Supervisor, DPLM - Molecular Genetics
Job ID
24418
Location
Toronto, Ontario
Annualized Hiring Range
$99,025 - $136,159
*Compensation commensurate with experience
Dept/Program Name
Genetics
Target Openings
1
Work Type
In Person
Hours of Work
37.50
FTE
1.00
Contract Length
18 months
Level of Police Check
Criminal & Judicial Record
Date Posted
2026-08-21
Deadline to Apply
2026-08-31
**About Sick

Kids**
Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (Sick

Kids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world.

As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education.

Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day.

Sick

Kids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work workplace that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join Sick

Kids, you become part of our community.

We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of
_Healthier Children. A Better World_
.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.
**Position Description**
As an integral member of the Laboratory management team, the Supervisor, DPLM is primarily responsible for maintaining the daily operation of the laboratory, including planning and organization of departmental initiatives; technical, operational and project supervision; human resources supervision; quality management, and teaching.

The Department of Paediatric Laboratory Medicine (DPLM) at Sick

Kids is a leading, world-class facility working towards reducing the impact of childhood illness by providing diagnostic information that allows for early selection of best treatment options. DPLM is a valuable and integral part of the Sick

Kids team, generating original research and providing timely, specialized diagnostic services for health care providers in Canada and around the world.

The department comprises of five divisions: Clinical Biochemistry, Genome Diagnostics, Haematopathology, Microbiology, and Pathology.

All DPLM laboratories are accredited by Accreditation Canada Diagnostics.
**Here's What You'll Get to Do**
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Directly supervise assigned laboratory personnel.
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Assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of policies and procedures of the Clinical Laboratory.
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Ensure adherence to Hospital policies and procedures within the laboratory.
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Maintain responsibility for laboratory equipment and products.
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Coordinate and participate in the identification, development and delivery of professional development programs.
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Facilitate access to educational programs by assigned personnel, maintaining professional development of self.
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Ensure staff compliance with quality assurance requirements and standards.
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Participating in the preparation and monitoring of the operational budgets.
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Prepare and review monthly LMIS model with financial, manpower and test volume data.
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Assist with the preparation of capital budgets.
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Adhere to Hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
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Adhere to Hospital and departmental mission and value statements while maintaining patient confidentiality
**Here's What You'll Need**
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Graduate of a Clinical Genetics Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) program.
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Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science (BMLSC) or equivalent preferred.
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Advanced Registered Technologist (ART) designation in area of responsibility preferred.
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Current registration with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) as required by assigned area.

Registration with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) must be maintained each year and the Senior Manager must be provided with a copy of the registration by the date provided by Hospital policy.
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Seven (7) years technical laboratory experience.
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Four (4) years of supervisory experience in a laboratory setting preferred.
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Demonstrated expertise and experience in lab area; a strong understanding of molecular genetic techniques and analysis methods is an asset.
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Effective verbal and written communication skills.
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Ability to work effectively as a team member, team leader and independently.
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Excellent problem recognition and problem-solving skills.
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Effective time management and organizational skills; ability to organize work and set priorities for self and others.
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Basic training in project management preferred.
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Experience with hospital departmental financial management preferred.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel and Power

Point.
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Ability to make sound and objective judgments.
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Demonstrated commitment to continuing education.
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Demonstrated commitment and actions in advancing equity, diversity,



and inclusion objectives.
**Here**
**'**
**s What You**
**'**
**ll Love**
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This position is eligible for employee benefits coverage.

The full benefits package will be discussed at the time of offer.
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A focus on employee wellness with our new
Staff Health and Well-being Strategy (https://2025.sickkids.ca/staffwellbeing/)
.

Self-care helps us support others.
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A hospital that welcomes and focuses on
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (https://2025.sickkids.ca/edi/)
.
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The opportunity to make an impact.

Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at Sick

Kids and contributing to our vision of
_Healthier Children. A Better World_
.
·
For more on why you'll love working at Sick

Kids,
visit our careers site (https://www.sickkids.ca/en/careers-volunteer/careers/)
.
**Employment Type:**
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Temporary 18-month contract
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37.5 hours/week
**Our Commitment to Diversity**
Sick

Kids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve.

Learn more about workplace inclusion. (https://www.sickkids.ca/en/about/edi/workplace-inclusion/)
**Accessibility & Accommodation**
If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our
aSKHR team ( [email protected] )
.

Sick

Kids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired.

If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview.

Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
**How To Apply**
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[email protected]
with a short description of the issues you are experiencing.

We will not accept resumes sent to this inbox but we are happy to respond to requests for technical assistance.
**Tip:**
Combine your cover letter and resume into
**ONE**
document of 20 pages or less as you cannot upload multiple documents as part of your application.

Every application is reviewed by a human recruiter and all hiring decisions are made by people.

In some cases, AI-assisted tools are used to help review applications based on job-related qualifications.

All positions posted on the Sick

Kids Hospital's Careers Site represent current vacancies, unless otherwise posted in the job description.

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