Medical Device Reprocessing Technician – Mentorship - Surgical Services - Whitehorse General Hospital

Requisition # MEDIC002944 (PSAC Bargaining Unit)

Regular Full-Time - 1.0 FTE

This position is at the L04 level with an hourly pay range of $32.22 to $40.77

Are you looking to be part of an exceptional and passionate health care team in one of Canada’s most spectacular natural environments with vast and stunning wilderness at your doorstep?

Yukon Hospitals strives to cultivate an environment of passionate and engaged people with a culture that values growth, work/life balance, and wellness in helping all our people reach optimal ability. Our organization is an integrated system of hospitals: Whitehorse General Hospital (79 beds), Watson Lake Community Hospital (6 beds) and Dawson City Community Hospital (6 beds).

Medical Device Reprocessing Technician (MDR) Mentorship

This position provides the successful candidate with the opportunity to complete a Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Mentorship Program designed to develop the technical knowledge, skills and competencies required to independently perform the duties of a Medical Device Reprocessing Technician. The mentorship program will include formal online education through Vancouver Community College, and a structured preceptorship at Whitehorse General Hospital. Successful completion of all educational and clinical components of the mentorship program is a condition of continued employment.

Upon successful completion of the mentorship program, the employee will continue in a permanent full-time Medical Device Reprocessing Technician position. Participation in the MDRD on-call rotation is a requirement of the position. The call schedule consists of evenings and weekends and is divided on a fair and equitable basis among Staff. Successful candidates will also be required to enter into a one (1) year Return of Service Agreement, commencing upon successful completion of the mentorship program and achievement of independent practice.

Reporting to the Clinical Care Manager Surgical Services, the incumbent decontaminates specialized equipment; packages and processes instruments used in the O.R., all Yukon Hospital sites, and external partners; performs other related duties.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of methods, techniques and procedures for sterilizing hospital equipment and surgical instruments;
• Knowledge of surgical instruments;
• Understanding of Universal Precautions;
• Ability to operate and maintain hospital equipment and machines and handle delicate instruments;
• Ability to organize work;
• Ability to set priorities;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work well with others;
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently and in a team environment;
• Knowledge of and ability to use computers;
• Physical ability to perform all functions of the position; and
• Cross cultural awareness.

The successful candidate is required to have a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience or exposure in a medical, healthcare, or sterile processing environment is considered an asset. Current CPR certification is required.

TO APPLY: Visit our website and apply by 4:00pm August 18, 2026

For more information, contact recruitment at [email protected]

Visit whitehorse.ca and yukon.ca for more information on Whitehorse and living in the Yukon

Indigenous Workforce Initiative - We are committed to having a diverse and representative workforce that reflects the community we serve. When applying to YHC Career Opportunities, we invite you to voluntarily self-identify in the email body of your application. Please do so in whatever manner you feel accurately reflects who you are. You will then be connected with Yukon Hospitals’ Indigenous Workforce Initiative (IWI), where you can receive support with application materials, hear about additional training or mentorship opportunities, and ask any questions you have. All self-identification information will remain confidential. You are also welcome to contact IWI supports before submitting your application at [email protected] or call 867-332-7203.

Yukon Hospital Corporation is committed to employment equity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. Unfortunately, at this time, we are unable to consider resumes from International applicants. Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada in order to apply, i.e. have Landed Immigrant Status, Work Visa, or be a Canadian Citizen.

Posting Date: August 4, 2026