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Medical Laboratory Assistant 1 - Specimen Control
Government of the Northwest Territories —Yellowknife, NT
- $82,000–$98,000 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills

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Medical Laboratory Assistant 1 - Specimen Control

Government of the Northwest Territories -
Yellowknife, NT

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Job details

Full-time
$82,000–$98,000 a year

Qualifications

WHMIS Certification
CSMLS
Communication skills

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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.

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Build your healthcare career in Yellowknife, where meaningful work meets a unique northern lifestyle. Join the team at Stanton Territorial Hospital (STH) and play an important role in supporting patient care across the Northwest Territories.

The Medical Laboratory Assistant 1 (MLA1) plays an important role in supporting patient care at Stanton Territorial Hospital (STH) in Yellowknife. As part of the laboratory team, the MLA1 is responsible for collecting, processing, and distributing laboratory samples, ensuring accurate and timely results are available to healthcare providers across the Northwest Territories. Working within established policies and procedures, this role directly contributes to the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients in a fast-paced, high-volume environment that supports hospitals, health centres, and clinics throughout the territory.

In this role, you will perform a range of duties including blood collection for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients, conducting ECGs, preparing and packaging specimens for analysis and transport, and performing routine point of care testing. You will also maintain accurate patient records using laboratory information systems, support quality assurance activities, and assist with equipment maintenance and inventory. Strong attention to detail, the ability to prioritize tasks, and a commitment to confidentiality and safe work practices are essential.

The MLA1 works closely with a multidisciplinary healthcare team and is expected to provide respectful, culturally safe care in all interactions. This position involves direct patient contact in a dynamic clinical setting, requiring adaptability, professionalism, and effective communication skills. This opportunity offers the chance to build valuable experience while contributing to healthcare delivery in a unique northern environment.

To be successful in this role, typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

This level of knowledge is typically acquired through the successful completion of an Accreditation Canada-recognized Medical Laboratory Assistant Program at a minimum of a certificate level.

Additional Requirements

Certification and active registration with the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) as a Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant
Proof of immunization in accordance with current public health practices
Completion of required certifications (e.g., WHMIS, Infection Control, Cultural Awareness, etc.)
Criminal records check (highly sensitive position)

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and be part of something meaningful in the North.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Health Recruitment
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
[email protected]

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

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