Laboratory Opportunities

Lake of the Woods District Hospital; Kenora; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking enthusiastic Medical Laboratory Assistants and Technologists to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to provide essential laboratory services to support healthcare professionals and their patients. With a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, the organization values contributions from all individuals. Successful candidates will enjoy a collaborative environment and may be placed on an eligibility list for future positions. If you are a recent graduate looking to make a difference in healthcare, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

3 weeks paid vacation

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan

Desjardin Group Life Insurance

Extended health benefits

Access to staff physiotherapy

Onsite gym

Employee LifeWorks Program

Staff wellness initiatives

Qualifications

• New graduates from eligible Medical Laboratory programs are encouraged to apply.
• Energetic and motivated individuals who value teamwork are sought.

Responsibilities

• Provide testing services to in-patients and out-patients in various laboratory disciplines.
• Support physicians and healthcare providers with laboratory services.

Skills

Medical Laboratory Assistant

Medical Laboratory Technologist

Education

Eligible Medical Laboratory Assistant program

Eligible Medical Laboratory Technologist program

Job description

Competition Number: 2025-NON-002

Job Type: Casual Opportunities

This posting is not for a vacancy. This posting may be used to fill casual opportunities or other permanent vacancies, including part-time and/or full-time positions. Those considered successful candidates may also be placed on an eligibility list for future consideration.

Hours: Consist of 11.25 hour shifts covering days, evenings, nights, and weekends. Subject to change as per operational requirements.

Classification: MLA, MLT

Department: Laboratory

Salary: Medical Laboratory Assistant: $33.6936 to $35.0184 per hour; Medical Laboratory Technologist: $40.2151 to $48.6681 per hour. As per CUPE LOCAL 3634 Collective Agreement.

Closing Date: Ongoing

Description

New and upcoming graduates from eligible Medical Laboratory Assistant and Technologist programs are encouraged to apply.

The Laboratory Services department is seeking individuals that are energetic, motivated and value contributing to a team environment. Detailed qualifications are listed under each of the below position links.

The Dr. Peter D. Pan Regional Laboratory at Lake of the Woods District Hospital (LWDH) provides support to physicians, midwives, nurse practitioners, and their patients. In partnership with Lifelabs, the laboratory provides testing services 24 hours per day, 7 days per week to in-patients, registered out-patients and community patients in all laboratory disciplines: chemistry, hematology, microbiology, immunohematology, surgical pathology and cytology.

Why Work with LWDH? In this position, there are many benefits to joining our team:

For Full-time positions:

• 3 weeks paid vacation
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan enrolment, one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans that includes inflation protections, survivor benefits, buyback options, and early retirement
• Desjardin Group Life Insurance coverage that includes life insurance, and short/long-term disability coverage
• Green Shield Canada extended health benefits for single and family including dental services, prescription, health services, vision, hospital accommodation, etc.
• Access to staff physiotherapy, onsite gym, EAP Program, staff wellness initiatives, and much more!

For Casual/Part-time positions:

• Pay in lieu of vacation and benefits provided
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan enrolment, one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans that includes portability, inflation protections, survivor benefits, buyback options, and early retirement
• A third party partnered, self-directed and initiated benefits package through Health Care Providers (HCP) Group Insurance is provided that includes customizable health and dental plans, life insurance, long-term disability benefits (LTD), and accidental death, disease and dismemberment (ADD&D) based on package eligibility for casual/part
• Access to staff physiotherapy, onsite gym, Employee LifeWorks Program, staff wellness initiatives, and much more!

Qualifications

Please review each description through the below links.

• Medical Laboratory Assistant
• Medical Laboratory Technologist

Please apply through the online application process via https://lwdh.talentpoolbuilder.com/

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. First consideration will be given to current internal employees of LWDH.

Qualified applicants may be considered for other comparable positions or within the same classification other than this posted position.

Please prepare your application in accordance with the qualifications posted in the job advertisement. Applications will be screened based on the posted qualifications.

LWDH is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion and belongingness in our operations, throughout our workplace, and seeks to employ individuals who are committed to and value these principles.

We believe in and promote the rights of all persons with disabilities as outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA 2005) and its related Accessibility Standards Regulations. To meet this responsibility, LWDH will make appropriate accommodations, including alternative formats available. Please inform Human Resources of any accommodation(s) at any point throughout the recruitment and selection process to ensure your equal participation.

LWDH values the importance of creating a workplace that reflects the population it serves and promotes the representation of the Employment Equity groups as outlined by the Employment Equity Act (1993). Applicants are encouraged to self-declare at the time of application.

For more information or to request an accommodation please contact the Human Resources Department at 807-468-9861 ext. 2393