Supervisor - Esoteric Laboratory Services

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

Job summary

A leading health authority in Nova Scotia seeks a Laboratory Supervisor to oversee operations within the Esoteric Laboratories. The role involves managing resources, ensuring high-quality service delivery, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Candidates should have a strong background in medical laboratory science, supervisory experience, and excellent communication skills. This permanent full-time position offers a competitive hourly wage and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Travel insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance coverage

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved program in Medical Laboratory Science or MSc. in discipline.
• Must be licensed with NSCMLT.
• Certification with CSMLS is required.
• Four years progressively more responsible experience in a laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the efficient operation of several sections within the Esoteric Laboratories.
• Coordinates resources for new tests, procedures, and equipment.
• Makes independent decisions about resource use and operational needs.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Leadership skills

Decision-making skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of management systems

Advanced computer skills

Education

Graduate of an approved program in Medical Laboratory Science

MSc. in discipline

Certification with CSMLS

Tools

Cerner Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

Click here to apply as an internal applicant.

Req ID: 203785

Location: Central Zone, MacKenzie Building - QEII

Department: PLM Hematology Admin

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

Management/Non Union P osition

Posting Closing Date: 6-Jun-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

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About The Opportunity

Laboratory Supervisor is responsible for the efficient, timely, cost effective, and high quality technological operation of several sections within the Esoteric Laboratories. The Supervisor collaborates with other Supervisors in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and NSHA staff on the management of resources and to plan and maintain policies and procedures which will be in congruence with the overall corporate plan of the institution as it relates to Pathology & Laboratory Medicine's mission and values.

Participates in short and long term planning for area(s) of responsibility, including planning for new, revised or expanded service. Coordinates the availability of resources for the development, implementation and ongoing evaluation of approved new tests, procedures and equipment.

Consults with and responds to customers (patients, physicians, hospitals, nursing units and other internal and external clients), regarding delivery of services.

Required to make independent decisions about the most efficient use of financial, human and material resources while meeting operational needs and working within the appropriate policies and financial budgets.

Required to make objective and respectful decisions consistent with policies, standards and objectives of the laboratory in an environment that involves consideration of patient safety, future needs of the organization and best use of human and material resources.

The successful applicant will demonstrate good stewardship in the identification, reporting & mitigation of unsafe Acts or conditions.

About You

• Graduate of an approved program in Medical Laboratory Science or MSc. in discipline
• Must be licensed with NSCMLT
• Certification with CSMLS is required
• Medical Laboratory Technologist with four (4) years progressively more responsible experience in a laboratory, plus completion of a management program or commitment to successfully complete a management program in three years and/or a combination of education, training and progressively more responsible experience
• Previous management experience and direct supervision of staff and/or multiple departments in a laboratory setting is strongly preferred
• Previous technical expertise in one or more of the clinical services covered by Esoteric is strongly preferred
• Demonstrated supervisory and leadership skills
• Excellent organization and decision-making skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential
• Knowledge of management systems and accreditation requirements
• Advanced computer skills and knowledge of Cerner Laboratory Information System (LIS) as related to the function of the section(s) is preferred
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
• Successful external applicants are required to provide a criminal record check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) to People Services before starting employment and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment.
  
  

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must clearly state such equivalencies in their cover letter, resume, or application. Additionally, candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

Hours

• Permanent Full Time / 75 Hours Bi-weekly
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

$38.36- $50.97 Hourly

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. (Permanent Long Assignments Only)

This position is currently eligible for a Market Adjustment of approximately $XXX.XX biweekly. Eligibility for a Market Adjustment is reviewed periodically.

Once You've Applied

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

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.