Medical Officer - Winnipeg Diagnostic Services Laboratory

Canadian Blood Services; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Medical Officer for the Diagnostic Services Laboratory in Winnipeg. This role entails providing clinical direction for medical and technical services, overseeing accreditation requirements, and working in a hybrid environment. Candidates must have a license to practice in Manitoba and expertise in transfusion medicine is essential. If you want to be part of a mission-driven organization committed to improving lives, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Payment in lieu of vacation

Employee discounts

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Must have a license in good standing to practice medicine in Manitoba.
• Expertise or training in transfusion medicine is essential.
• A specialty certification in related field is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and advice on all medical and technical services.
• Oversee all medical aspects of the Diagnostic Services Laboratory.
• Ensure laboratory accreditation requirements are met.

Skills

License to practice in Manitoba

Expertise in transfusion medicine

Specialty certification in related field

Education

Medical degree

Specialty Certification

Job description

Medical Officer - Winnipeg Diagnostic Services Laboratory

Location: Winnipeg, MB, CA, R3E 3R4; St. John's, NL, CA, A1B 3Z9; Vancouver, British Columbia, CA, V6H 2N9; Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, CA, B3B 0H7; Edmonton, AB, CA, T6G 2R8; Toronto, ON, CA, M5G 2M1; Brampton, ON, CA, L6T 5M1; Saint John, New Brunswick, CA, E2K 0H6; Ottawa, ON, CA, K1G 4J5; Calgary, AB, CA, T3N 1S5

Job category: Innovation, research and science
Job posting ID: 7993

Employment status: Temporary full-time
Position's anticipated start date: 2026-01-05

Classification: Medical
Salary/Rate of pay: Manitoba Medical Officer Rates

• This external job posting may close earlier than the advertised deadline. We recommend applying as soon as possible.

Application requirements:

• Your up-to-date resume.
• We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process.

Do you currently work for Canadian Blood Services? All employees must apply via the internal career page.

Together, we can make all the difference in the lives of others.

Be part of a dynamic, collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving lives. Thousands of patients depend on us every day for reliable access to safe blood, plasma, stem cells and organs and tissues.

If you are looking for a rewarding experience with a values and mission-driven team, join Canada’s Lifeline and make a meaningful difference.

We acknowledge that the work of Canadian Blood Services spans many Territories and Treaty areas across the country, and we are grateful for the Traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who have guided us in this important work. We recognize the land and waters that have inspired our work and offer gratitude to those Indigenous peoples on whose territory we work, live and play.

About the role

In this role, you will provide clinically relevant direction and advice on all medical and technical services related to the Diagnostic Services Laboratory, Winnipeg. This laboratory performs perinatal and reference testing for the province of Manitoba, as well as provision of cross-match services for parts of the province. The successful candidate will serve as the Medical Director of the Diagnostic Services Laboratory in Winnipeg.

• Applying your demonstrated knowledge, you will assume responsibility and authority for the professional, technical, scientific, consultative, organizational, administrative and clinical activities of the Diagnostic Services Laboratory – Winnipeg, including quality assurance functions and supervision of tests and reporting of results.
• In conjunction with the Director of Testing, and under the direction of the Medical Director, Laboratory Services, you will oversee all medical aspects of the Diagnostic Services Laboratory, Winnipeg.
• As medical director of the laboratory you will collaborate with medical and technical colleagues to ensure that laboratory policies and practices in the Canadian Blood Services’ laboratory best meet the needs of hospitals and patients in Manitoba.
• You will provide consultative services on all aspects of testing performed within the laboratory to stakeholders including physicians and allied health professions at local universities, colleges, hospitals, blood offices and educational programs.
• Through the establishment and maturation of effective working relationships, you will assure ongoing communication between Canadian Blood Services and the hospitals and ordering physicians served by Canadian Blood Services.
• You will ensure that laboratory accreditation requirements are met.
• You will provide consultative services and medical expertise to internal stakeholders at Canadian Blood Services.
• You will collaborate with other physicians to ensure that full on-call services for medical matters are always provided to Canadian Blood Services, Diagnostic Services Laboratory, Winnipeg.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Desired education and skills

• A license in good standing to practice medicine in the province of Manitoba.
• Must meet all relevant provincial requirements as defined in legislation and by accrediting bodies for province of residence.
• Expertise or training in transfusion medicine or a related field is essential.
• A specialty certification in Hematology, Hematopathology, General Pathology, Transfusion Medicine or a related field is desirable.

What we offer you

• Payment in lieu of vacation
• Payment in lieu of benefits
• Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources

What you can expect

• This role will work in a hybrid environment with requirements to be onsite at Canadian Blood Services location 60% of the time/ 3 days of the week, and as required.
• You may be required to travel a couple of times per year.

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.

If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply by providing your up-to-date resume. This could be your first step towards a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives.

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