Are you an experienced Medical Laboratory Technologist ready to take the next step in your leadership career? This is more than a supervisor role.

As the Technical Supervisor, Core Laboratory, you will help shape laboratory services for the Northwest Territories while leading a dedicated team at Stanton Territorial Hospital, the territory's premier acute care facility.

The laboratory processes approximately 27,000 tests each month and supports hospitals, health centres, clinics, public health programs, and communities across the North.

Key Responsibilities - Lead daily Core Laboratory operations. - Supervise, mentor, and support laboratory staff. - Ensure quality, accreditation, and regulatory compliance. - Oversee quality assurance and continuous improvement activities. - Manage staffing, scheduling, recruitment, and training. - Support implementation of current technologies and laboratory procedures. - Monitor performance, budgets, inventory, and equipment. - Lead Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) programs and quality oversight. - Collaborate with healthcare teams to support patient care. - Participate in technical laboratory work as required. - Support strategic initiatives and service improvements.

Key Qualifications: - A recognized Medical Laboratory Technology Program at a minimum of a diploma or degree level, from an accredited Canadian Post-Secondary Institution. - Applicants must have seven (7) years of directly related laboratory experience which includes three (3) years supervisory experience in a Canadian hospital medical laboratory. - Internationally trained Medical Laboratory Technologists must have at least three (3) years working experience in a Canadian Hospital Laboratory as a Medical Laboratory Technologist (in a core laboratory).

Additional Requirements:



- Applicants must be registered with the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science at the General Registered Technologist designation.

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 Labour Market Supplement The successful incumbent will receive a $10,000 supplement upon hire and an additional $10,000 supplement after completion of 12 months of continuous employment contingent on remaining employed in an eligible position for a further 12 months.

This is a taxable benefit and will be subject to applicable deductions Term Position This job opening is for a ONE (1) year term Indigenous Employment Policy Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

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.

Job Opening Information Job Opening ID # 28514 Closing Date: Wednesday November 8, 2026, 23:59, Mountain Time Salary Information The salary range for this position is from $56.99per hour to $68.06 per hour (approximately $111,131. - $132,717.) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

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

📌 Technical Supervisor, Core Lab (Yellowknife)
🏢 Government of Northwest Territories
📍 Yellowknife