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Technical Supervisor, Core Lab
@ Government of the Northwest Territories - Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
Overview
The Government of the Northwest Territories' Health and Social Services Authority is hiring a Technical Supervisor for its Core Laboratory at Stanton Territorial Hospital in Yellowknife. The role leads daily laboratory operations, supervises and develops staff, and oversees quality and accreditation for a lab processing about 27,000 tests monthly. It is a full-time, one-year term position paying $56.99 to $68.06 per hour plus a $3,700 annual Northern Allowance.
Pay:
$56.99–$68.06 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Lead daily Core Laboratory operations at Stanton Territorial Hospital
- Supervise, mentor and support laboratory staff
- Ensure quality, accreditation and regulatory compliance
- Manage staffing, scheduling, recruitment and training
- Lead Point-of-Care Testing programs and oversight
Requirements summary:
- Medical laboratory technology diploma or degree from an accredited Canadian institution
- Seven years of directly related lab experience, including three years supervisory
- Registration with CSMLS at General Registered Technologist level
- Internationally trained: three years Canadian hospital core lab experience
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- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-23
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Manager |
| Department | Allied health |
| Experience | 7+ years |
| Management experience | 3+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Laboratory, Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | CSMLS General Registered Technologist |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Medical Laboratory Technology |
| Perks mentioned | Home office allowance |
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Government of the Northwest Territories - Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority
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Job Summary
Location: Yellowknife
Department: Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority
Job ID: 28514
Salary: $111,131 - $132,717
Employment Type: Full-Time, Temporary
Closing Date: Nov 8, 2026
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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 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
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
Labour Market Supplement
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
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.
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 CSMLS 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.
Job Opening Information
Job Opening ID # 28514
Closing Date: Wednesday November 8, 2026, 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is from $56.99per hour to $68.06 per hour (approximately $111,131. - $132,717.) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.
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