Medical Laboratory Technologist - Pathology

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Sydney; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Nova Scotia is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist to perform analytical tests in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. Ideal candidates will have graduated from an accredited program, be licensed with NSCMLT, and registered with CSMLS. This full-time role involves shift work, including weekends, and requires the ability to work independently with a strong emphasis on patient confidentiality. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Ability to work shift work, including weekends and holidays as required.
• Willingness to travel when required.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical tests and procedures in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.
• Operate manual and automated instruments for testing.
• Verify report results against reference intervals and exercise independent judgment.

Skills

Graduated from an approved Medical Laboratory Technologist program

Licensed with NSCMLT or eligible

Registered with CSMLS

Competencies in other languages

Job description

Click here to apply as an internal applicant.

Req ID: 214054

Location: Eastern Zone, Cape Breton Regional Hospital

Department: PLM Pathology REG

Type of Employment: Permanent, Full‑Time (100%)

Posting Closing Date: 2-Jan-26

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, offering specialised services across Atlantic Canada. We strive for excellence in health, healing and learning through collaboration across hospitals, health centres and community‑based programmes. Our team provides high‑quality inpatient and outpatient services, including academic, tertiary, quaternary care, continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse and innovative team today.

Nova Scotia Health welcomes professionals from all corners of the province. We believe there is a place for everyone here, from vibrant cities to picturesque towns—an environment that supports a healthy work‑life balance. Discover the opportunities that await you at www.novascotia.com.

About The Opportunity

The Medical Laboratory Technologist performs analytical tests and procedures offered by the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. The technologist uses appropriate methodologies and quality assurance techniques, operating both manual and automated instruments. They work independently in emergency and weekend/night situations, operate computer‑integrated instruments, verify results against reference intervals, and exercise independent judgment on reportability. The job requires tact, sensitivity and effective professional communication, with strict adherence to patient confidentiality as required by the Medical Laboratory Technologist Code of Conduct.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Graduated from an approved Medical Laboratory Technologist program
• Licensed with NSCMLT or eligible
• Registered with CSMLS
• Ability to work shift work, including weekends and holidays as required
• Willingness to travel when required
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Hours

Permanent, Full‑Time / 100% / 75 Hours Bi‑weekly

Compensation & Benefits

$33.20 – $42.47 per hour

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package, which includes health, dental, travel, long‑term disability, and life insurance coverage, as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionised positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status are advised to seek clarification regarding seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage prior to accepting the position.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self‑identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self‑identify.