Territorial Medical Device Reprocessing Specialist

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Department Information

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut.  Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.

Job Information

The Specialist is responsible for working collaboratively with all stakeholders throughout the NTHSSA, TCSA, HRHSSA and DHSS to ensure the MDR programs operated by NTHSSA practice safe and appropriate sterilization processes for all medical devices and equipment used in patient medical care. The incumbent is also required to maintain bench hours in order to ensure competency and maintain their knowledge and skill set.

The Specialist ensures that client/patient needs for MDR are being supported and addressed, identifies and addresses MDR program challenges and recommends opportunities for improvement. The Specialist establishes program objectives for all regions, and contributes to the evaluation of the effectiveness and efficiency of the MDR program delivery in the region. The Specialist leads the development of standardized procedures across the NWT through the participation on cross-territory initiatives and projects. The Specialist is required to actively promote a high quality, friendly, respectful workplace that is safe, healthy, supportive and client-centered.

Critical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of professional components of MDR and IPAC.

Ability to understand the geographical and cultural needs of the regions and to apply sensitivity to how community and culture impact on the delivery of health care.

Analytical and problem solving skills to investigate and initiate corrective action to problems/issues encountered during MDR processing.

Knowledge of legal aspects of health and social services programs including release of information, rules of confidentiality, legalities in medical chart documentation, consent law and other medico-legal healthcare areas.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

Completion of a diploma in Medical Device Reprocessing and a minimum of five (5) years' recent experience in MDR required.

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Government of the Northwest Territories

YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR

BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9

Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106

Fax (867) 873-0445

[email protected]

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Indigenous Employment Policy

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Criminal Records Check

Employment in some positions requires an acceptable criminal records check.  Possession of a criminal record will not necessarily disqualify candidates from further consideration.

Immunization Status

The successful candidate will be required to obtain proof of current up-to-date immunization status.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace.  If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility

Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

Equivalencies

Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis.  For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID # 28418

Closing Date: October 22, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $56.99 per hour to $68.06 per hour (approximately $111,131 - $132,717.) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

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