Laboratory Technician, Newborn Screening Ontario – Temporary Full-Time (1.0) (until May 2027)

Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) in Ottawa is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to work in a cross-functional team. You will receive, verify, label, and prepare clinical specimens for testing, with potential involvement in LIS entry and non-complex testing.

The role requires safety adherence and collaboration with students and staff. The position emphasizes strong communication, initiative, and flexibility, with a mandatory criminal record check and OPSEU alignment.

Qualifications

• OSMT or MLA certificate is required.
• Experience in newborn screening is preferred.
• Demonstrated verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills are essential.
• Demonstrated initiative; teamwork; flexible work schedule are essential.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision is required.
• Criminal Record Check is essential.
• Bilingual English/French is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive, verify, label and prepare clinical specimens for testing.
• Work in a cross-functional team environment.
• Register patients and request tests in the LIS when needed.
• Provide service coverage for meals, breaks, vacation and sick leave.
• Adhere to health and safety guidelines and universal precautions.
• Contribute to quality assurance in the laboratory and assist with student/resident training.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Flexibility

Criminal record check

Education

OSMT or MLA certificate

Job description

Compensation Pay Range: $31.73-$38.57

Ottawa is built on un-ceded Algonquin Anishinaabe territory. The peoples of the Algonquin Anishinabek Nation have lived on this territory for millennia and we honour them and this land. Their culture and presence have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. CHEO also honours all First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and their valuable past and present contributions to this land. CHEO is one of the few stand‑alone, global leaders in pediatric health and is home to more than 6,500 staff, clinicians, scientists and researchers, as well as volunteers – all of whom work together to help children and youth achieve their best lives. Within its own walls and through partnerships with community providers, CHEO has transformed from a 20th century acute care hospital into a 21st century integrated child and youth health system. Ranked in the top 1% of Canadian hospitals for the digitization of its clinical infrastructure, CHEO combines excellence in clinical care, research, and education to advance seamless care that’s provided where, when, and how it is needed. CHEO’s Research Institute is dedicated to world‑class clinical, translational, and basic science research covering a wide range of children’s health concerns. CHEO has been named Canada’s best health‑care employer by Forbes in 2024, 2025 and 2026 and is ranked second among Canadian hospitals on its list of Canada’s Best Employers for multiple consecutive years. For the 14th consecutive year in a row, the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers has recognized CHEO as a top employer in the National Capital Region. Every year CHEO helps more than 500,000 children and youth from Eastern Ontario, western Quebec, Nunavut and Northern Ontario.

POSITION SUMMARY

• Work effectively in a cross‑functional team environment
• Receive, verify, label and prepare clinical specimens for testing
• May be required to register patients and request tests in the LIS, procure appropriate specimens, and perform non‑complex laboratory testing
• Provide service coverage for meals, breaks, vacation and sick leave as required.
• Comply with / adhere to health and safety guidelines which include the practice of universal precautions
• Perform all duties in accordance with the standards outlined in the laboratory quality assurance program
• Show initiative and assist co‑workers in timely result processing and reporting
• Assist in the instruction of medical laboratory students, residents, nurses and other health care workers as required
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Foster a positive work environment

QUALIFICATIONS

• OSMT or College Technician (MLA) Certificate (Essential)
• Experience in newborn screening (Preferred)
• Demonstrated verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills (Essential)
• Demonstrated commitment to learning (Essential)
• Demonstrated initiative; team work; flexible work schedule (Essential)
• Works effectively under minimal supervision (Essential)
• Criminal Record Check (Essential)
• Bilingual (English/French) (Preferred)

Timeline may be extended or shortened based on operational needs. All OPSEU members shall be granted an interview upon passing the pre‑screening. Pre‑screening might include testing. Effective March 29, 2021, CHEO will conduct a more comprehensive pre‑screening and evaluation process. This process may include more varied and multidimensional testing such as a written test, practical exam, or other assessment. All candidates who meet the essential and preferred qualifications may be tested. Bilingualism (French/English) will be validated by a language proficiency assessment conducted by a third party provider. Candidates will be required to meet the minimum linguistic profile prior to the date of hire. Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). Please note that this position will be based out of Ottawa. Please note that location may be subject to change at any time at the discretion of the employer. CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We thank all those who apply, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

A career at CHEO provides a: competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package unique culture that fosters dedication, communication, respect and teamwork place where your opinions will be respected, contributions valued and your initiatives rewarded family‑friendly environment that supports you and your own family, as well as the children, youth and families we serve chance to grow — personally and professionally — through our comprehensive orientation program and on‑the‑job learning support for continued education and learning potential for a relocation reimbursement benefit truly unique work environment

We are redefining what it means to be a hospital. Exceptional and integrated care is what families, children and youth deserve. We are committed to partnering with them and the community to provide this care — where, when and how it’s needed. CHEO continues to be selected by local, national and international competitions showcasing employers who lead their sector in offering exceptional workplaces for their employees. For the eleventh time, CHEO has been recognized as one of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers. We are among a select group of organizations at the forefront of their respective industries who offer exceptional places to work. We were given this honour based on our outstanding: workplace atmosphere benefits employee communications training and skills development community involvement