Medical Laboratory Technologist I - Anatomical Pathology

IWK Health; Halifax; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Halifax is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist to perform anatomical pathology services. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology or a Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science, with strong organizational and problem-solving skills. This position offers competitive compensation and requires flexible work hours, including shifts on weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Certification or eligibility for certification with CSMLS as an MLT.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure with NSCMLT.
• Minimum 1 year of Anatomical Pathology experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform anatomical pathology services under supervision.
• Contribute to divisional efficiency and quality.
• Handle, dissect, and process tissues.

Skills

Time management

Organization

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Advanced computer skills

Education

Diploma of Medical Laboratory Technology

Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science

Job description

Click here to apply as an internal applicant.

Company: IWK Health

Req ID: 207267

Department/Program: Anatomical Pathology, Diagnostic Services & Maritime Medical Genetics

Location: Halifax

Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position

Start Date: ASAP

Union Status: NSGEU Healthcare, Healthcare Bargaining Unit

Compensation: $33.2039 - $42.8887/hour

Closing Date: August 11, 2025 (Applications accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)

IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults, and families across the Atlantic region. We have approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers, and learners at sites across Nova Scotia. We focus on training and mentorship, recognize talent, celebrate successes, and offer modern facilities and virtual work options. We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, actively working to eliminate discrimination and build trust with our diverse communities.

The Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) performs anatomical pathology services under the supervision of a specialist Anatomical Pathologist and Charge Pathologists’ Assistant. This role involves 50% duties as a Histology laboratory technologist (embedding, sectioning, staining) and 50% working within the scope of MLT duties in the Gross Room and Post-mortem suite (handling, dissection, gross examination, processing of tissues). The MLT contributes to divisional efficiency and quality in Anatomical Pathology.

Hours of Work: 7.5-hour shifts; rotating days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Your Qualifications:

• Diploma of Medical Laboratory Technology or Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS)
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field is an asset
• Certification or eligibility for certification with CSMLS as an MLT
• Licensed or eligible for licensure with NSCMLT
• Minimum 1 year of Anatomical Pathology experience is an asset
• Experience with gross dissection, frozen section micrometry, and staining is an asset
• Strong time management, organization, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Advanced computer skills
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of patient and family-centered care, diversity, inclusion, and cultural competence
• Adaptability and flexibility in a changing environment
• Knowledge of technical, scientific processes, legal acts, and regulations related to the division
• Compliance with operational policies and protocols
• Knowledge of specimen procurement principles and techniques
• Additional language skills are assets

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.

Please note that only selected applicants will be contacted for interviews or testing. If invited, you may request accommodations during assessments.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees. Applicants changing unions or employment status should clarify seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlements before accepting.

An employment offer is contingent upon background checks and credential verification.

If you are an employee of IWK Health, please apply through the internal careers page to be flagged as an internal applicant.