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

More Information Shift Work This position involves a Rotating/Irregular Shift Schedule which may change due to operational requirements.

Indigenous Employment Policy Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Criminal Records Check Candidates must provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector check.

Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Immunization Status The successful candidate will be required to obtain proof of current up-to-date immunization status.

Registrations Diversity and Inclusion The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace.

If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

Equivalencies Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience.

However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis.

For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.

Job Opening Information Job Opening ID # 28100 Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED Salary Information The salary range for this position is from $49.68 per hour to $59.35 per hour (approximately $96,876 - $115,733.) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

Application Assistance For more information on preparing and submitting your application, please visit:

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