Staff Technologist - Medical Laboratory

Health Standards; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 82,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Time off during end-year holidays

Culture of psychological safety and E

Job summary

Health Standards Organization (HSO) is seeking a Staff Technologist to lead accreditation activities for medical laboratories across Canada and internationally. The role involves planning, coordinating, and conducting assessments to support ISO 15189 Plus accreditation services.

The position requires 5+ years in Laboratory Medicine, bilingual fluency (French and English), and a valid driver’s license. Hybrid work and opportunities for growth are available within a collaborative, values-driven

Qualifications

• Designation as a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) in good standing.
• Active membership with a relevant professional college (e.g., CMLTO).
• Minimum of 5 years' recent Laboratory Medicine experience.
• Valid government-issued driver's license.
• Native or advanced fluency in both French and English (spoken and written).
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, especially Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Coordination of, and participation in, accreditation assessments and the analysis of accreditation evidence following assessments.
• Review and analysis of submitted self-assessments and corrective actions.
• Review and revise accreditation requirements.
• Monitor the quality of accreditation procedures and initiate process improvements.
• Attend regular meetings with staff, stakeholders, client personnel, and advisors/consultants.
• Minimum 30% travel required (national/international) to support accreditation activities.
• Support market development and generate new business opportunities.

Skills

French language fluency

English language fluency

Driver's license

Education

Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) designation

College membership in good standing (CMLTO)

Tools

Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel)

Job description

Job Description

Accreditation Canada and Health Standards Organization (HSO) will not ask for personal information such as Social Insurance Numbers (SIN) or bank account information during the recruitment process via phone or email. If you receive such a request, it is not from Accreditation Canada or HSO. Applicants should always verify the legitimacy of such a communication and contact the organization directly through official channels to confirm.

Terms: Full-time - Permanent

Salary (CAD): $81,700.00 - $100,000.00 (Commensurate with experience)

This salary range reflects the expected starting salary based on qualifications and experience. This is not the full salary range for the position. Opportunities for growth within the full salary range are available in alignment with organizational policies and individual / organizational performance. The offer package provided to the successful candidate will be based on experience, qualifications and other relevant factors.

Location: Possibility for Remote in Canda | Toronto (Hybrid Work Model) | Montreal (Hybrid Work Model) | Ottawa (Hybrid Work Model)

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Note that this job posting is for an existing vacancy.

The Staff Technologist is a key member of the ISO 15189 Plus™ Program team. This team is responsible for delivering ISO 15189 Plus™ accreditation services to medical laboratories and diagnostic imaging facilities across Canada and internationally, supporting excellence in quality management, patient safety, and diagnostic service delivery.

The Staff Technologist is responsible for planning, coordinating and conductin g assessment activities for medical laboratory accreditation.

Main Responsibilities:

• Coordination of, and participation in, accreditation assessments and the analysis of accreditation evidence following assessments.
• Review and analysis of submitted self-assessments and corrective actions.
• Review and revise accreditation requirements.
• Monitor the quality of accreditation procedures and initiate process improvements.
• Attend regular meetings with staff, stakeholders, client personnel, and advisors/consultants.
• Minimum 30% travel required (national/international) to support accreditation activities.
• Support market development and generate new business opportunities.

Must Have Qualifications:

• Designation as a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT)
• Member in good standing with relevant professional college [e.g., College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO)]
• Minimum of 5 years of recent Laboratory Medicine experience
• Must have a valid Government issued driver’s license
• Native or advanced fluency in both French and English (spoken and written)
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, particularly Word and Excel.

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational and meeting facilitation skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team and as an independent contributor.
• Knowledge and experience in quality management.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

In Your First 30-90 Days:

• Complete our orientation program and learn about HSO’s values and mission.
• Set your performance and learning objectives in collaboration with your manager.
• Meet regularly with your manager to discuss your learning progression and alignment for your accountabilities.
• Take on assigned initiatives or projects for your role.

What We Can Offer To You:

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Time off programs, including office closure during the last week of December.
• A culture that values psychological safety, inclusion, and engagement.

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO:

Health Standards Organization (HSO) and our affiliates Accreditation Canada (AC) and the Institute for Quality Management in Healthcare (IQMH) are global, not-for-profit, revenue generating organizations. Together, we develop standards and deliver assessment programs and quality improvement solutions that have been adopted in over 15,000 locations across five continents. Our people-centred programs and services have been setting the bar for quality across the health ecosystem for 65 years.

Join us toward a future that will lead to safer care and a healthier world. Let’s follow a mission together, where we empower and enable people around the world to continuously improve quality of care.

HSO is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion, diversity, equity and access, where all employees feel respected and valued and have an equal opportunity to achieve success. We encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, people from diverse races, ethnicities and/or religions, persons with disabilities, people from gender diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities. Please let us know how we can support you throughout the recruiting process, including through the provision of accommodations on request.

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