Territorial Specialist, Laboratory Services: Point of Care & Quality Assurance
Job Summary
Department Information
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
Are you an organized, compassionate professional with a high level of interpersonal skills ready to make a meaningful impact? In this vital role, you will role-model vigilance in ensuring the highest of quality care to all age groups ranging from neonate to geriatrics. As the Territorial Specialist you will be called upon to address a variety of issues on a daily basis including addressing clients' complaints, providing advice and direction to other Territorial Leads and Specialists, and representing the NTHSSA in meetings or conferences. You will provide leadership, training, planning and support to all laboratory Point of Care Testing (POCT) services under this portfolio, including those completed outside the laboratory setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess the variability in Laboratory Services practice settings within the authority to determine areas in which to improve client care/service outcomes, quality, or efficiencies.
- Evaluate Laboratory Services client care/service excellence from a structure, process and outcomes framework.
- Champion safety, quality care and evidence-based practice.
Key Qualifications
Laboratory Technologist Certification plus ten (10) years recent experience of a clinical health care setting.
Equivalencies
Equivalencies will be determined on a case-by-case basis
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
jobsyk@gov.nt.ca
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
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
Eligible for current registration/certification with Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) is mandatory for this position.
For more information on health and social services careers and practicing in the Northwest Territories please visit www.practiceNWT.ca
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 # 27937
Closing Date: JUNE 22, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is from $56.99 per hour to $68.06 per hour (approximately $111,131 - $132,717.) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.
Application Assistance
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