Supervisor, Dplm

**About SickKids**:
Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of _Healthier Children. A Better World_.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world’s best in paediatric healthcare.

**Position Description**:
As an integral member of the Laboratory management team, the Supervisor, Cytogenetics is primarily responsible for maintaining the daily operation of the laboratory, including planning and organization of departmental initiatives; technical, operational and project supervision; human resources supervision; quality management, and teaching.

The Department of Paediatric Laboratory Medicine (DPLM) at SickKids is a leading, world-class facility working towards reducing the impact of childhood illness by providing diagnostic information that allows for early selection of best treatment options. DPLM is a valuable and integral part of the SickKids team, generating original research and providing timely, specialized diagnostic services for health care providers in Canada and around the world. The department comprises of five divisions: Clinical Biochemistry, Genome Diagnostics, Haematopathology, Microbiology, and Pathology. All DPLM laboratories are accredited by Accreditation Canada Diagnostics.

**Here's What You'll Get To Do**
- Directly supervise assigned laboratory personnel.
- Assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of policies and procedures of the clinical laboratory.
- Ensure adherence to Hospital policies and procedures within the laboratory.
- Maintain responsibility for laboratory equipment and products.
- Coordinate and participate in the identification, development and delivery of professional development programs.
- Facilitate access to educational programs by assigned personnel, maintaining professional development of self.
- Ensure staff compliance with quality assurance requirements and standards.
- Participating in the preparation and monitoring of the operational budgets.
- Prepare and review monthly LMIS model with financial, manpower and test volume data.
- Assist with the preparation of capital budgets.
- Adhere to Hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
- Adhere to Hospital and departmental mission and value statements while maintaining patient confidentiality.

**Here's What You'll Need**
- Graduate of a Clinical Genetics Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) program.
- Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science (BMLSC) or equivalent preferred.
- Advanced Registered Technologist (ART) designation in area of responsibility preferred.
- Current registration with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) as required by assigned area. Registration with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) must be maintained each year and the Senior Manager must be provided with a copy of the registration by the date provided by Hospital policy.
- Seven years technical laboratory experience.
- Previous supervisory experience an asset.
- Excellent problem recognition and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Effective time management and organizational skills; ability to organize work and set priorities for self and others.
- Computer literacy.
- Basic training in project management preferred.
- Basic training in hospital departmental financial management preferred.
- Basic skills with MS Word, Excel and PPT.
- Ability to work effectively as a team member and team leader.
- Ability to work independently.
- Sound judgment.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuing education.
- Demonstrated commitment and actions in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion objectives.

**Employment Type**

Full-Time

**Our Commitment to Diversity**:
The children and families we care for are from a variety of communities, and so are our employees. We welcome and encourage everyone to join our organization and be part of our team.

Thank you for your interest in joining SickKids. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids is conditional upon the Hospital¿s receipt of all necessary documentation.

**How to Apply