Regional Quality Systems Specialist
About the role
Job Type
Full-time Permanent
Hours
1.00 FTE
Salary
Up to $97,000 per year
Closing Date
Monday, July 21, 2025
Description
As an integral member of the Kenora Rainy-River Regional Laboratory Program (KRRRLP) the Regional Quality Systems Specialist will provide the technical expertise required to provide ongoing support and coordination of all regional quality initiatives, and regulatory functions to all laboratories within the regional program and partnership.
Reporting directly to the Program Director, Regional Laboratory Services, and working with the regional laboratory managers and staff, the Regional Quality Systems Specialist will lead the regional quality plan, maintaining alignment with the regional quality management system and its goals and objectives. In collaboration with the lab managers and regional laboratory program medical director, this individual will ensure regulatory conformance within the regional labs.
This position requires a proactive individual able to plan, anticipate needs and take responsibility for resolving matters efficiently and independently. The incumbent will bring to this role a high level of professionalism, composure, diplomacy, flexibility, and critical thinking and will operate effectively in a remote working environment. The Regional Quality Systems Specialist will encompass a regional focus and apply an in-depth level of lab operations, quality management knowledge and the ability to lead and collaborate with multi-organizational employees to influence without authority.
Qualifications
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Registration in good standing with the CMLTO, or ability to register
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Completion of a Medical Laboratory Technology program, Medical Laboratory Science program, or Medical Pathologist Assistant program from an accredited institution. Consideration will be given to the completion of a Medical Laboratory Technician program from an accredited institution.
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Certification in quality assurance practices is an asset
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Minimum 5years working in a medical laboratory environment with demonstrated experience in Quality Management and evidence of continuous professional development
-
Knowledge of laboratory accreditation requirements and risk management
-
Proficiency in various software applications, specifically Adobe and Microsoft Office suite (365), and Teams
-
Excellent written and oral communication skills
-
Excellent organizational, time management and problem-solving skills
-
Ability to work flexible hours, manage and prioritize workload effectively in a dynamic environment
-
Demonstrated initiative to identify/recommend quality system improvements, and willingness to lead projects as assigned
-
Ability to work independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision in a remote work environment
-
Demonstrated reliable attendance record
-
Understanding of document control practices and quality system essentials
-
Education, training and/or experience in procedure writing
Please apply through the online application process via https://lwdh.talentpoolbuilder.com/
We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Qualified applicants may be considered for other comparable positions or within the same classification other than this posted position.
Please prepare your application in accordance with the qualifications posted in the job advertisement. Applications will be screened based on the posted qualifications.
LWDH is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion and belongingness in our operations, throughout our workplace, and seeks to employ individuals who are committed to and value these principles.
We believe in and promote the rights of all persons with disabilities as outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA 2005) and its related Accessibility Standards Regulations. To meet this responsibility, LWDH will make appropriate accommodations, including alternative formats available. Please inform Human Resources of any accommodation(s) at any point throughout the recruitment and selection process to ensure your equal participation.
LWDH values the importance of creating a workplace that reflects the population it serves and promotes the representation of the Employment Equity groups as outlined by the Employment Equity Act (1993). Applicants are encouraged to self-declare at the time of application.
For more information or to request an accommodation please contact the Human Resources Department at 807-468-9861 ext. 2393
About Lake of the Woods District Hospital
The Lake of the Woods District Hospital was founded in 1897, and was originally known as the Rat Portage Jubilee Hospital and then the Kenora General Hospital. Through the years a series of additions and renovations took place to meet the expanding needs of the population. On May 1, 1968, the St. Joseph's Hospital and the Kenora General Hospital amalgamated to form the Lake of the Woods District Hospital. Treating well over 30,000 people per year, Lake of the Woods District Hospital is Northwestern Ontario's largest hospital outside of Thunder Bay.
The Hospital's core programs include emergency and ambulatory care, chronic care, mental health, maternal and child health, and acute care services which include general medicine, intensive care and surgical services. It also manages a broad range of services including dialysis, chemotherapy, diagnostic imaging, mammography, ultrasound, addiction counseling and detoxification, a sexual assault centre, physiotherapy and rehabilitation services, ambulance (land and dedicated air), palliative care and various education programs.
The Lake of the Woods District Hospital meets the immediate healthcare needs of residents of the City of Kenora, as well as a large surrounding area, including several First Nations Communities. In recognition of the First Nations communities that it serves, the hospital is committed to ensuring that traditional native healing and culture are part of native health care, including a unique Native Healer Program that recognizes the spiritual component of aboriginal health care.
Our goal is to provide high quality patient care within the limits of our resources. Our healthcare team is made up of a wide range of dedicated, expert individuals who work along with your physician to provide you or your loved one with the best possible treatment. We are a fully accredited hospital under the national standards of the Canadian Council on Health Services Accreditation.
Regional Quality Systems Specialist
About the role
Job Type
Full-time Permanent
Hours
1.00 FTE
Salary
Up to $97,000 per year
Closing Date
Monday, July 21, 2025
Description
As an integral member of the Kenora Rainy-River Regional Laboratory Program (KRRRLP) the Regional Quality Systems Specialist will provide the technical expertise required to provide ongoing support and coordination of all regional quality initiatives, and regulatory functions to all laboratories within the regional program and partnership.
Reporting directly to the Program Director, Regional Laboratory Services, and working with the regional laboratory managers and staff, the Regional Quality Systems Specialist will lead the regional quality plan, maintaining alignment with the regional quality management system and its goals and objectives. In collaboration with the lab managers and regional laboratory program medical director, this individual will ensure regulatory conformance within the regional labs.
This position requires a proactive individual able to plan, anticipate needs and take responsibility for resolving matters efficiently and independently. The incumbent will bring to this role a high level of professionalism, composure, diplomacy, flexibility, and critical thinking and will operate effectively in a remote working environment. The Regional Quality Systems Specialist will encompass a regional focus and apply an in-depth level of lab operations, quality management knowledge and the ability to lead and collaborate with multi-organizational employees to influence without authority.
Qualifications
-
Registration in good standing with the CMLTO, or ability to register
-
Completion of a Medical Laboratory Technology program, Medical Laboratory Science program, or Medical Pathologist Assistant program from an accredited institution. Consideration will be given to the completion of a Medical Laboratory Technician program from an accredited institution.
-
Certification in quality assurance practices is an asset
-
Minimum 5years working in a medical laboratory environment with demonstrated experience in Quality Management and evidence of continuous professional development
-
Knowledge of laboratory accreditation requirements and risk management
-
Proficiency in various software applications, specifically Adobe and Microsoft Office suite (365), and Teams
-
Excellent written and oral communication skills
-
Excellent organizational, time management and problem-solving skills
-
Ability to work flexible hours, manage and prioritize workload effectively in a dynamic environment
-
Demonstrated initiative to identify/recommend quality system improvements, and willingness to lead projects as assigned
-
Ability to work independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision in a remote work environment
-
Demonstrated reliable attendance record
-
Understanding of document control practices and quality system essentials
-
Education, training and/or experience in procedure writing
Please apply through the online application process via https://lwdh.talentpoolbuilder.com/
We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Qualified applicants may be considered for other comparable positions or within the same classification other than this posted position.
Please prepare your application in accordance with the qualifications posted in the job advertisement. Applications will be screened based on the posted qualifications.
LWDH is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion and belongingness in our operations, throughout our workplace, and seeks to employ individuals who are committed to and value these principles.
We believe in and promote the rights of all persons with disabilities as outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA 2005) and its related Accessibility Standards Regulations. To meet this responsibility, LWDH will make appropriate accommodations, including alternative formats available. Please inform Human Resources of any accommodation(s) at any point throughout the recruitment and selection process to ensure your equal participation.
LWDH values the importance of creating a workplace that reflects the population it serves and promotes the representation of the Employment Equity groups as outlined by the Employment Equity Act (1993). Applicants are encouraged to self-declare at the time of application.
For more information or to request an accommodation please contact the Human Resources Department at 807-468-9861 ext. 2393
About Lake of the Woods District Hospital
The Lake of the Woods District Hospital was founded in 1897, and was originally known as the Rat Portage Jubilee Hospital and then the Kenora General Hospital. Through the years a series of additions and renovations took place to meet the expanding needs of the population. On May 1, 1968, the St. Joseph's Hospital and the Kenora General Hospital amalgamated to form the Lake of the Woods District Hospital. Treating well over 30,000 people per year, Lake of the Woods District Hospital is Northwestern Ontario's largest hospital outside of Thunder Bay.
The Hospital's core programs include emergency and ambulatory care, chronic care, mental health, maternal and child health, and acute care services which include general medicine, intensive care and surgical services. It also manages a broad range of services including dialysis, chemotherapy, diagnostic imaging, mammography, ultrasound, addiction counseling and detoxification, a sexual assault centre, physiotherapy and rehabilitation services, ambulance (land and dedicated air), palliative care and various education programs.
The Lake of the Woods District Hospital meets the immediate healthcare needs of residents of the City of Kenora, as well as a large surrounding area, including several First Nations Communities. In recognition of the First Nations communities that it serves, the hospital is committed to ensuring that traditional native healing and culture are part of native health care, including a unique Native Healer Program that recognizes the spiritual component of aboriginal health care.
Our goal is to provide high quality patient care within the limits of our resources. Our healthcare team is made up of a wide range of dedicated, expert individuals who work along with your physician to provide you or your loved one with the best possible treatment. We are a fully accredited hospital under the national standards of the Canadian Council on Health Services Accreditation.