Laboratory Technologist I

Alberta Health Services (AHS); Banff; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Alberta Health Services (AHS) seeks a Medical Laboratory Technologist I for Banff Mineral Springs Hospital and Canmore Lab, working day and evening shifts with night and on-call coverage. The role supports processing, testing, reporting, and analysis of diagnostic samples in a busy laboratory setting.

The ideal candidate holds an accredited MLT program, active registration with CMLTA, and at least 1 year in hematology and chemistry, with phlebotomy exposure.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program.
• Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Alberta (CMLTA).
• Experience in Hematology and Chemistry; phlebotomy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process, test, analyze, and report diagnostic samples in the laboratory.
• Perform routine and specialized procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and research.

Skills

Hematology

Chemistry

Phlebotomy

Connect Care

Education

MLT program

Job description

This is a multi-site position for Both Canmore and Banff Hospital Labs.The town of Banff is located approximately 115 km west of Calgary and is an international travel destination with visitors from around the globe coming to experience the splendor of the Park and its wildlife. The Banff Mineral Springs hospital provides the Bow Valley with a variety of services including Acute Care, Emergency, and Surgery as well as hospital outpatient services and public health.The town of Canmore is located approximately 80km west of Calgary nestled among Alberta’s Rocky Mountain Range. The Canmore hospital provides the Bow Valley with a variety of services including Acute Care, Long Term Care, Emergency, Labor and Delivery as well as hospital outpatient services and public health.As a member of the interdisciplinary team this position is responsible for working day and evening shifts, Night Shifts and On-Call. Sleeping accommodations on site may be available for on call shifts. Reporting directly to the Clinical Supervisor, the MLT will be responsible for providing exemplary patient care by applying the regional policies and procedures. The scope of practice is a continuum ranging from basic to highly complex procedures and activities within the laboratory department.In accordance with Health Information Act (HIA), Freedom of Information and Privacy (FOIP) and other privacy legislation in effect the incumbent shall comply at all times with APL / AHS’s Information Privacy and Information Security policies.This Vacancy may be eligible for Recruitment Incentive with a Return of Service agreement. This Vacancy may be eligible for Relocation Assistance with a Return of Service Agreement.

Description:

As a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) I, you will be responsible for the daily processing, testing, results analysis and reporting of diagnostic samples within the laboratory department. You will perform a variety of routine and specialized procedures in the processing of specimens used in diagnosis, treatment and research.

• Classification: Laboratory Technologist I
• Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Laboratory
• Primary Location: Banff Mineral Springs Hospital
• Multi-Site: Multisite
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 05-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 15-OCT-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $37.61
• Maximum Salary: $49.53
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Laboratory Technologist I
• Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Laboratory
• Primary Location: Banff Mineral Springs Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Multisite
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 05-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 15-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $37.61
• Maximum Salary: $49.53
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program.Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Alberta (CMLTA).

Additional Required Qualifications:

At least 1 year experience in the last 5 in Hematology and Chemistry.A combination of Education and Practical experience will also be considered.Experience within the past 5 years Performing Phlebotomy.

Preferred Qualifications:

1 Year experience in Transfusion Medicine at an APL Site within the Past 5 Years is an asset.1 Year experience with Connect Care within the past 5 Years is an asset.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with APL.

AB Precision Lab Zone, Banff, Banff Mineral Springs Hospital