Laboratory Assistant - LHSC

Dynacare; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

RRSP match

Employee stock purchase program

Top Employer

Job summary

Dynacare is actively seeking a Laboratory Assistant in Ottawa. This role focuses on obtaining quality blood samples, assisting in patient testing, and delivering excellent customer service in a clinical lab environment.

The position is a 3-month contract with day shift, on-site at 100 Marie Curie University of Ottawa. The role requires MLPAO/CSMLS certification is strongly recommended.

Qualifications

• Completed secondary education and a Laboratory Assistant training program or Medical Lab Assistant course.
• Demonstrated phlebotomy skills and ability to calm anxious patients.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient care and a best-in-class customer experience.
• Accurately enter patient and test information for Ministry of Health requisitions.
• Obtain quality blood samples and other specimens using venipuncture techniques.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient-focused

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Secondary School diploma

Lab Assistant training program

Medical Lab Assistant course

Tools

N/A

Job description

Where YOU work, makes a difference. Life is precious and every moment matters. Dynacare is helping Canadians achieve a healthy future with care and wellness solutions that are convenient, understandable, and accessible. When you join our team, every day is an opportunity to get better and be inspired. It's an environment where you can grow your career in any direction you choose. We're evolving our technology and optimizing our processes, so you can do your best work, make a meaningful impact, and thrive.

Description

Position at Dynacare

Job Posting: Laboratory Assistant

Where YOU work, makes a difference. Life is precious and every moment matters. Dynacare is helping Canadians achieve a healthy future with care and wellness solutions that are convenient, understandable, and accessible. When you join our team, every day is an opportunity to get better and be inspired. It's an environment where you can grow your career in any direction you choose. We're evolving our technology and optimizing our processes, so you can do your best work, make a meaningful impact, and thrive.

Are YOU our next Laboratory Assistant?

As a Laboratory Assistant, you are responsible for obtaining quality blood samples and other specimens from patients, as well as conducting other patient tests, all in keeping with Dynacare's mission and values. Working as part of a team, you are assisting in building a positive team environment and maintaining quality metrics. You also play an important role in providing customer service to create the best possible patient experience. These can be stressful situations for patients, and you need to display empathy, care, and kindness.

Status: 3 month Contract Position

Vacancy type: Existing

Shift: Day Shift, Monday to Friday, 7:30 am - 4:15 pm and 1 Saturday per month from 7:00 am to 12:30 pm

Work Style: On Site Location: 100 Marie Curie University of Ottawa

Internal Posting Deadline : October 9, 2026

MLPAO/CSMLS Certification is strongly recommended.

Why Dynacare Is An Amazing Place For YOU

• Join an award-winning "Top Employer" with meaningful and impactful career opportunities
• Access a health and wellness benefits program that supports you and your loved ones
• Grow and thrive with a dynamic, successful company through internal mobility opportunities
• Invest in your future through RRSP match benefits and an employee stock purchase program
• Experience a collaborative, diverse workforce that prioritizes dignity and respect for all

How YOU Will Make a Difference

• Create an ideal customer experience that is best in class and engages with individuals around our products and services
• Accurately enter data, patient, and test information for Ministry of Health requisitions
• Obtain quality blood samples and other specimens from patients, using skillful venipuncture techniques, performed in keeping with Dynacare's mission and values
• Sort and steer specimens, perform ECGs, Holter Hookups, paternity, urine, drug and breath alcohol collections
• Ensure specimens and supporting documentation are completed as required in SOPs and ready for data entry and transportation to the laboratory, following established protocols for the handling of suitable and unsuitable samples
• Ensure all confidential information is maintained in a secure fashion. Contribute to meeting the departmental/corporate quality metrics, regulatory compliance and quality indicators

What YOU Bring To The Role

• You have completed Secondary School and a Laboratory Assistant training program or a Medical Lab Assistance course with specialized training in phlebotomy
• You are customer-focused with a genuine care for patient's health
• Demonstrate skill in phlebotomy, with the ability to manage anxious patients through the sample obtaining process in a pleasant, calming and reassuring manner
• Prioritize and self-manage within a deadline-oriented environment
• Be extremely detail oriented
• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal, at a level that enables you to communicate instructions, clearly and understandably, to patients

Working Conditions

• Medical laboratory environment
• May be required to lift a maximum of 30 pounds
• Repetitive movements with frequent computer use
• At times might require frequent standing, sitting, bending, etc.

Pay rate: $21.00-$24.75 per hour

The hiring pay range has been established; however, the final pay offer will be determined by taking into consideration various factors including but not limited to, level of experience and education requirements.

At Dynacare, we may leverage AI-powered tools in our recruitment process. AI will never reach out to our candidates directly.

Dynacare has been a "Top Employer" for many years and there is a reason why. We are a great place to work. At Dynacare, we're proud to hire the best people. If you are looking for a meaningful career where you can support healthy lives with commitment and care – we would like to meet you. We hope you will join us in our journey to become Canada's health and wellness solutions leader.

Dynacare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to the attraction, selection, advancement, and fair treatment of all individuals. We believe that our diversity is our strength, so we employ a diverse workforce and respect the needs of all our employees.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Dynacare AccommodationPolicy a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of the Dynacare hiring process.