Lab Assistant - #2026-11926 (reqID)

dynacare; Halton Hills; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Dynacare is hiring a Laboratory Assistant to obtain quality blood samples and perform tests while delivering excellent patient service. The role emphasizes careful data entry, specimen handling, and teamwork in a supportive, growth-oriented environment where technology and processes are continually improved.

This float/part-time position offers opportunities for professional development within a respected health and wellness leader.

Qualifications

• Completed secondary school and a Laboratory Assistant training program or Medical Lab Assistant course with phlebotomy training.
• Customer-focused with a genuine care for patient health.
• Demonstrate phlebotomy skill and ability to calm anxious patients during sampling.

Responsibilities

• Create an ideal customer experience and engage with patients about our products and services.
• Accurately enter data, patient, and test information for requisitions.
• Obtain quality blood samples and other specimens using venipuncture techniques in line with Dynacare's values.
• Sort and steer specimens, perform ECGs, Holter hookups, and other collections.
• Ensure specimens and documentation are complete and ready for data entry and transport to the lab.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Data entry

English proficiency

Detail oriented

Education

Secondary school graduate

Laboratory Assistant training

Tools

ECG equipment

Job description

Job Posting: Laboratory Assistant.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 solution... Show more

CA$21.00–CA$23.25 hourly

Part-time +1

Job Posting: Laboratory Assistant.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 solution... Show more

Description

Position at Dynacare Job Posting: Laboratory AssistantWhere 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. As a Laboratory Assistant (Float),you are responsible for obtaining quality blood samples and other specimens from patients, as well as conducting other patient tests, all in keeping with Dynacare’s mission and values. Working as part of a team, you are assisting in building a positive team environment and maintaining quality metrics. 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.

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
• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal, at a level that enables you to communicate instructions, clearly and understandably, to patients
• MLPAO/CSMLS Certification is strongly recommended.

Payrate: $21.00 -$23.25 per hourThe 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.
Dynacare has been a “Top Employer” for many years and there is a reason why. We are a great place to work. At Dynacare, we’re proud to hire the best people. If you are looking for a meaningful career where you can support healthy lives with commitment and care – we would like to meet you. We hope you will join us in our journey to become Canada’s health and wellness solutions leader.