Northern Health is seeking a Section Head to join Northern Health. In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, the Section Head performs administrative, supervisory, and technical duties in managing all technical operations of the designated laboratory section(s) of the multifunction lab. Performs technical duties as required.

Field of Practice This position includes participations in an on-call rotation to support 24/7 laboratory services. On-call assignments are scheduled on a rotating basis and may require return to site for call-outs outside of regular working hours’.

Shift

Rotation/Hours of work Monday to Friday, Days - 09:00 to 17:00 Certification with the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS). Graduation from a recognized program in Medical Laboratory Technology, plus five (5) years of recent, related experience in assigned section(s), including three (3) years in a supervisory capacity or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Management: Manages time and resources, implements activities to promote cooperation among the interdisciplinary team, supervises responsibilities of others, and collaborates across disciplines.

Leadership: Promotes staff morale, engagement, and risk-taking. Demonstrates creative planning for change and innovations, implementation of NH policies or other protocols, and ongoing professional development of self and others. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, the public, medical staff and the members of the interdisciplinary team using, oral written and computer communication means.

Demonstrated ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data (from multiple sources)



to problem-solve and make decisions effectively. Demonstrated computer skills including the use of Meditech and Windows based programs. Demonstrated data analysis skills including appropriate data analysis and reporting tools.

Facility

Additional details about this facility’s programs and care environment can be found through Dawson Creek and District Hospital . This state-of-the-art facility will be over 50% bigger than the current hospital and will feature 70 beds, modern patient care spaces, and expanded and enhanced services to meet the growing needs of the community.

Community Northern

Health (NH) boasts the most affordable communities in BC to live, work, and play. NH covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometres and offers health services in 26 communities, 55 First Nations communities, 11 Métis chartered communities, and Inuit families. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people.

With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, person centered care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

Benefits for Indigenous Employees: Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual Leave, Access to NH Indigenous Community of Practice Comprehensive perks including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits. Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.

Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities. Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.

Loan Forgiveness

Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions. #

📌 SECTION HEAD, LABORATORY (Dawson Creek)
🏢 Northern Health
📍 Dawson Creek