Laboratory Assistant I

Alberta Precision Labs; Town of Slave Lake; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Precision Labs in Slave Lake, Alberta, is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant I to join a rural laboratory team at the Slave Lake Healthcare Centre. This Regular Part Time role (FTE 0.40) includes day/evening/night/weekend shifts and requires careful attention to details and the ability to work independently with laboratory and clinical staff.

Responsibilities include procuring, handling, processing, dispatching and testing of specimens, performing procedures and reporting results,

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.
• Equivalency defined as completion of a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) and/or Combined Laboratory and Xray Technologist (CLXT) program in Canada; completion of a Medical Lab Technician/Technologist program outside of Canada; and/or MLT or CLXT students who have completed their phlebotomy training/rotation.
• Upon hire, you will be required to complete on-the-job phlebotomy training provided by APL within six months of hire, and formal training courses offered by SAIT or NAIT; costs are your responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality service to clients of the clinical laboratory.
• Procure, handle, process, dispatch and test specimens, perform procedures and report results.
• Collaborate effectively with laboratory and clinical staff.

Education

Medical Laboratory Assistant program

Job description

Slave Lake offers the unique benefits of a close-knit community, access to outdoor recreation, and a supportive work environment where you can expand your skills and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to work in a rural healthcare setting where your contributions directly impact patient care. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong customer service skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with laboratory and clinical staff.

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: Slave Lake Healthcare Centre
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.40
• Posting End Date: 06-NOV-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 14-DEC-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 4
• 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: Laboratory
• Primary Location: Slave Lake Healthcare Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.40
• Posting End Date: 06-NOV-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 14-DEC-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 4
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, 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:

Equivalency is defined as completion of a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) and/or Combined Laboratory and Xray Technologist (CLXT) program in Canada; completion of a Medical Lab Technician/Technologist program outside of Canada; and/or MLT or CLXT students who have completed their phlebotomy training/rotation. Internal APL Employees who have completed a combination of formal training and/or on-the-job experience directly related to the representative duties and job responsibilities in the MLA I job posting. Applicants with a high school diploma may be considered. Upon hire, you will be required to complete on-the-job phlebotomy training provided by APL at no cost, and formal training courses offered by SAIT (Southern Alberta Institute of Technology) or NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology). The costs associated with these formal training courses will be your responsibility. You will be required to complete these training requirements within six (6) months of hire, as per the Health Sciences Association of Alberta (HSAA) collective agreement.

Preferred Qualifications:

Medical laboratory assistant (or equivalent) experience in a rural hospital setting. Experience performing urinalysis, phlebotomy, ECGs.

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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