The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut.  Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.

Job Information
Seeking a unique opportunity? Join the only Microbiology laboratory in the Canadian Territories. We currently have an opportunity for a full-time Medical Lab Technologist 1, Microbiology located in Yellowknife, NT.

This position is eligible for a Labour market supplement of $10,000.00.
We offer a competitive salary, a generous benefits package, including a benefit pension plan, annual leave including the option for deferred leave, and health/dental benefits. We also provide relocation assistance, if needed, to the successful candidate. We are committed to professional development and assist with additional training.

Key Responsibilities
-Provide laboratory medicine expertise for the Microbiology section of the Stanton Territorial Hospital Laboratory.
– Prepare information about general microbiology and the intricacies of infectious diseases, and performing investigative, scientific analysis.
– Examines a variety of biological and environmental samples using standard microbiology procedure to ensure that medical and non-medical professionals have the test results necessary to diagnose, treat and manage disease and address public health issues.
– Supply in-hospital and territorial referral services to several medical laboratories throughout the Northwest Territories and the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut.

Key Qualifications and Skills 
– A recognized Medical Laboratory Technology Program at minimum of a diploma or degree level from an accredited Canadian Post-Secondary Institution.
– New graduates waiting to write their certification examination will be considered; however, registration must be achieved prior to beginning employment with Laboratory Services.
– Candidates must be certified as a Registered Medical Laboratory Technologist in Canada and be a member in good standing with the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS).