Lab Assistant - #2026-12121 (reqID)

Dynacare; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 29,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Top Employer award

Health benefits

Internal mobility opportunities

RRSP match

Employee stock purchase program

Diversity and respect

Job summary

Dynacare is seeking a Laboratory Assistant (FLOAT) to support our laboratory operations across multiple North York, Toronto and Etobicoke locations. The role focuses on collecting blood samples, entering patient requisitions, and ensuring timely, accurate data entry while delivering compassionate patient care.

The position is contract, part-time (1 year) with approximately 15 hours per week. Day shifts are available, and flexibility to cover weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• Secondary School completion and a Laboratory Assistant training program or a Medical Lab Assistant course with phlebotomy training.
• Customer-focused approach with genuine concern for patient health.
• Demonstrated phlebotomy skill and ability to manage anxious patients calmly.

Responsibilities

• Enter requisitions and results accurately and on time.
• Obtain quality blood samples and specimens from patients using venipuncture.
• Sort and process specimens and ensure documentation aligns with SOPs for data entry and transport.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Patient care

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Lab/Medical Lab Assistant training

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, (1 year) 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 17, 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, calm 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.