Laboratory Assistant - Laboratory Services - Regular Part-Time

Yukon Hospital Corporation; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Vacation Time

Annual Yukon Bonus

Relocation Allowance

Free Parking

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Pension Plan

On-site Gym

Job summary

Whitehorse General Hospital, part-time Laboratory Services role, is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant. This on-site 0.5 FTE position supports out-patient and in-patient blood/urine sampling, ECGs, holter monitoring and PFT testing.

You will prepare and dispatch specimens, receive samples, and perform clerical duties in a fast-paced setting. Certification as a Medical Laboratory Assistant is required, with CPR, TDG and ECG interpretation certifications expected within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical laboratory terminology.
• Demonstrated keyboarding ability of 30 wpm with less than 5% error rate.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Ability to understand and follow all applicable policies and procedures.
• Understanding of basic laboratory technical testing.
• Ability to perform ECG and PFT.
• Demonstrated ability to perform phlebotomy on all clients including newborns and infirm.
• Ability to work safely and follow universal precautions.
• Ability to maintain inventory and keep workspace clean and tidy.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Professionalism, thoroughness, punctuality, reliability and tact.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a team environment and foster team dynamics.
• Cross cultural awareness.

Responsibilities

• Administers out-patient and in-patient blood and urine sampling, ECGs, holter monitors, and pulmonary function tests.
• Prepares and dispatches specimens to referral laboratories; receives specimens from Health Centers.
• Performs clerical and other related duties.

Skills

Lab terminology

Phlebotomy

ECG

PFT

Typing 30 wpm

Inventory management

Safety and universal precautions

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Cross-cultural awareness

Independent work

Education

Medical Laboratory Assistant certification

Job description

Job Details

Posting Details

• Posted on November 2, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location Whitehorse General Hospital
5 Hospital Road
Whitehorse, YT Y1A3H7, CAN

• On-site
• Laboratory Services
• Part-Time
• Requisition #: LABOR003109

Description

Regular Part Time Position - (0.5 FTE)

This position is at the L06 level with an hourly pay range of $35.94 - $45.47

(PSAC Bargaining Unit)

Reporting to the Manager, Laboratory Services and working closely with the Laboratory Technologists the incumbent administers out-patient and in-patient blood and urine sampling, electrocardiograms, holter monitors, and pulmonary function tests; prepares and dispatches specimens to referral laboratories; receives specimens from the Health Centers; performs clerical and other related duties.

Knowledge and skills required:

• Knowledge of medical laboratory terminology;
• Demonstrated keyboarding ability of 30 wpm with less than 5% error rate;
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality;
• Ability to understand and follow all applicable policies and procedures;
• Understanding of basic laboratory technical testing;
• Ability to perform ECG and PFT;
• Demonstrated ability to perform phlebotomy on all clients including the newborn and infirm;
• Ability to work safely and follow universal precautions;
• Ability to maintain inventory and keep workspace clean and tidy;
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment;
• Strong attention to details;
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent customer service skills;
• Professionalism, thoroughness, punctuality, reliability and tact;
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision;
• Ability to work in a team environment and foster team dynamics;
• Cross cultural awareness.

The successful candidate will have certification as a Medical Laboratory Assistant with an accredited institution with practical experience in a medical laboratory setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. CPR, TDG and ECG interpretation certifications are a requirement for this position, or must obtain within 6 months of hire. Previous employment in a health care setting would be considered an asset.

Incentives:

• Generous Vacation Time
• Annual Yukon Bonus
• Relocation Allowance
• Free Parking

• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Pension Plan
• On-site Gym

Closing Date: 4:00pm November 16, 2026