Medical Laboratory Technologist 1-Microbiology
Company
Stanton Territorial Hospital
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.
Location
Yellowknife, NT
Duties
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare information about general microbiology and the intricacies of infectious diseases, arranging for the collection of specimens and performing investigative, scientific analysis.
- Examines a variety of biological and environmental samples using standard microbiology procedure to ensure that medical and non-medical professionals have the test results necessary to diagnose, treat and manage disease and address public health issues.
- Supply in-hospital and territorial referral services to several medical laboratories throughout the Northwest Territories and the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut.
Requirements
Key Qualifications and Skills
- A recognized Medical Laboratory Technology Program at minimum of a diploma or degree level from an accredited Canadian Post-Secondary Institution.
- Internationally trained Medical Laboratory Technologists must have at least 3 years of working experience in a Canadian Hospital Microbiology Laboratory.
-New graduates waiting to write their certification examination will be considered however; registration must be achieved prior to beginning employment with Laboratory Services.
- Must be eligible for registration with the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science.
- Knowledge of and an ability to input and retrieve information from Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) is an asset.
Start Date
2025-09-09
Hours
37.5 per week
Salary
The salary range for this position is from $49.68 per hour to $59.35 per hour (approximately $96,876 - $115,733.) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.
Comments
The successful incumbent will receive a $10,000 supplement upon hire and an additional $10,000 supplement after completion of 12 months of continuous employment contingent on remaining employed in an eligible position for a further 12 months. This is a taxable benefit and will be subject to applicable deductions
Contact
Name
Laura Steven
Display Name
Laura Steven
Title
Technical Supervisor, Microbiology
Address
Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority - Stanton Territorial Hospital, 548 Byrne Road, PO Box 10, Yellowknife NT X1A 2N1
Telephone
(867) 767-93022 x 46693
Fax
(867) 669-4141
Job Posting Link
Stanton Territorial Hospitalwebsite
Display Date
2025-09-09
Expiry Date
Until Filled