Supervisor, Genetics and Hematopathology

The Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine Program (HRLMP) is a collaborative program funded and operated jointly by Hamilton Health Sciences and St. Joseph's Healthcare. The Program is committed to change and innovation, through education, service and research, to bring the highest quality science into healthcare for the benefit of the community; and to participate in the clinical application, delivery, and interpretation of that science.

Monday-Friday, days. After hours and on-call as needed.

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact HR Operations at , Ext for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note\: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement

Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement

Article b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement

Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement

Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement

• Registration with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO)

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (BSc, BHA)

• Degree or certificate in health management, quality management, clinical management or leadership program

• Minimum of 5 years' experience working as an MLT in Clinical Genetics or Hematopathology

• Demonstrated excellence in problem-solving and project management skills including planning, execution and monitoring of projects

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards in laboratory medicine

• Demonstrated leadership abilities, excellence in communication skills (written and verbal), interpersonal skills, team building and the ability to initiate and model positive change

• Demonstrated commitment to professional development

• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a rapidly changing landscape

• Financial management, procurement and budget analysis, an asset

• Previous supervisory experience, an asset

The supervisor collaborates with the manager to support and promote quality delivery of laboratory services and advancing diagnostic care through creating and sustaining an engaged, productive, efficient workforce, collectively guided toward best practice. The following activities are conducted in collaboration with the healthcare team\: quality improvement activities, continuing professional education, problem-solving, staff performance review, communication within the hospital and with other laboratory and clinical services.

Under the direction of the Manager, the supervisor is responsible for\: managing issues related to staffing resources, e.g. attendance, retention, recruitment, performance management and implementation of policies and procedures; managing laboratory service delivery within a patient-centered care environment, e.g. total quality management, quality indicators, team building; operational supplies and equipment; participating in the budget analysis and implementation; leading change effectively within the department; facilitating communication between departments, programs and services; promoting team spirit, cohesiveness, motivation and commitment to program goals.