Instructor, Medical Laboratory Technology

Saskatchewan Health Authority; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Saskatchewan Health Authority in Saskatoon is seeking a full-time temporary Medical Laboratory Technology educator to design, update and deliver courses and lab materials for the Medical Laboratory Science program.

You will supervise students in classrooms, labs and clinical settings, assess progress, and counsel applicants about the program and career opportunities; travel is possible within the campus network, and the role aligns with the academic grid.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology is required.
• Ability to design, update and construct educational courses and lab aids.
• Experience engaging students and assessing progress in classroom, clinical, and lab settings.

Responsibilities

• Select, design, update and construct educational courses and lab aids/materials.
• Prepare and deliver lessons, assignments, lectures and demonstrations for educational purposes in all disciplines of Medical Laboratory Science.
• Supervise students in classroom, clinical, labs, tours, etc. It may involve travel.
• Evaluate students through the use of exams, assignments and observations and to record student progress.
• Counsel students and prospective students on matters pertaining to the program and job opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Communication

Teamwork

Student engagement

Education

Degree or Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology

Tools

MS Office Suite

Educational software

Job description

Position #:

Expected Start Date: August 25, 2026

Union: SPFA

Facility: Saskatoon Campus

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Faculty of Nursing, Health Sciences and Community Services

Type: Full Time Temporary

Expected end date: February 25, 2027

FTE: 1.0

Shift Information: 199 days per academic year, or prorated based on start date

Hours of Work: 825 hours of student contact/1442.75 hours per year or prorated based on start date

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: As per the Academic Grid

Job Description:

• Select, design, update and construct educational courses and lab aids/materials.
• Prepare and deliver lessons, assignments, lectures and demonstrations for educational purposes in all disciplines of Medical Laboratory Science.
• Supervise students in classroom, clinical, labs, tours, etc. It may involve travel.
• Evaluate students through the use of exams, assignments and observations and to record student progress.
• Counsel students and prospective students on matters pertaining to the program and job opportunities.

Travel Required: No

Education

Degree or Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology

Licenses

Active registration and current licensure with the applicable national and/or provincial regulatory body.

Other Education and Training

Minimum of two years of recent, relevant experience as a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) or in a related field in a Canadian laboratory, including clinical laboratory.

Competencies

• Ability to effectively engage students in learning complex topics through lectures, labs, one-on-one support, and constructive feedback.
• Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching, collaboration, and inclusive education.
• Ability to function as a team member in an ever-changing environment.
• Demonstrated competence and recent experience in MS Office Suite, educational software, and the ability to learn and adapt to changing technology.
• Demonstrates valuing diversity.