Laboratory Coordinator

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This employment opportunity is restricted to Nunavut Inuit who reside in Iqaluit only.

The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates in 2024. With one of the fastest growing and youngest populations in Canada, Nunavut is a dynamic, vibrant territory, committed to becoming an even better place for future generations. As a government, we are strengthening our unique model of governance - one that integrates Inuit societal values, promotes use of the Inuktut language, achieves a representative public service, and collaborates with partners to achieve the promise of Nunavut. Successful applicants will enjoy a competitive salary, medical and dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, relocation privileges and opportunities for training and career advancement.

Reporting to the Director, Innovation and Research, the Laboratory Coordinator provides essential support for technical laboratory support services at the Nunavut Research Institute (NRI) laboratory facilities. The successful candidate will develop and implement laboratory health and safety and quality assurance plans, undertake analytical activities, manage the inventory of laboratory supplies and consumables, and provide preventative and corrective maintenance on laboratory equipment. They are key to the administration of the institute and will interact with other positions within the college, NRI’s partners, the scientific community, and Nunavummiut.

Other Key Responsibilities Of The Position Include

• Source, purchase, and install/replace new laboratory consumables and equipment;
• Address the concerns facing the Institute by relevant laboratory coordination;
• Provide technical support and coordination for research and training activities;
• Regular inspections of NAC research laboratories for safety compliance assessments;
• Deliver orientation for laboratory users (students, visiting researchers, etc.);
• Administer contract services to support laboratory operations and maintenance.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through the completion of a Diploma in laboratory studies or a relevant field and two (2) years’ experience in laboratory analysis or scientific research, as well as developing and implementing research methodology. Certification for Dangerous Goods Transportation and CPR are also assets for this position.

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) certification is a condition of employment. The successful candidate must obtain the certification within the probationary period.

The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in English is required for the position. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets.

Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above.

An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.

If you are interested in applying for this job, please email your cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Please include the REFERENCE # in the subject line of your email.

• The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a more representative workforce, so it can better understand and serve the needs of Nunavummiut. Priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit. Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Nunavut Priority Hiring Policy.
• Employment in some positions requires an acceptable criminal record check. Possession of a criminal record will not necessarily disqualify candidates from further consideration.
• Applicants may submit their resume in the Official Language of their choice.
• Eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.
• Job descriptions may be obtained by fax, email or on the website.
• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.