Find Your Balance, Build Your Career in the Fraser Valley: Join Our Lab Team in Chilliwack (Chilliwack General Hospital) and Hope (Fraser Canyon Hospital)!
Discover your perfect blend of career growth, lifestyle, and community in the stunning Fraser Valley, Chilliwack, and Hope. We're seeking passionate and meticulous Medical Laboratory Technologists, both seasoned professionals and new graduates, who desire more than just a job — they want a career they can shape and a life they can love.
Why Chilliwack and Hope?
- Nature at Your Doorstep: Wake up to breathtaking mountain views, hiking trails, lakes, and outdoor adventures, all within a thriving community.
- Affordability & Space: Enjoy larger living spaces and affordable housing, ideal for settling down or starting fresh.
- Easy Access: Vancouver is just a drive away for city amenities, while you enjoy peace, fresh air, and community daily.
Why Join Us?
- Core Lab Experience: Hands-on work in a fully equipped core laboratory environment to develop your technical skills.
- Leadership & Seniority: Take initiative, lead, and grow within a team that values mentorship and development.
- Networking: Collaborate with healthcare professionals, build relationships, and become a key part of a supportive network.
- Toolkit Development: Gain experience in innovation, communication, problem-solving, and leadership.
- Mentorship & Development: Access mentorship, coaching, and opportunities for advancement into senior roles.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy predictable schedules that support personal wellness.
- Patient Care: Be part of a team emphasizing quality and patient care, working with provincial and health authority partners.
- Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Wages from $36.69 to $45.81/hour, plus benefits including paid leave, health, dental, and more.
- Relocation Support: Possible financial assistance for moving to facilitate your transition.
What You'll Do
- Collect samples from patients.
- Perform laboratory procedures and analyze results.
- Prepare solutions, reagents, and controls per SOPs.
- Respond to test result inquiries and communicate findings.
- Maintain and calibrate laboratory instruments, report malfunctions, and assist in evaluating procedures.
What You Bring
Our ideal candidate:
- Holds CSMLS certification.
- Has experience in a core laboratory (new grads welcome).
- Possesses strong communication, adaptability, and patient care commitment.
- Understands the impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples, with a commitment to cultural safety, humility, and anti-racism initiatives.
Core Competencies & Skills
- Understanding of Indigenous-specific racism and systemic barriers.
- Knowledge of laboratory procedures, quality control, and safety.
- Effective communication and organizational skills.
- Willingness to learn about and address social determinants of health and anti-racism efforts.
What We Offer
- Opportunities for growth, recognition, and professional development.
- Comprehensive benefits, pension, wellness programs, and flexible work options.
- Access to discounts and wellness resources.
Position Details
Type: Regular Part-Time
Wage: $36.69 - $45.81/hour + benefits
Hours: Days, afternoons, evenings, with potential night shifts and on-call at Hope.
Locations: Chilliwack General Hospital and Fraser Canyon Hospital.
Apply Today
Join a vibrant community and a supportive team. Grow your skills, expand your network, and love where you live. For inquiries, contact shaesta.rajabali@phsa.ca or apply online. Your future awaits!