Laboratory Assistant I

Alberta Precision Labs; Town of Westlock; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Precision Labs in Westlock is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant I to join a rural healthcare team at the Westlock Healthcare Centre. You will assist with specimen procurement, handling, processing, dispatching and testing to ensure accurate results and efficient patient flow.

The role requires completing an accredited MLA program with possible equivalency paths; phlebotomy and ECG experience are preferred, along with EPIC familiarity.

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 X-ray Technologist (CLXT) program in Canada; or MLT/CLXT elsewhere.
• Internal APL employees with relevant on-the-job training can be considered.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Phlebotomy

ECG

EPIC knowledge

Urinalysis

Education

Medical Laboratory Assistant program

Tools

EPIC System

Job description

The Town of Westlock is located one hour northwest of Edmonton, just north of the continental divide between the Athabasca and North Saskatchewan River basins and east of the Pembina River. With over 4,800 residents, Westlock offers a welcoming, family-oriented environment with a wide range of amenities. Residents and visitors enjoy an Aquatic Centre, outdoor skating rink, off leash dog park, skateboard park, multiple sports facilities, the Rotary Walking Trail, and numerous parks and open spaces. Thunder Lake Provincial Park featuring boat access, campgrounds, and lakeside recreation is only 45 minutes away, while the region’s rivers provide excellent fishing and water sport opportunities. Community events such as the Westlock Country Jamboree, Blue Suede Music Festival, and the local Farmers Market contribute to a vibrant, active atmosphere that draws people to the area year-round. As a Combined Laboratory and X Ray Technologist I at the Westlock Healthcare Centre, you will be part of a collaborative rural healthcare team that provides essential diagnostic services to the community and surrounding region.

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: Westlock Healthcare Centre
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 16-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Full Time
• Date Available: 30-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 02-APR-2027
• 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: Laboratory
• Primary Location: Westlock Healthcare Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 16-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Full Time
• Date Available: 30-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 02-APR-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• 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 X-ray 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 required training within the time frame established within the HSAA Collective Agreement.

Preferred Qualifications:

Recent (within the last year) experience in performing phlebotomy and ECGs. Recent experience with EPIC considered an asset. Previous Urinalysis 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.

AB Precision Lab Zone, Westlock, Westlock Healthcare Centre