_recruitment@gov. nt. ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
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Technical Supervisor, Core Lab in Yellowknife employer: gov
The Workers' Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC) is an exceptional employer that prioritizes the well-being of its employees while making a significant impact on the lives of workers across the NWT and Nunavut. With a strong commitment to professional development, a generous benefits package including a Northern Living Allowance, and a workplace culture that values diversity and work-life balance, the WSCC fosters an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Join us in our mission to promote workplace health and safety, and be part of a team that truly values your contributions.
