Laboratory Assistant I

Description: As a Medical Laboratory Assistant I, you will provide high quality service to clients of the clinical laboratory in an effective, efficient and safe manner. You will be responsible for a variety of laboratory functions including procurement, handling, processing, dispatching and testing of specimens, performing procedures and reporting results. Classification: Laboratory Assistant IUnion: HSAA FAC PROF/TECHUnit and Program: LaboratoryPrimary Location: Valleyview Health CentreLocation Details: As Per LocationMulti-Site: Not ApplicableFTE: 0.00Posting End Date: 08-DEC-2025Employee Class: Casual/ReliefDate Available: 18-DEC-2025Hours per Shift: 7.75Length of Shift in weeks: VariesShifts per cycle: VariesShift Pattern: DaysDays Off: OtherMinimum Salary: $23.72Maximum Salary: $29.56Vehicle Requirement: Not ApplicableRequired Qualifications: Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.Additional Required Qualifications: Must be familiar with working with computer applications including Office, e-mail, Internet, and willing to learn additional software applications such as Laboratory Information Systems as required. Demonstrated good organizational skills. Must be able to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with patients/clients, families, staff, interdisciplinary team members, and personnel from other departments in a fast pace changing environment. Demonstrated ability to work independently when necessary. Demonstrated ability to maintain patient confidentiality at all times. Must be prepared to maintain competency of technical skills.Preferred Qualifications: Recognized Laboratory Assistant Certificate preferred. Familiarity with medical terminology is an asset. Experience working with the public would be an asset. Recent training or experience related to clinical laboratory service preferred.

Created: 2026-02-20