Medical Laboratory Technologist 1-Microbiology
Top Benefits
About the role
Company
Government of the Northwest Territories
PracticeNWT is the attraction and recruitment banner for health and social services professionals for the entire Northwest Territories Health and Social Services System. Our primary role is to attract health and social services professionals, including allied health professionals, midwives, nurses, physicians, and social workers, to the many outstanding employment and lifestyle opportunities available in the Northwest Territories. Additionally, we support programs and initiatives designed to inspire Northwest Territories students and youth to explore careers in the health and social services professions.So just what is the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services System (HSS System)? The HSS System includes the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA), the Hay River Health and Social Services Authority (HRHSSA), the Tłı̨chǫ Community Services Agency (TCSA – Health), and the Department of Health and Social Services. Combined, these four organizations support health and social service delivery across all 33 communities of the Northwest Territories.Intrigued? Come find out what it means to live in our spectacular territory, while doing rewarding work, and expanding your opportunities through our incredible employee programs and benefits.Contact us by email or follow us at:Email: PracticeNWT@gov.nt.caFacebook: www.facebook.com/PracticeNWTBluesky: @PracticeNWTInstagram: @PracticeNWT
Location
Yellowknife, Canada
Duties
Do you enjoy an active lifestyle to match a work environment which prioritizes work life balance?
As a Medical Laboratory Technologist (Microbiology) in Yellowknife, you’ll play a vital role in delivering high-quality diagnostic services across the Northwest Territories and Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut.
Salaries start at $96,876 - $115,733 plus $23,700 - $24,900 in paid benefits within the first year. Our amazing benefits package also includes health and dental, a generous pension plan, outstanding leave benefits, relocation assistance, and professional development opportunities and education support.
Working closely with a collaborative team and under the guidance of the Technical Supervisor, you’ll provide Microbiology, Mycobacteriology, and Environmental Bacteriology testing that directly supports patient care and public health. The Technical Supervisor, Microbiology on site acts as a first contact on Laboratory Medicine and provides on all Microbiology related matters in absence of a resident pathologist.
Our lab processes over 15,000 samples a month, serving Stanton Territorial Hospital, regional health centres, public health offices, and northern industries. If you're passionate about meaningful lab work, tight-knit teams, and making a difference in northern healthcare, we’d love to meet you.
Home to the Capital City of the Northwest Territories, Yellowknife is a captivating mix of city life and untamed wilderness. Fully stocked with the essential businesses and services of a southern city, Yellowknife also embraces its quirky northern roots with colorful houseboats, world famous fish shacks and houses springing up from the rocks.
The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) - Yellowknife Region provides community health, primary health care and social service programs to the people of Yellowknife, N’Dilo, Dettah, Lutsel K'e, and Fort Resolution. Also located in Yellowknife is the Stanton Territorial Hospital and its Specialist Clinics, the Stanton Ophthalmology Clinic, the Mental Health Clinic and the Health Promotion and Protection branch.
Requirements
This job typically requires 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 working in a core laboratory. Applicants must have recent, relevant experience (within the past five years) in a Canadian Hospital Microbiology Laboratory. These are bona fide requirements; equivalencies will not be considered.
Apply now!
Interested in knowing more about living and working in the NWT? Visit www.PracticeNWT.ca or follow us on social media @practicenwt.
Start Date
2025-07-18
Salary
$96,876 - $115,733
Contact
Name
Karl Johnston
Display Name
Karl Johnston
Title
Program Specialist
Address
Stanton Hospital
Telephone
867 332 8989
karl_johnston@gov.nt.ca
Other Email
karl_johnston@gov.nt.ca
Job Posting Link
Government of the Northwest Territorieswebsite
Display Date
2025-07-18
Expiry Date
Until Filled
About Michener Institute
Michener is a leading and unique school that provides a broad range of full-time, part-time and continuing education programs designed to meet the emerging and evolving applied health sciences needs within our healthcare system. Our curriculum is responsive to the workforce and our healthcare partners. Our growing community of clinical and academic partners is a strength that we continue to harness and leverage so that our students get the best possible experiences in preparing them for their careers as healthcare professionals. Discover Michener and what we can offer you as a future healthcare professional.
Medical Laboratory Technologist 1-Microbiology
Top Benefits
About the role
Company
Government of the Northwest Territories
PracticeNWT is the attraction and recruitment banner for health and social services professionals for the entire Northwest Territories Health and Social Services System. Our primary role is to attract health and social services professionals, including allied health professionals, midwives, nurses, physicians, and social workers, to the many outstanding employment and lifestyle opportunities available in the Northwest Territories. Additionally, we support programs and initiatives designed to inspire Northwest Territories students and youth to explore careers in the health and social services professions.So just what is the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services System (HSS System)? The HSS System includes the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA), the Hay River Health and Social Services Authority (HRHSSA), the Tłı̨chǫ Community Services Agency (TCSA – Health), and the Department of Health and Social Services. Combined, these four organizations support health and social service delivery across all 33 communities of the Northwest Territories.Intrigued? Come find out what it means to live in our spectacular territory, while doing rewarding work, and expanding your opportunities through our incredible employee programs and benefits.Contact us by email or follow us at:Email: PracticeNWT@gov.nt.caFacebook: www.facebook.com/PracticeNWTBluesky: @PracticeNWTInstagram: @PracticeNWT
Location
Yellowknife, Canada
Duties
Do you enjoy an active lifestyle to match a work environment which prioritizes work life balance?
As a Medical Laboratory Technologist (Microbiology) in Yellowknife, you’ll play a vital role in delivering high-quality diagnostic services across the Northwest Territories and Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut.
Salaries start at $96,876 - $115,733 plus $23,700 - $24,900 in paid benefits within the first year. Our amazing benefits package also includes health and dental, a generous pension plan, outstanding leave benefits, relocation assistance, and professional development opportunities and education support.
Working closely with a collaborative team and under the guidance of the Technical Supervisor, you’ll provide Microbiology, Mycobacteriology, and Environmental Bacteriology testing that directly supports patient care and public health. The Technical Supervisor, Microbiology on site acts as a first contact on Laboratory Medicine and provides on all Microbiology related matters in absence of a resident pathologist.
Our lab processes over 15,000 samples a month, serving Stanton Territorial Hospital, regional health centres, public health offices, and northern industries. If you're passionate about meaningful lab work, tight-knit teams, and making a difference in northern healthcare, we’d love to meet you.
Home to the Capital City of the Northwest Territories, Yellowknife is a captivating mix of city life and untamed wilderness. Fully stocked with the essential businesses and services of a southern city, Yellowknife also embraces its quirky northern roots with colorful houseboats, world famous fish shacks and houses springing up from the rocks.
The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) - Yellowknife Region provides community health, primary health care and social service programs to the people of Yellowknife, N’Dilo, Dettah, Lutsel K'e, and Fort Resolution. Also located in Yellowknife is the Stanton Territorial Hospital and its Specialist Clinics, the Stanton Ophthalmology Clinic, the Mental Health Clinic and the Health Promotion and Protection branch.
Requirements
This job typically requires 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 working in a core laboratory. Applicants must have recent, relevant experience (within the past five years) in a Canadian Hospital Microbiology Laboratory. These are bona fide requirements; equivalencies will not be considered.
Apply now!
Interested in knowing more about living and working in the NWT? Visit www.PracticeNWT.ca or follow us on social media @practicenwt.
Start Date
2025-07-18
Salary
$96,876 - $115,733
Contact
Name
Karl Johnston
Display Name
Karl Johnston
Title
Program Specialist
Address
Stanton Hospital
Telephone
867 332 8989
karl_johnston@gov.nt.ca
Other Email
karl_johnston@gov.nt.ca
Job Posting Link
Government of the Northwest Territorieswebsite
Display Date
2025-07-18
Expiry Date
Until Filled
About Michener Institute
Michener is a leading and unique school that provides a broad range of full-time, part-time and continuing education programs designed to meet the emerging and evolving applied health sciences needs within our healthcare system. Our curriculum is responsive to the workforce and our healthcare partners. Our growing community of clinical and academic partners is a strength that we continue to harness and leverage so that our students get the best possible experiences in preparing them for their careers as healthcare professionals. Discover Michener and what we can offer you as a future healthcare professional.