Laboratory Assistant I

Alberta Precision Labs; Sherwood Park; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is hiring a Medical Laboratory Assistant I for the East Relief Patient Service Centre in Sherwood Park. The role supports a fast-paced, public-facing laboratory environment, handling specimens, phlebotomy, ECGs, and reporting results to clinicians.

You will work independently and as part of a team, coordinating with internal stakeholders to ensure timely service and accurate testing.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.
• Phlebotomy experience and ECG certification preferred.

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

Communication

Education

Medical Laboratory Assistant program

Job description

The team at East Relief Patient Service Centre (PSC), is looking to add a highly engaged, enthusiastic, and outgoing Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our team in this fast-paced, public-facing location. Here you will have the opportunity to work both independently and as a member of our team where you will be responsible for a variety of laboratory functions, including phlebotomy, ECGs and monitoring wait times to ensure you are providing the best service to your patients.In this role you will be the first contact that patients have with the laboratory. This environment allows you the ability to adapt and work effectively under pressure, utilize time management skills, and prioritize tasks within this ever-changing environment.Your organization and communication skills will help you collaborate and maintain positive working relationships with internal stakeholders and other health care professionals.This is a Regular Part-time Relief position, scheduled to work between 0600-1915 on weekdays, as well as every third weekend between 0700-1530. Due to the location, access to reliable personal transportation is required as some of the possible work sites do not have access to public transportation.Make a difference in your community as you help healthcare professionals and patients get the information they need to improve, optimize, and maintain good health.

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: Patient Service Centre East Relief
• Primary Location: Sherwood Park Athabasca
• Multi-Site: Multisite
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 17-NOV-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 07-DEC-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 6
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $25.91
• Maximum Salary: $32.30
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Laboratory Assistant I
• Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Patient Service Centre East Relief
• Primary Location: Sherwood Park Athabasca
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Multisite
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 17-NOV-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 07-DEC-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 6
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $25.91
• Maximum Salary: $32.30
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.

Additional Required Qualifications:

As Required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous Phlebotomy experience and ECG certification.

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.

AB Precision Lab Zone, Sherwood Park, Sherwood Park Athabasca

AB Precision Lab Zone, Sherwood Park, Sherwood Park Athabasca