Laboratory Assistant I

Alberta Health Services (AHS); Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant I for the Northern Lights Regional Health Centre in Fort McMurray. The role covers pre-analytical duties, specimen handling, phlebotomy, accessioning, and rapid result reporting in a 24/7 lab operation.

The successful candidate will complete an accredited MLA program, bring phlebotomy experience, and work well in a team. EPIC Beaker LIS experience is preferred. Fort McMurray Allowance applies.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program.
• Phlebotomy experience is required. Strong teamwork and time management are required.
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-analytical tasks including phlebotomy and specimen accessioning.
• Procure, process, dispatch and test specimens and report results.
• Provide support to the lab in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Medical Laboratory Assistant program

Tools

EPIC Beaker LIS

Job description

Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo is a young, vibrant community boasting great neighborhoods, schools, outstanding events, and incredible recreational opportunities. From dancing Northern Lights to unexpected landscapes, your outdoor options are endless.The Northern Lights Regional Health Centre’s laboratory is a 24/7 operation that provides essential laboratory services which offer the opportunity to be part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment.In addition to a competitive rate of pay, APL currently has a Fort McMurray Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $12,480. This allowance will be calculated on an hourly basis and paid per pay period for all Employer-paid hours at the Basic Rate of Pay, exclusive of overtime. This allowance is non-pensionable.

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: Northern Lights Regional Hospital- Pre Analytics
• Primary Location: Northern Lights Health Centre
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 11-SEP-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 21-SEP-2026
• Temporary End Date: 01-APR-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $25.16
• Maximum Salary: $31.36
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Laboratory Assistant I
• Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Northern Lights Regional Hospital- Pre Analytics
• Primary Location: Northern Lights Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 11-SEP-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 21-SEP-2026
• Temporary End Date: 01-APR-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• 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:

Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program. 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 pre-analytical 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 with EPIC Beaker LIS 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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