Laboratory Assistant I

Alberta Health Services (AHS); Edmonton; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Precision Laboratories’ Mobile Collections team is seeking independent, skilled Medical Laboratory Assistants to support our mobile service areas. As a Mobile MLA, you will deliver high-quality collection services to patients in long-term care facilities and private residences, helping ensure timely laboratory results for Albertans.

Qualifications include completion of an accredited MLA program, phlebotomy experience and ECG certification; a Class 5 driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program.
• Phlebotomy experience required.
• ECG certification required.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license and a driver’s abstract acceptable to APL.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality service to clients of the clinical laboratory.
• Procurement, handling, processing, dispatching and testing of specimens, performing procedures and reporting results.

Skills

Phlebotomy

ECG certification

Driver's license

Patient distress recognition

Laboratory data entry

Organizational skills

Education

Accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program

Tools

MCIS

Connect Care

Job description

Alberta Precision Laboratories’ Mobile Collections team is seeking independent, skilled, and experienced Medical Laboratory Assistants (MLAs) to support our mobile service areas. As a Mobile MLA, you will deliver high-quality collection services to patients in long-term care facilities and private residences, helping ensure timely and reliable laboratory results for some of Alberta’s most vulnerable populations. This role requires frequent lifting of up to 10 lbs. and the ability to apply strong organizational, problem‑solving, troubleshooting, and decision‑making skills. You will rely on effective time‑management and task‑prioritization to complete repetitive tasks with accuracy while providing safe, respectful, and patient‑focused care. If you are motivated by meaningful work and thrive in a dynamic, independent environment, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to high‑quality laboratory services across the province. Join our team and help make a difference in the lives of Albertans every day.

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: Mobile Collections Edmonton
• Primary Location: Windermere PSC
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 13-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 23-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: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

• Classification: Laboratory Assistant I
• Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Mobile Collections Edmonton
• Primary Location: Windermere PSC
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 13-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 23-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $25.16
• Maximum Salary: $31.36
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Previous phlebotomy experience and ECG certification required. Valid Class 5 driver’s license and a driver’s abstract acceptable to APL. Experience recognizing patients in distress and providing appropriate assistance. Experience with laboratory data entry.

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum of two years of recent phlebotomy experience. ECG experience. Previous experience working in a Mobile Collections environment. Experience working with Connect Care and Mobile Collections Information System (MCIS). Excellent organizational, problem‑solving, troubleshooting, and decision‑making skills. Strong commitment to professionalism and maintaining confidentiality. Training or courses in leadership, customer service, or change management.

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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