Laboratory Assistant I

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is seeking a Laboratory Assistant I to support the Sturgeon Community Hospital laboratory. The role combines phlebotomy, specimen processing and data entry to ensure accurate test reporting for patients in the St. Albert area.

You will work 0.60 FTE with rotating Day/Evening/Night shifts and a 7.75-hour shift pattern, contributing to a comprehensive laboratory service for adults, children and newborns.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.
• Must have a recent demonstrated experience - practicum or worked experience - performing phlebotomy within the last year (12 months).
• Demonstrated or preferred experience with EPIC Beaker, urinalysis and data entry/review of specimens within the last year.

Responsibilities

• Provide Laboratory support at Sturgeon Community Hospital.
• Perform phlebotomy for adults, children and infants using macro and micro techniques.
• Handle procurement, processing, dispatching and testing of specimens and report results.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Data entry

Specimen processing

Troubleshooting

EPIC Beaker

Urinalysis

Rover

SPECTRE

Education

Medical Laboratory Assistant program

Tools

EPIC Beaker

Rover

SPECTRE

Job description

The City of St. Albert, located minutes away from northwest Edmonton, is a community that embraces family and supports a lifestyle where everyone can flourish. It is home to over 73,000 residents and is known as The Botanical Arts City. Through murals, sculptures, art benches, and more, everyone has the opportunity to experience art as part of their everyday life. In addition, the city has an extensive park system that extends over 85km of recreational trails for activities such as walking, running, biking, and cross-country skiing. St. Albert also offers unique shopping boutiques, restaurants, and is home to the largest outdoor farmers’ market in Western Canada. With easy access from the Anthony Henday Drive, the City of St. Albert is well connected to amenities and continues to develop and expand its communities. Working along with other Health Care Professionals, the Laboratory Assistant I will provide Laboratory support to the Sturgeon Community Hospital. The primary responsibilities include phlebotomy for adults, children and infants using both macro and micro techniques while providing patient centered care, performing urinalysis, specimen entry, specimen processing and transport, troubleshooting problem specimens, and reception duties.

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: Sturgeon Community Hospital
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 01-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 11-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 08-OCT-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 6
• 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: Laboratory
• Primary Location: Sturgeon Community Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 01-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 11-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 08-OCT-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 6
• 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:

Must have a recent demonstrated experience - practicum or worked experience - performing phlebotomy within the last year (12 months).

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated experience with EPIC Beaker - practicum or worked experience - within the last year is strongly preferred. Recent experience with urinalysis within the last year is preferred. Recent experience with data entry, specimen processing and troubleshooting is preferred. Recent experience using Rover is preferred. Worked experience with SPECTRE 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.