Senior civil engineer Jobs in Winnipeg, MB

Job posting ID: 8825

Employment status: Regular full-time
Possible schedule/FTE: 1.0

Salary/Rate of pay: $43.3490 - $58.3660 (TECH IIB)

Application deadline: 2026-06-10

• This external job posting may close earlier than the advertised deadline. We recommend applying as soon as possible.

Application requirements:

• Your up-to-date resume.
• We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process.

Do you currently work for Canadian Blood Services? All employees must apply via the internal career page.

Together, the work we do connects people and changes lives — including your own.

Be part of a dynamic, collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving lives. Thousands of patients depend on us every day for reliable access to safe blood, plasma, stem cells and organs and tissues.

About the role

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Regular full-time Senior Technologist to join our dynamic Testing team in Winnipeg.

The Testing team is responsible for supporting Canadian Blood Services by performing routine testing, as well as other relevant lab duties. In this role you will perform and interpret all testing procedures in accordance with all Canadian Blood Services Operating Procedures and manufacturer’s instructions. You will also organize workflow, perform supervisory functions and assist with the coordination and delivery of the training program for the laboratory technologists, laboratory assistants.

Formula for success

• Utilizing your exceptional organizational skills, you will organize and distribute workload to ensure the efficient operation of the laboratory, accession and office areas.
• Drawing on your expertise, you provide technical, procedural and theoretical support to staff
• Monitors workflow and ensures equitable distribution of the workload to meet expected turnaround times.
• Drawing on your laboratory experience and under the direction of the Charge Technologist, coordinates the implementation of new projects, procedures and improvements to workflow.
• Perform supervisory duties.
• Coaches staff on their day-to-day activities.
• Investigates technical and other patient related problems and keeps the Charge Technologist informed.
• Drawing on commitment to excellence, you will ensure issues related to quality are followed up with appropriate corrective action.
• Assist with the coordination of training and orientation programs for all departmental staff.
• Consults with the Charge Technologist and Trainer regarding the needs for staff orientation and training.
• Ensures training documentation is prepared and reviewed.
• Performs or coordinates the delivery of training to staff and other Health Care Professionals.
• Perform testing procedures.
• Assist the Charge Technologist in the development of Work Instructions and controlled documents.
• Order, receive and prepare reagents or reagent kits for testing.
• Prepare laboratory equipment for routine operation.

Desired education and skills

• Graduate of an approved Medical Laboratory Technology training program with attained certification by the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) is required.
• Current registration with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Manitoba (CMLTM) is required.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in a transfusion medicine laboratory or other related discipline is required.
• Comprehensive knowledge of hospital and various laboratory policies and procedures is required.
• Completion of the ISTP training program is required.
• Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) is required.
• Previous supervisory experience is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, being able to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities within short time lines.
• Ability to effectively delegate and direct the efforts of staff.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a good command of the English language.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional working relationships with departmental staff, management, volunteers, customers, and the general public.
• Competency in the use of personal computers within a Windows environment using Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and email software.
• Recognized commitment to ongoing training and development.
• Actively promotes the importance of team cohesiveness, pride and accomplishment in the delivery of a superior level of service.
• Displays telephone etiquette and maintains high professional standards ensuring an internal or external client first approach is positive.
• Demonstrates good listening skills in order to enable effective and satisfactory resolution of problems.
• Ability to follow instructions, document work and assume responsibility for own work.

What we offer you

• 3 weeks' vacation.
• Comprehensive group health, dental and vision benefits for you and your family.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources.

What you can expect

• Shifts/hours - must be flexible to accommodate assigned shifts which are based on operational needs; length of shifts varies according to the event which takes place at Canadian Blood Services fixed and mobile donor centers. Shifts include days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and statutory holidays. On call is required. Will be required to work at the satellite lab at St. Boniface Hospital approximately 1 out of every 5 weeks.
• Physical requirements - ability to lift weight up to 10 kg (22 lbs.).

If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply by providing your up-to-date resume. This could be your first step towards a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives.

We acknowledge that the work of Canadian Blood Services spans many Territories and Treaty areas across the country, and we are grateful for the Traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who have guided us in this important work. We recognize the land and waters that have inspired our work and offer gratitude to those Indigenous peoples on whose territory we work, live and play.

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those considered for an interview or those invited to participate in an assessment will be contacted. Emails are sent directly from our system, to ensure you receive them please add donotreply@blood.ca and system@successfactors.com to your safe senders list.

Applicants who require accommodation should discuss their needs with us.

#LI-ONSITE
#LI-KN1
#LI-Manitoba
#INDCBS