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

Make an impact where your expertise matters most.
Join Stanton Territorial Hospital's Microbiology team in Yellowknife and play a key role in supporting patient care and public health across the Northwest Territories. As a Medical Laboratory Technologist I, you will use advanced laboratory techniques and technology to identify infectious diseases, provide critical diagnostic information, and help healthcare professionals make informed treatment decisions in a dynamic and rewarding healthcare workplace

Key Responsibilities:

- Prepare, culture, analyze, and interpret a variety of biological samples.
- Operate complex laboratory instrumentation and perform manual microbiological testing.
- Verify and release accurate patient results through the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
- Perform quality control, proficiency testing, equipment calibration, and corrective actions as required
- Troubleshoot laboratory equipment and perform routine preventative maintenance




- Provide technical guidance and education to laboratory staff and healthcare professionals.
- Deliver exceptional customer service to patients, healthcare providers, and community partners.

Key Qualifications:

- Completion of a recognized Medical Laboratory Technology Program at a minimum of a diploma or degree level from an accredited Canadian Post-Secondary Institution.
- Relevant experience in a microbiology laboratory within the past five (5) years.

- Internationally educated Medical Laboratory Technologists must have a minimum of three (3) years of experience working as a Medical Laboratory Technologist in a Canadian hospital microbiology laboratory.

Additional Requirements:

- 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. Registration must be maintained throughout the period of 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
[email protected]

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

📌 Medical Laboratory Technologist 1, Microbiology (Canada)
🏢 Government of the Northwest Territories
📍 Canada