Sonographer

Job Summary

Location: Yellowknife

Department: Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority

Job ID: 27542

Salary: $106,158 - $126,809

Employment Type: Full-Time, Temporary

Closing Date: Open until filled

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Department Information

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 looking to practice meaningful, high-impact diagnostic imaging in one of Canada-s most unique and rewarding environments? Stanton Territorial Hospital in Yellowknife is seeking a skilled and compassionate Sonographer to join our Diagnostic Imaging team. In this role, you will independently perform and interpret high-quality ultrasound examinations that directly support timely and accurate diagnoses for patients across the Northwest Territories and the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut.

Stanton is the territorial referral centre, serving approximately 43,000 residents across 1.2 million square kilometers. You will work in a collaborative, supportive team environment alongside Radiologists, Medical Radiation Technologists, CT Technologists, and fellow Sonographers. With approximately 7,000+ ultrasounds performed annually, this role offers a diverse and dynamic scope of practice, including abdominal, obstetrical, cardiac, vascular, pediatric, and small parts imaging, as well as procedural support for biopsies and aspirations.

The incumbent is expected to model and promote a culturally safe, anti-racist, and trauma-informed environment that supports relationship-based care and equitable access to services for Indigenous peoples. This includes demonstrating professionalism, compassion, and respect for diverse worldviews, practices, and customs in all patient interactions.
Working as part of an interdisciplinary Diagnostic Imaging team, the Sonographer conducts a broad range of examinations including adult and pediatric neck, abdomen, pelvis, scrotum, breast, cardiac, deep vein, and obstetrical imaging. The role also includes supporting invasive procedures, maintaining equipment quality control, participating in accreditation processes, and ensuring compliance with NTHSSA policies, Sonography Canada standards, and the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers guidelines.

Key Responsibilities
- Independently perform, interpret, and document high-quality sonographic examinations in accordance with professional standards and departmental procedures
- Provide technical interpretation and communicate findings to Radiologists and referring physicians
- Ensure patients are informed, prepared, and appropriate candidates for examinations
- Review and obtain relevant clinical history prior to examinations
- Accurately document and enter examination data into RIS and PACS systems
- Recognize and communicate abnormal findings to Radiologists or referring physicians
- Provide hands-on assistance during invasive procedures (e.g., biopsies, aspirations)
- Perform quality control testing, equipment monitoring, troubleshooting, and minor maintenance
- Advocate for patient dignity, autonomy, confidentiality, and culturally safe care
- Participate in accreditation activities and departmental quality initiatives

Key Qualifications
- Knowledge and ability to perform and interpret detailed ultrasound examinations across multiple anatomical regions
- Comprehensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and ultrasound physics
- Ability to recognize and document pathological changes
- Skills in operating ultrasound equipment, RIS, and PACS systems
- Highly developed fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination
- Strong communication skills with medical and non-medical individuals
- Ability to work independently with remote Radiologist supervision
- Demonstrated commitment to cultural safety, diversity, inclusion, and trauma-informed practice

To be successful in this role, typically the above qualifications would be attained by:

This level of knowledge is typically acquired through the successful completion of a Canadian Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program from an accredited facility.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Registration with Sonography Canada is required. The incumbent will be required to authorize the employer to independently verify the registration with Sonography Canada.
Continuing education is required to maintain the Sonography Canada registration and stay current with the ever-changing technology (30 hours of continuing sonography education must be completed every three years).

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
[email protected]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

More Information

Term Position

This job opening is for a one (1) year term.

Indigenous Employment Policy

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Criminal Records Check

Candidates must provide a satisfactory criminal record check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Immunization Status

The successful candidate will be required to obtain proof of current up-to-date immunization status.

Registrations

Eligible for current registration/certification with Sonography Canada is mandatory for this position.

For more information on health and social services careers and practicing in the Northwest Territories please visit www.practiceNWT.ca

Diversity and Inclusion

The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility

Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

Equivalencies

Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID # 27542

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Salary Information

he salary range for this position is from $54.44 per hour to $65.03 per hour (approximately $106,158 - $126,809) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

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