Laboratory Technician - #2026-12086 (reqID)

Dynacare; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top Employer recognition

Health and wellness benefits

Internal mobility opportunities

RRSP match benefits

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

Dynacare is seeking a Laboratory Assistant Float in the Ottawa area to obtain quality blood samples, perform tests, and support patient care. This on-site, permanent full-time role involves venipuncture, data entry for MOH requisitions, and contributing to quality metrics.

You should have Laboratory Assistant training and phlebotomy skills; MLPAO/CSMLS certification is recommended. The position offers a day shift from Monday to Friday with some Saturdays, and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Completed Secondary School and a Laboratory Assistant training program or a Medical Lab Assistance course with specialized training in phlebotomy.
• Demonstrates customer-focused care for patient health and wellbeing.
• Skilled in phlebotomy and comforting anxious patients during sample collection.
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage deadlines and maintain accuracy in data entry.

Responsibilities

• Create an ideal customer experience and engage with patients about 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 venipuncture.
• Sort and steer specimens, perform ECGs and Holter hookups, and collect urine, drugs, and breath alcohol samples.
• Ensure specimens and documentation are complete per SOPs and ready for lab transport.
• Maintain confidentiality and contribute to quality metrics and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Data entry

Attention to detail

English communication

Education

Laboratory Assistant training

Phlebotomy training

Tools

ECG

Holter monitoring

Venipuncture

Job description

Job Posting: Laboratory Assistant Float

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 float, 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: Permanent Full time

Vacancy type: Existing

Shift: Day Shift, Monday to Friday, between the hours of 7:00 am – 5:00 pm and half day on Saturdays

Work Style: On Site

Location: Ottawa, Winchester, Rockland, Kemptville, Bank Street and Hawkesbury

Internal Posting Deadline: September 10, 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 ECG’s, 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 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.