Job Description

Unity Health Toronto is dedicated to the recruitment and selection of qualified individuals who demonstrate an understanding and commitment to the unique mission and values of the Organization. The Manager position reports to the Director, Laboratory Medicine, and is accountable for system quality, planning, innovation, human resources and measuring and reporting performance and financial indicators. The manager will focus and apply managerial and laboratory knowledge and expertise across diverse operating divisions to achieve quality patient care and service transformation. As a visionary leader, this person is result-oriented and will be responsible for quality management, process improvement, and empowering and developing staff. The manager will work closely with the Medical Heads across sites to enhance service quality, to establish good laboratory practices, and to liaise with colleagues internal and external to the organization.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Proven management skills including financial, human resources and labour relations, quality improvement, change management, evaluation, planning, capital procurement and resource utilization. Proven ability to critically analyze issues, conceptualize and implement solutions. Proven track record of achieving results that improve processes/services and inspire confidence and commitment. Proven track record to engage and empower others to work towards a common goal. Superior verbal and written communication skills. Well developed negotiation and conflict management/resolution skills. Self-directed, highly motivated and capable of handling multiple priorities and demanding timelines. Demonstrated skills in strategic/operational planning and collaborating with internal partners to drive change and promote a learning environment. Proven mentoring and coaching skills.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Completion of a recognized Certified Medical Laboratory Technologist Program; Current certification with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologist of Ontario (C.M.L.T.O.) is required; Five (5) years related laboratory leadership experience required; Experience working with quality managements systems; Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Effective decision making skills; Computer literate; Very good time management skills; Ability to multi task, pay close attention to detail, organize/prioritize work; Ability to take the initiative and work independently; Ability to maintain safe working practice, working in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and applicable regulations.

Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.