Lab Assistant

Jobvite, Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

RRSP match benefits

Employee stock purchase program

Internal mobility opportunities

Job summary

Dynacare is seeking a Laboratory Assistant (FLOAT) to process samples, enter requisitions, and provide compassionate patient service. This contract, part-time role offers day shifts across North York, Toronto, Etobicoke, Woodbridge and surrounding Ontario areas.

The position emphasizes accurate data entry, phlebotomy skills, and maintaining patient confidentiality while supporting quality metrics and regulatory compliance. Start date ASAP.

Qualifications

• Completed secondary education and a laboratory assistant training program or Medical Lab Assistance course with phlebotomy training.
• Customer-focused with genuine care for patient health.
• Ability to be calm with anxious patients during specimen collection.

Responsibilities

• Process blood samples and other lab specimens in a timely manner.
• Accurately enter patient data, requisitions, and test results.
• Obtain quality blood samples using venipuncture techniques.
• Sort specimens, perform ECGs and related collections, ensure documentation is complete per SOPs.
• Maintain confidentiality and support quality metrics and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Data entry

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Secondary School

Laboratory Assistant training program or Medical Lab Assistance course with phlebotomy

Job description

Job Posting: Laboratory Assistant - FLOAT

Where YOU work, makes a difference.

Life is precious and every moment matters. Dynacare is helping Canadians achieve a healthy future with care and wellness solutions that are convenient, understandable, and accessible. When you join our team, every day is an opportunity to get better and be inspired. It's an environment where you can grow your career in any direction you choose. We're evolving our technology and optimizing our processes, so you can do your best work, make a meaningful impact, and thrive.

Are YOU our next Laboratory Assistant?

As a Laboratory Assistant (FLOAT), you are responsible for processing blood samples and other laboratory specimens, entering requisitions and results accurately – all in a timely manner. You also play an important role in providing customer service to create the best possible patient experience. These can be stressful situations for patients, and you need to display empathy, care, and kindness. Testing results are often critical for patients, and you are there to help and make an impact on their lives.

Status: Contract, Part-Time, (6 months) Guaranteed 15 hours a week

Shift: Day Shifts, 6:30 am – 5:30 pm; Monday – Sunday

Float Locations: North York, Toronto, Etobicoke, Woodbridge, Ontario areas

Discipline: Laboratory and Health Services Centers

Number of positions: 1

Vacancy Type: Existing

Start Date: As soon as possible

Internal Posting Deadline: September 30, 2026

Why Dynacare is an amazing place for YOU:

• Join an award-winning "Top Employer" with meaningful and impactful career opportunities
• Access a health and wellness benefits program that supports you and your loved ones
• Grow and thrive with a dynamic, successful company through internal mobility opportunities
• Invest in your future through RRSP match benefits and an employee stock purchase program
• Experience a collaborative, diverse workforce that prioritizes dignity and respect for all

How YOU will make a difference:

• Create an ideal customer experience that is best in class and engages with individuals around our products and services
• Accurately enter data, patient, and test information for Ministry of Health requisitions
• Obtain quality blood samples and other specimens from patients, using skillful venipuncture techniques, performed in keeping with Dynacare's mission and values
• Sort and steer specimens, perform ECG's, Holter Hookups, paternity, urine, drug and breath alcohol collections
• Ensure specimens and supporting documentation are completed as required in SOPs and ready for data entry and transportation to the laboratory, following established protocols for the handling of suitable and unsuitable samples
• Ensure all confidential information is maintained in a secure fashion. Contribute to meeting the departmental/corporate quality metrics, regulatory compliance and quality indicators

What YOU bring to the role:

• You have completed Secondary School and a Laboratory Assistant training program or a Medical Lab Assistance course with specialized training in phlebotomy
• You are customer-focused with a genuine care for patient's health
• Demonstrate skill in phlebotomy, with the ability to manage anxious patients through the sample obtaining process in a pleasant, calming and reassuring manner
• Prioritize and self-manage within a deadline-oriented environment
• Be extremely detail oriented

Pay rate: $21.00 -$24.75 per hour

The hiring pay range has been established; however, the final pay offer will be determined by taking into consideration various factors including but not limited to, level of experience and education requirements.

We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support aspects of our recruitment process, including application screening and candidate matching. These tools are designed to assist our team in reviewing applications more efficiently. All hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and hiring teams, with human judgment applied at every stage.