Laboratory Assistant I

Alberta Health Services (AHS); Pincher Creek; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Pincher Creek Health Centre is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant I to support the laboratory in procuring, handling, processing, dispatching and testing specimens, and reporting results.

This regular part-time role (0.50 FTE) requires completion of an accredited MLA program, strong teamwork, communication, phlebotomy skills and adaptability, with rural experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.
• Strong teamwork and excellent communication skills.
• Strong technical skills and adaptability are imperative.
• Strong phlebotomy skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality service to clients of the clinical laboratory in an efficient and safe manner.
• Procurement, handling, processing, dispatching and testing of specimens.
• Perform procedures and report results.
• Collaborate with team to ensure accurate and timely lab operations.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Technical skills

Adaptability

Phlebotomy skills

Education

Accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program

Job description

The laboratory is located within the Pincher Creek Health Care Center and serves not only the town, but its expansive surrounding community. Located 1 hour west of Lethbridge Alberta and 40 mins east of the British Columbia border, beautiful Pincher Creek is less than 30 mins from the Rocky Mountains and 45 mins to Waterton National Park. The town has three schools, a recreational center with a library, pool and ice rink, a splash park, daycare centers, and is approx. 35 minutes from Castle Mountain Ski Resort. Camping, fishing, and hiking are some of the many outdoor attractions that make this town a piece of paradise. Many tourist attractions are also close by for your enjoyment including the Frank Slide, Head Smashed in Buffalo Jump and the Remington Carriage Museum.

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: Laboratory
• Primary Location: Pincher Creek Health Centre
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.50
• Posting End Date: 29-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 08-NOV-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 5
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $25.91
• Maximum Salary: $32.30
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

• Classification: Laboratory Assistant I
• Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Laboratory
• Primary Location: Pincher Creek Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.50
• Posting End Date: 29-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 08-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 5
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $25.91
• Maximum Salary: $32.30
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.

Additional Required Qualifications:

The successful applicant must have a strong sense of teamwork and possess excellent communication skills.Strong technical skills and adaptability is imperative in this position.Strong phlebotomy skills is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Recent rural experience is an asset.

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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