Medical Laboratory Technologist 4, Operational Lead

Public Health Ontario; London; On-site; CAD 93,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Health Ontario is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist 4, Operational Lead for PHO London Laboratory. You will coordinate diagnostic services, lead staff, ensure testing quality, and drive improvements in laboratory methods.

The role supports infectious disease work and outbreak response, with emphasis on training and policy compliance. The position requires a MLT degree, active CMLTO registration, and at least 5 years of experience, with security clearance potentially needed for CL3

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Medical Laboratory Technology/Science.
• Active CMLTO registration in good standing.
• 5 years of relevant experience.
• Valid Human Pathogens and Toxins Act security clearance may be required in CL3 labs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise diagnostic clinical laboratory services in a regional PHOL.
• Provide timely, cost-effective and quality testing for infectious disease pathogen identification.
• Supervise staff: scheduling, workload, performance, training and competency assessments.
• Collaborate with clinicians and scientists to improve testing methods and processes.
• Support PHU investigations and management of infectious disease outbreaks.
• Oversee implementation of new tests and ensure staff training and SOP compliance.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Team leadership

Budget management

Interpersonal skills

Laboratory methods

Education

Medical Laboratory Technology degree

CMLTO registration

Security clearance

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

LIS

Job description

Medical Laboratory Technologist 4, Operational Lead

Location: PHO London Laboratory, 1200 Commissioners Road East, Unit 102, London, ON

Department: London Laboratory

This posting is to fill a current vacancy.

The Role:

To coordinate and supervise clinical laboratory diagnostic, outbreak, surveillance, consultative and support services in the Public Health Ontario Laboratory.

To initiate and participate in the development, validation, continuous improvement and troubleshooting of laboratory methods and processes, in alignment with the PHOL Quality Management System.

Key Responsibilities-

• Coordinates and supervises diagnostic clinical laboratory services in a specialized clinical area or in all areas of a Regional PHOL, provides technical consultation and advice to staff, physicians, other health care providers, and private laboratories on the application of methodologies and the interpretation of laboratory analyses and results.
• Provide timely, cost-effective and quality testing for the identification of infectious disease pathogens to support patient diagnosis and treatment.
• Provides technical supervision to laboratory staff including establishing work schedules, assigning and monitoring work of staff, dealing with work quality problems or emerging issues, and providing technical guidance and training. Coordinates and oversees regular competency assessment for all technical staff. Provides assistance to manager by providing input for performance reviews and recruitment and selection, referring disciplinary and labour relations issues to manager.
• Works in conjunction with Medical or Clinical Microbiologists, Scientists, Molecular Specialists, research technicians and/or other clinical laboratory managers or staff to initiate and/or conduct projects to develop or improve testing methods or processes in order to enhance the accuracy, speed or economy of tests.
• Support of the Public Health Units in the investigation and management of infectious disease outbreaks.
• Supervises the implementation of validated and approved new/modified tests, policies and processes, and ensures documented training of all laboratory staff.
• Prepares or assists in preparation, monitoring and maintenance of all quality documents within the Quality Management System and provides input on quality control policies when circulated for feedback and identifies implementation issues when necessary.
• Prepares or assists in preparation of scientific publications, validation summaries or presentations based on research performed.
• Provides recommendations and support in laboratory operaton resources management including capital and materials procurement, recommending laboratory budget requirements and completing variance analyseis and ensures the maintenance, security and efficient utilization of all laboratory technical and office equipment and recommends the purchase of replacement or new equipment.
• Manages established contracts to ensure spending within contract parameters and provides feedback to managers as required.
• Provides laboratory training to medical residents, specialist-in-training, medical laboratory students, research technicians and other visiting individuals as required. Provides demonstrations, seminars/workshops for PHOL staff, or visiting professionals as requested and acts as a technical resource to branch laboratory staff in area of expertise and the use/interpretation of related tests.
• Ensures workplace safety and adherence to proper JHSC procedures for handling biologically hazardous materials, coordinates all relevant safety-related requirements including respirator fit testing, Level 3 laboratory orientation and training if required.
• Ensures compliance for IQMH requirements for laboratory accreditation by coordinating follow up on deficiencies, and collation and submission of relevant required documentation for internal or external audits.
• Ensures all proficiency testing is completed, documented and approved, reviews proficiency performance and identify issues or improvements based on results.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills-

• Knowledge of relevant laboratory diagnostic methods and operational processes, technologies, laboratory information systems, quality management principles and biosafety procedures.
• Administrative and organizational skills with experience managing multiple resources within a budget
• Knowledge of purchasing/procurement practices, guidelines, policies.
• Knowledge of general computer software (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) and laboratory information systems.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety protocols, practices and standards.
• Knowledge of the PHOL Code of Conduct, Workplace Violence Prevention Policy, and Workplace Discrimination and Harassment Policy.
• Interpersonal skills to provide technical consultation and advice to staff, physicians, other health care providers, and private laboratories on the application of methodologies and the interpretation of laboratory analyses.

Education and Experience-

• Diploma or degree in Medical Laboratory Technology/Science or a related discipline.
• Practising and active registration with the CMLTO (active without conditions and in good standing) is required to co-ordinate laboratory diagnostic services in the Public Health Laboratory.
• 5 years of relevant experience.
• Valid Human Pathogens and Toxins Act security clearance may be required when working in the CL3 Laboratory.

Attributes and Competencies-

• Oral communication skills to lead team meetings, conduct training and demonstrations, or perform presentations for clinical laboratory staff or other PHO/PHOL or visiting external professionals.
• Written communication skills to prepare corrective action reports, method or equipment evaluation/validation summaries, contribution to scientific publications based on research performed, procurement documents (RFI, RFP), or quality management documents including SOP, job aids.

Duration: Permanent

Hours of Work: Full time, 36.25 hours per week

Compensation Group:Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Compensation Range :$44.68 - $56.34

Posting Date: 08-31-2026

Closing Date: 09-11-2026

Note: Internal candidates will be considered first.

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.

PHO is committed to ensuring equity in employment. Our goal is to create a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to ensure our services and communications are accessible to all individuals. Any candidate who requires a job posting in an alternative format may email a request to [e-mail]. Once an applicant has been selected for an interview, they can inform PHO about any accommodations they may require at any stage of the interview process.