Administrative Support III

Alberta Precision Labs; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 34,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) invites applications for an Administrative Support III in the Molecular Pathology team at the Calgary zone. This role supports the Consult Desk with complex administrative workflows and coordinates specimen-related logistics, reporting, and inquiries.

The position requires Grade 12, at least 1 year in admin support in a lab/clinical setting, and strong typing, data entry, and MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalence.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in administrative support in a laboratory or clinical setting.
• Excellent typing and data entry abilities (speed and accuracy).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities

• Support the Molecular Pathology Consult Desk with standard and specialized administrative workflows.
• Respond to inquiries, manage data entry, print and distribute reports, and handle testing materials as needed.
• Coordinate logistics like supplies, mail, timesheets, meetings, and IT/facilities tickets.

Skills

Typing

Data entry

English fluency

Interpersonal skills

Organization & time management

Education

Grade 12 equiv

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Are you organized, adaptable, and personable with a knack for attention to detail, even in fast paced, high-volume environments? Would you enjoy a challenging position that comes with the bonus of knowing that your work is instrumental in providing quality care for a diverse population of cancer patients? If so, we have an excited opportunity with the Molecular Pathology team in the Calgary zone.This Administrative Support III position supports the Molecular Pathology Consult Desk at the Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre. The Molecular Pathology department provides complex molecular testing for a variety of inherited and acquired conditions as part of Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL). As an Administrative Support III, you will plan and organize your work responsibilities to perform standard and specialized workflows ensuring cases handled by the Molecular Pathology Consult Desk are received. You will request, triage and direct paraffin blocks and slides to their final destinations including laboratory technical areas and pathologist offices. Other responsibilities include, but is not limited to, responding to inquiries, data entry, printing and distributing reports, sending out testing materials, and other general administrative support tasks such as monitoring/ordering supplies, picking up/distributing mail, entering timesheets, booking meetings, and assisting with submitting IT and facilities tickets.As Molecular Pathology works closely with Anatomic Pathology and Special Hematology, opportunities for additional training to support these departments at the Arthur Child may arise. This position is scheduled as partial shifts, Tuesday to Friday, however additional casual hours and full shifts may be available as per operational needs.

Description:

As an Administrative Support III, you will require advanced administrative or specialized skills and knowledge to support complex procedures, practices and initiatives within a department or program.

• Classification: Administrative Support III
• Union: HSAA OFFICE CLERICAL
• Unit and Program: Molecular Pathology, Genetics and Genomics, Molecular Pathology
• Primary Location: Arthur Child Cancer Centre
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 24-SEP-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 12-OCT-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 8
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $24.97
• Maximum Salary: $30.34
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Administrative Support III
• Union: HSAA OFFICE CLERICAL
• Unit and Program: Molecular Pathology, Genetics and Genomics, Molecular Pathology
• Primary Location: Arthur Child Cancer Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 24-SEP-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 12-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: 5.81
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 8
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $24.97
• Maximum Salary: $30.34
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalence.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Minimum of 1 year experience working in an administrative support role including experience in a laboratory or clinical setting.Excellent typing and database entry abilities (both speed and accuracy).Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Adobe Acrobat.Fluency in English communication including reading, writing and verbal skills.Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.Superior organizational and time management skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize work and deliver accurate work under stressful conditions.

Preferred Qualifications:

Training or certificate/diploma in office or business administration.Greater than 1 year experience in a laboratory administrative position.Medical terminology knowledge is an asset.Previous experience with a laboratory information system such as Epic Beaker.Previous experience handling anatomic pathology materials such as paraffin blocks and slides.Additional foundations in payroll and timekeeping.Demonstrated personal and professional development.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with APL.

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