Laboratory Assistant I

Alberta Precision Labs; St. Albert; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services (AHS) in St. Albert is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant I to join the public-facing team at the St. Albert Summit Patient Service Centre.

You will perform phlebotomy, ECGs and a range of laboratory tasks while delivering patient‑focused service and collaborating with health‑care professionals. This Regular Full Time position operates on a 12‑week rotation, 7.75‑hour shifts, Monday to Friday between 07:00 and 19:15, with every third weekend (Saturday/Sunday)

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.
• Previous Phlebotomy experience and ECG certification.
• At least 2 years of recent phlebotomy experience. ECG experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality service to clients of the clinical laboratory, efficiently and safely.
• Perform procurement, handling, processing, dispatching and testing of specimens, and report results.
• Conduct phlebotomy and ECGs and monitor wait times to ensure patient satisfaction.

Skills

Phlebotomy

ECG

Education

Academic MLA program

Job description

The team at St. Albert Summit 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 position works a 12-week rotation 7.75 hours Monday to Friday between the hours of 0700-1915 at St. Albert Summit. This position also works every third weekend Saturday and Sunday 7.75 hours between the hours of 0700-1530. 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 Center
• Primary Location: St. Albert
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 16-NOV-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 07-DEC-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• 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 Center
• Primary Location: St. Albert
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 16-NOV-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 07-DEC-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• 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:

Previous Phlebotomy experience and ECG certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

At least 2 years of recent phlebotomy experience. ECG experience.

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.