Laboratory Assistant I

Alberta Health Services (AHS); City of Cold Lake; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services (AHS) in Cold Lake is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant I for casual/relief coverage. You will perform preanalytic lab work, phlebotomy, specimen handling and reporting results in a busy clinical lab.

The role requires completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program, phlebotomy experience, strong teamwork and communication, and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.
• Phlebotomy experience is required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with change and interruptions.
• Strong communication and time-management skills; able to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform preanalytic workflow including phlebotomy for adults, children and infants.
• Accession, troubleshoot specimens, perform ECGs, and reception duties.
• Collect and process quality specimens for analysis and provide lab support.

Job description

Cold Lake is a city in northeastern Alberta, Canada and is named after the lake nearby. Named after the Cree legend of Kinosoo, Kinosoo Beach in the Town of Cold Lake was voted one of Canada's Top 25 Beaches in 2008 by Canadian Geographic Magazine. The water is clear and shallow in marked swimming area which makes the beach popular with families.Cold Lake is situated near many campgrounds due to its proximity to the lake. The Provincial campground boasts a wilderness trail system, a beach, boat launch and a powered section. Nearby Meadow Lake Provincial Park to the east, across the border in Saskatchewan, has facilities similar to Cold Lake Provincial Park. Kinosoo Beach is a favorite destination during the hot summer months between June and August. The Iron Horse Trail, a recreational trail situated on a former railway line, and cold lake museums, can also be found in Cold Lake. Recreational pastimes include, hockey, lacrosse, martial arts, rugby, soccer, swimming, bowling, curling, gymnastics, golf, horseback riding, the rodeo, dance, sailing, boating, fishing, downhill skiing, roller derby, volleyball, baseball, and figure skating.

Description:

As a Medical Laboratory Assistant I, you will provide high quality service to clients of the clinical laboratory in an effective, efficient and safe manner. You will be responsible for a variety of laboratory functions including procurement, handling, processing, dispatching and testing of specimens, performing procedures and reporting results.

• Classification: Laboratory Assistant I
• Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Healthcare Centre Laboratory
• Primary Location: Cold Lake Hlthcare/Mental Hlth
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 07-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 17-OCT-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $25.16
• Maximum Salary: $31.36
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Laboratory Assistant I
• Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Healthcare Centre Laboratory
• Primary Location: Cold Lake Hlthcare/Mental Hlth
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 07-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 17-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $25.16
• Maximum Salary: $31.36
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Phlebotomy experience is required. Working within a team environment, good interpersonal skills, effective time management and the ability to set priorities are necessary. Excellent communication skills both written and oral are required. Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, be adaptable and flexible within an environment of change and interruptions. Must be able to represent Laboratory Medicine in a respectful, professional, and courteous manner.The primary responsibilities of the Laboratory Assistant I include performing all aspects of the preanalytical path of workflow including phlebotomy for adults, children and infants using both macro and micro techniques, accessioning patient specimens, troubleshooting problem specimens, performing ECGs, and reception duties. The successful candidate will provide support to the lab by collecting and processing quality specimens for analysis.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience performing macroscopic and microscopic urinalysis testing. EPIC LIS experience is preferred.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with APL.

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