Technical Supervisor,Specimen Control Job Yellowknife area,NT Canada,Healthcare

The Technical Supervisor, Specimen Control (Supervisor) reports to the Manager, Laboratory Services and is responsible to lead and direct the Specimen Control Laboratory in the delivery of specimen collection and handling. The incumbent manages an annual budget of approximately $1 million and a staff complement of Medical Laboratory Assistants, including Relief positions.

Key Responsibilities:

Knowledge of Medical Laboratory Technology with a focus on Specimen Control laboratory functions, principles, and standards of practice including specimen collection and handling, and automated and manual laboratory testing methods including microscopy.

Knowledge of Laboratory Technologies and Principles, and Standards of Practice and the ability to operate and understand complex laboratory instrumentation in order to provide direct hands on laboratory services, provide direction and leadership to Technologists, and in order to analyze and interpret results to aid medical and non-medical professionals in the diagnosis, treatment and management of disease.

Ability to quickly recognize atypical laboratory findings and initiate the appropriate action.

Knowledge of education principles related to adult learners in order to develop and deliver subject specific training and development; facilitation and presentation skills.

Ability to effectively supervise staff, organize work, conduct performance reviews, identify individual training needs and train staff.

Knowledge of and an ability to input and retrieve information from Laboratory Information Systems.

Key Qualifications

A recognized Medical Laboratory Technology Program at a minimum of a diploma or degree level from an accredited Canadian Post-Secondary Institution.

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 Specimen Control laboratory).

Seven (7) years of directly related Specimen Control laboratory experience which includes three (3) years of demonstrated increasing responsibility at the medical laboratory technologist 2 level or higher in a Canadian hospital medical laboratory.

Registered with the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science at the General Registered Technologist designation.

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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

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 vulnerable sector 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 the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science at the General Registered technologist designation is mandatory for this position.

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 # 27488

Closing Date:
February 27, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $56.99 per hour to $68.06 per hour (approximately $111,131 - $132,717.) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

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