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

The Medical Laboratory Technologist 1, Core Laboratory performs routine laboratory analysis in chemistry, hematology, transfusion medicine and specimen collection and handling activities. While performing analysis, you must be able to recognize normal and atypical findings and initiate the appropriate action. Accurate testing allows the practitioner to accurately diagnose medical conditions and arrange for proper care and treatment which ultimately impacts on a patient¿s morbidity. This accurate and timely testing also assists public health teams address regional or territorial health issues in an effective manner.

In addition to providing laboratory services to Stanton Territorial Hospital (STH), the Core Laboratory provides services to:
¿ 3 Hospitals within the NWT
¿ 21 Health Centres located in the NWT
¿ 4 Medical clinics - NTHSSA
¿ The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), Health Protection Unit
¿ Stanton-Environmental Health Unit, and
¿ A variety of businesses located in the north including but not limited to mining companies and public works

Approximately 27, 000 tests are processed monthly at the STH Laboratory. STH Laboratory lacks a local Pathologist and Pathology services are delivered through a consulting pathologist in Edmonton, Alberta. In the absence of a resident pathologist, you will act as a resource on Laboratory related practices. The remoteness of STH from major referral centres requires that you have a comprehensive understanding in the Core Laboratory disciplines of Laboratory Medicine as well as instrument maintenance and repair.
To be considered for this role you will need to have completed 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 of working experience in a Canadian Hospital Laboratory as a Medical Laboratory Technologist (in a core laboratory).

Applicants must have recent, relevant experience (within the past five (5) years) in all the core laboratory disciplines including: Chemistry; Hematology; Transfusion Medicine; Urinalysis; specimen collection from adults, children and neonates.
Applicants must be registered with the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science at the General Registered Technologist designation. New graduates waiting to write their certification examination will be considered; however, registration must be achieved prior to beginning 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
hlthss_recruitment@gov.nt.ca

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