Laboratory Technologist - Laboratory Services - Regular Full-Time
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Category**:** Laboratory Services
Requisition Number**:** LABOR002129
Posting Details
Posted: August 13, 2025
Full-Time
On-site
Locations
Showing 1 location
Whitehorse General Hospital
5 Hospital Road
Whitehorse, YT Y1A3H7, CAN
Sign On Bonus Available!
Regular Full-Time Position – (1.0 FTE)
This position is at the L08 level with an hourly pay range of $41.30 - $52.25
(PSAC Bargaining Unit)
Reporting to the Laboratory Manager, the position provides diagnostic testing for physicians and other health care providers without immediate support or consultation of an on-site pathologist. The medical laboratory technologist performs a variety of routine and specialized procedures in the processing of specimens for analysis used in diagnosis and treatment. This position is responsible for daily processing, testing, resulting and reporting of diagnostic samples within the laboratory; maintaining an on-going quality control program in order to ensure the accuracy and quality of the test results; keeping accurate records of all procedures; maintaining and troubleshooting a variety of laboratory instruments.
Knowledge, skills and abilities required:
- Knowledge of medical laboratory principles, theories, procedures, methods, techniques and practices;
- Knowledge and ability to maintain a wide variety of complex laboratory equipment with and without the aid of service personnel;
- Ability to perform routine and special analysis/procedures including phlebotomy;
- Ability to maintain records and prepare comprehensive and concise reports;
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality;
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills;
- Professionalism, thoroughness, punctuality, reliability and tact;
- Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision;
- Ability to deal with interruptions, distractions, time pressures, concurrent demands and client pressures;
- Ability to work in a team environment and foster team dynamics;
- Commitment to professional development and continuing education;
- Cross-cultural awareness; and,
- Ability to work in a computerized environment
Candidates must be certified as a Registered Medical Laboratory Technologist in Canada and be a member in good standing with the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS). Recent experience working in an accredited Medical Laboratory and a valid class 5 driver’s license are also required for this position. This position will be expected to work all shifts and perform on-call duties as required. A degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or related field would be considered an asset for this position.
Incentives:
-
Generous Vacation Time
-
Yukon Bonus
-
Relocation Allowance
-
Free Parking
-
Comprehensive Benefits Package
-
Pension Plan
-
On-site Gym
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
About Yukon Hospital Corporation
We are a family of acute care hospitals focused on delivering safe and excellent care to all Yukoners, closer to home, at our facilities in Whitehorse, Dawson City and Watson Lake. Our comprehensive health services set a high standard of care in our territory and are models of care both nationally and internationally. Our community of more than 500 health care providers, professionals and medical staff are passionate about and strive to provide the best care every time.
Whitehorse General Hospital is Yukon's primary acute care centre, providing a full range of care, including 24/7 emergency care, inpatient and ambulatory care, surgical services, cancer care, visiting specialists clinics, therapy and lab services, and advanced diagnostic imaging.
Dawson City Community Hospital and Watson Lake Community Hospital allow many Yukoners to receive care closer to home through access to 24/7 emergency care, inpatient and ambulatory care as well as many lab and diagnostic imaging services.
Laboratory Technologist - Laboratory Services - Regular Full-Time
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Category**:** Laboratory Services
Requisition Number**:** LABOR002129
Posting Details
Posted: August 13, 2025
Full-Time
On-site
Locations
Showing 1 location
Whitehorse General Hospital
5 Hospital Road
Whitehorse, YT Y1A3H7, CAN
Sign On Bonus Available!
Regular Full-Time Position – (1.0 FTE)
This position is at the L08 level with an hourly pay range of $41.30 - $52.25
(PSAC Bargaining Unit)
Reporting to the Laboratory Manager, the position provides diagnostic testing for physicians and other health care providers without immediate support or consultation of an on-site pathologist. The medical laboratory technologist performs a variety of routine and specialized procedures in the processing of specimens for analysis used in diagnosis and treatment. This position is responsible for daily processing, testing, resulting and reporting of diagnostic samples within the laboratory; maintaining an on-going quality control program in order to ensure the accuracy and quality of the test results; keeping accurate records of all procedures; maintaining and troubleshooting a variety of laboratory instruments.
Knowledge, skills and abilities required:
- Knowledge of medical laboratory principles, theories, procedures, methods, techniques and practices;
- Knowledge and ability to maintain a wide variety of complex laboratory equipment with and without the aid of service personnel;
- Ability to perform routine and special analysis/procedures including phlebotomy;
- Ability to maintain records and prepare comprehensive and concise reports;
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality;
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills;
- Professionalism, thoroughness, punctuality, reliability and tact;
- Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision;
- Ability to deal with interruptions, distractions, time pressures, concurrent demands and client pressures;
- Ability to work in a team environment and foster team dynamics;
- Commitment to professional development and continuing education;
- Cross-cultural awareness; and,
- Ability to work in a computerized environment
Candidates must be certified as a Registered Medical Laboratory Technologist in Canada and be a member in good standing with the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS). Recent experience working in an accredited Medical Laboratory and a valid class 5 driver’s license are also required for this position. This position will be expected to work all shifts and perform on-call duties as required. A degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or related field would be considered an asset for this position.
Incentives:
-
Generous Vacation Time
-
Yukon Bonus
-
Relocation Allowance
-
Free Parking
-
Comprehensive Benefits Package
-
Pension Plan
-
On-site Gym
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
About Yukon Hospital Corporation
We are a family of acute care hospitals focused on delivering safe and excellent care to all Yukoners, closer to home, at our facilities in Whitehorse, Dawson City and Watson Lake. Our comprehensive health services set a high standard of care in our territory and are models of care both nationally and internationally. Our community of more than 500 health care providers, professionals and medical staff are passionate about and strive to provide the best care every time.
Whitehorse General Hospital is Yukon's primary acute care centre, providing a full range of care, including 24/7 emergency care, inpatient and ambulatory care, surgical services, cancer care, visiting specialists clinics, therapy and lab services, and advanced diagnostic imaging.
Dawson City Community Hospital and Watson Lake Community Hospital allow many Yukoners to receive care closer to home through access to 24/7 emergency care, inpatient and ambulatory care as well as many lab and diagnostic imaging services.