Vacancy Detail

Director Laboratory Medicine

Status: Regular Full Time
Department: Laboratory General
Program: Laboratory Services
8 Hour Shifts, Days Schedule (Subject to Change)
Location: Lakeridge Health - All sites
Wage Schedule: $72.990 - $104.470 per hour
File Number: 2500002757

Lakeridge Health (LH) is the largest health provider in the Durham Region and offers some of the broadest and most comprehensive acute care, ambulatory care, and long-term care services in Ontario. Comprised of five hospitals, four emergency departments, three critical care units, a long-term care home, a full range of medical and surgical specialties, and more than 20 community health-care locations, LH is supported by a dedicated team of more than 7,700 staff, physicians, and volunteers across 16 locations. We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and experienced leader with vision, initiative, and strategic thinking to join the Lakeridge Health Team as Director, Laboratory Medicine.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Health System Executive, Clinical Services, the Director of Laboratory Medicine partners with the Chief and Medical Director to provide strategic, operational, and administrative leadership for one of Ontario's largest community hospital laboratories. The Director is responsible for ensuring high-quality, timely, and reliable diagnostic services across multiple specialties, including biochemistry, haematology, blood transfusion, point of care testing, phlebotomy, electrocardiography, microbiology and pathology.

The Director fosters a culture of excellence, safety, and continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with Accreditation Canada Diagnostics standards, and maintaining laboratory accreditation status. The role is instrumental in advancing innovation, digital pathology, automation, and point-of-care testing, while building strong partnerships with clinicians, staff and regional health system partners to enhance patient care.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

" Translate corporate strategic directions and objectives into program-specific goals, ensuring alignment with best practice standards, regulatory requirements, and accreditation frameworks.
" Provide strategic and operational leadership for all laboratory services, working closely with the Chief and Medical Director, to ensure oversight of quality assurance, quality control, and continuous improvement.
" Develop the program strategic human resources plan including short- and long-term needs and succession planning and promote the development of leadership skills and capabilities within the program area.
" Develop and recommend the annual operating and capital budget for the program, review monthly financial and statistical reports and determine the appropriate actions, and accountability for the overall allocation and efficient utilization of clinical resources.
" Promote accountability for financial stewardship, ensuring effective use of resources and identification of efficiency opportunities.
" Lead acquisition, validation, and implementation of new laboratory equipment and technologies, including digital pathology and automation initiatives.
" Foster a collaborative and inclusive workplace that promotes staff development, safety, and engagement.
" Build and sustain partnerships with regional and community partners, including those within the Central East, Ontario Health East and beyond.
" Act as a visible leader in advancing Lakeridge Health's values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork, and Joy.

QUALIFICATIONS:

" Master's degree, or equivalent, in a related discipline.
" Certificate of registration and/or professional license in good standing, preferably from the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO).
" More than 10 years of progressive leadership experience in complex health systems, with direct experience leading laboratory services strongly preferred.
" Significant experience in the successful implementation, monitoring and evaluation of clinical initiatives preferably within a multi-site hospital system
" Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory accreditation standards,, regulatory frameworks, quality assurance programs, and Ministry of Health Laboratory Licensing.
" Proven experience in strategic and capital planning, including acquisition and implementation of laboratory instrumentation and digital technologies.
" Exceptional leadership, communication, and relationship management skills with the ability to influence and engage diverse stakeholders.
" Strong track record of leading teams through change, fostering collaboration, and advancing continuous improvement.
" Demonstrated commitment to our LH core values.
" Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff safety, patient safety and environmental safety.
" Demonstrated commitment to Inclusion and Equity for our patients and our Teams.


CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with Lakeridge Health's policies and procedures.

Lakeridge Health thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

At Lakeridge Health we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive and accessible and to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to. As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applications from all qualified applicants.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all team members and patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to complete a Pre-employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment.

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