Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive health-care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond. WRHN is redefining the health-care experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered community-driven health care. At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities.

By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.

Position Vacancy: Renal Program

Position: Renal Technologist - OPSEU

Hours of Work: Full Time

Location: WRHN @ Midtown

Posting Period: November 3 2026 - November 10 2026

Position Summary :

The Renal Technologist duties include the service and maintenance of dialysis equipment (currently Fresenius), CRRT equipment and several water systems (CWP, WRO300H and AquaC Uno H). This regional program supports In-Centre Hemodialysis, Home Hemodialysis, acute treatments at Queens Hospital and three satellite units: Guelph, Palmerston and Chicopee site.The renal technologist will rotate to all sites. Contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.

Position Requirements:

- A graduate from a recognized 3-year electronic/biomedical engineering technology program.
- Three years related experience in a hospital or industrial setting in the biomedical or dialysis field preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to assess complex electronic and hydraulic systems and evaluate equipment safety functions
- Knowledge of residential electrical and plumbing systems is an asset
- Experience in the service and maintenance of Fresenius dialysis equipment preferred
- Demonstrated excellent organization skills and ability to multi task with minimal supervision.




- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to be adaptable and effectively work in a busy environment with changing priorities and tight deadlines.
- Valid driver’s license and a working vehicle for home and satellites
- Good attendance record

Application Instructions: Where applicable, as per the collective agreement, the internal recruitment process will be completed prior to the consideration of external applications.

WRHN is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.

Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

International Applicants

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It is the accountability of the applicant and/or employee to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions.

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