Courier Casual (Float)

LifeLabs LP; Owen Sound; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health Care

Dental Care

Life Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Vacation and Wellness Days

Employee Wellness and Giving Programs

Professional development and member Re

WorkPerks discounts

Costco Membership

Job summary

LifeLabs is seeking a Casual (Float) Courier to transport specimens and reports across multiple routes while upholding LifeLabs standards of safety and service. You will be a brand ambassador on the road, ensuring professional interaction with clients and accurate documentation.

You must have a high school diploma, a full valid driver’s license with a clean record, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. The role offers 0–20 hours per week with potential night shifts in winter and flexible

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Full valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• 3 years of driving experience with a full license required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and handle some heavy lifting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to follow a set route schedule.
• Successful completion of LifeLabs Driver Performance Evaluation.
• Flexible hours and readiness for sudden shift changes.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport specimens and reports to preserve integrity and ensure service quality.
• Represent LifeLabs with professionalism and integrity to provide a positive customer experience.
• Use LifeLabs technology to access online readings and timecards and communicate via email.
• Respond to customer needs and maintain high levels of service and accountability.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Job Description

Posted Monday, August 17, 2026 at 4:00 AM

For over 50 years, LifeLabs has beenCanada’s leading provider of laboratory diagnostic information and digital health connectivity systems, enabling patients and healthcare practitioners to diagnose, treat, monitor and prevent disease. We are passionate about empowering healthier Canadians through accessible, accurate, and innovative diagnostic services.

We are committed innovators, operatingCanada'sfirst commercial genetics lab, and the country's largest online patient portal, with more than 8 million Canadians receiving their results online.More than112 million laboratory tests come through LifeLabs’ laboratories annually, and our team of more than 6,000 passionate, caring, and diverse professionals works together as one to provide high quality testing and results that Canadians can trust.

We know that behind every lab requisition, sample being tested, or investment in technology is an individual and their family counting on us. At LifeLabs, you can make a meaningful impact on Canadians’ lives every day.

Our teams are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers, reflecting our deep commitment to our core values of caring, agility, teamwork, and a customer-centered approach. As part of this commitment, LifeLabs prioritizes the ongoing development of our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program to better serve the needs of our diverse workforce and the communities we serve. We continue to take steps to challenge ourselves to act with courage and integrity, and to create an environment where people can be their true selves.

These values are not just words on a page, they guide our actions and decisions every day and have come to define our team culture.

As a Courier, you will be responsible for transporting specimens, supplies, and reports in an efficient, dependable, punctual, proper, safe, and professional manner. You will also be a LifeLabs brand ambassador on the road, demonstrating the important service LifeLabs provides to the community while maintaining our established reputation.

Status: Casual (Float)

Additional Requirements: This position is a floating role that requires the successful candidate to learn and cover multiple routes as needed. The position offers 0 to 20 hours per week, depending on operational requirements. Candidates must be flexible and available to work night shifts, particularly during the winter months, when coverage needs may increase

Number of positions: 1

Start Date: 1 September 2026 This vacancy is for an existing position.

Please note: all company vehicles have a Telematics system to monitor driving.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Safely transport specimens in a timely manner to preserve specimen integrity, while ensuring a high level of maturity, customer service, and accountability in various driving conditions, rural or urban areas, during daytime and evening hours.
• Represent the LifeLabs brand with professionalism and integrity by providing a positive experience at every touch point.
• Utilize LifeLabs technology to access and complete on-line readings and training, read emails and complete timecards.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by handling all situations with professionalism.

What you will bring to the role:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• A full valid driver’s license and clean driver’s record
• 3 years of driving experience with a full valid license
• Ability to lift and/or maneuver up to 50 pounds: some heavy lifting will be involved.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Ability to work a specified route schedule
• Requires successful completion of LifeLabs Driver Performance Evaluation.
• Flexible work hours and availability for sudden shift changes

LifeLabs’ compensation programs are commensurate based on the role, skill, effort, responsibility and working conditions, irrespective of gender, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age or any other personal characteristics. Pay programs are communicated regularly in an accessible and transparent manner.

LifeLabs is also proud to offer resources, opportunities, as well as a collaborative and supportive environment that enables our team members to thrive.

In addition to a competitive compensation package, LifeLabs provides a comprehensive total rewards program, specific to the job position. Your package may include:

• Employee Group Benefits: Competitive coverage for employees and their families to support their overall health and wellness needs, including Extended Health Care, Dental Care, and Life Insurance.
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Vacation and Wellness Days
• Employee Wellness and Giving Programs: Our award winning mental, physical and financial wellness programs aim to address the comprehensive well-being of our team members, including resources like the Employee & Family Assistance Program, financial planning tools, and employee recognition initiatives.
• Professional development and membership reimbursement, access to preferred rates and discount programs, including WorkPerks, Home and Auto Insurance, Costco Membership, etc., and optional health-related benefits.

In accordance with LifeLabs’ Accessibility Policy , and the applicable Accessibility Acts within the provinces we operate in, accommodations are available by request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. For a confidential inquiry or to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or [e-mail] .

Vaccinations are highly encouraged at LifeLabs’. Vaccinations and/or immunization screening may be mandatory for selected employees if regulated by provincial or regional governments, or through employer-led vaccination policies in the facilities we service. Please ensure you ask if this position requires the successful candidate to be vaccinated or undergo immunization screening.