Laboratory Assistant - LHSC - #2025-11024 (reqID)

Dynacare; Penticton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare solutions provider is seeking a Laboratory Assistant in Penticton to process blood samples and provide outstanding patient care. This role requires CSMLS or BCSLS certification and customer-focused skills. The ideal candidate must demonstrate phlebotomy expertise, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities. Join our dynamic team to make a meaningful impact and support healthy lives.

Benefits

Health and wellness benefits

RRSP match benefits

Employee stock purchase program

Collaborative and diverse work environment

Qualifications

• CSMLS/BCSLS certification or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year of patient-facing phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients.

Responsibilities

• Process blood samples and other laboratory specimens.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients.
• Ensure specimens are handled according to established protocols.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.

Skills

CSMLS or BCSLS certification

Customer-focused care

Phlebotomy skills

Strong attention to detail

Proficiency in English

Education

MLA program accredited by BCSLS

Bachelor's degree in a related scientific discipline

Job description

Description

Position at Dynacare Job Posting : Laboratory Assistant – LHSC 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. Are YOU our next Laboratory Assistant - LHSC? As a Laboratory Assistant - LHSC ,you are responsible for processing blood samples and other laboratory specimens, entering requisitions and results accurately – all in a timely manner.You also play an important role in providingcustomer service to create the best possible patient experience. These can be stressful situations for patients, and you need to display empathy, care, and kindness. Testing results are often critical for patients, and you are there to help and make an impact on their lives.This role is primarily based at the Penticton Main LHSC, and may include shifts at the Penticton Skaha and Keremeos LHSCs in accordance with operational needs.

Status : Permanent Full-Time Hours of Work : Mon-Fri, 8.00am-4.30pm Location : Penticton Main (5M) Discipline : LHSC Workstyle : 100% onsite Internal Deadline Application Date : Monday, November 10th, 2025 at 5pm EST. 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 and perform ECG’s
• 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 are CSMLS or BCSLS certified and / or a graduate of an MLA program accredited by BCSLS or equivalent awarding body (Canadian)Applicants with a Bachelor degree in a related scientific discipline or nursing, or international MLA or MLT qualification, AND a minimum of 1 year patient-facing phlebotomy experience may also be considered
• 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

• Normal office environment
• Medical laboratory environment
• Required walking with repetitive motions
• May sit or stand for prolonged period of time with extensive computer use
• Required to lift a maximum of 30 pounds as required
• Exposed to bio-hazardous substances, temperature differences and noise variances
• At times might require frequent standing, sitting, bending, etc.

Salary from : $24.25 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. Passionate about supporting healthy lives with commitment and care? Please apply today and let us open the door to your extended career journey.

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.