Laboratory Technologist I

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist I for Canmore General Hospital and Banff Hospital Labs. The role covers day, evening, night shifts and on call, with on-site sleeping accommodations for on-call shifts where available.

Responsibilities include processing, testing and reporting diagnostic samples with routine and specialized procedures, under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor. Comprehensive lab services are provided across the Bow Valley.

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).
• At least 1 year experience in Hematology and Chemistry within the last 5 years; phlebotomy experience.

Responsibilities

• Daily processing, testing, results analysis and reporting of diagnostic samples.
• Perform a variety of routine and specialized procedures in the processing of specimens used in diagnosis, treatment and research.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Hematology

Chemistry

Education

MLT program

Tools

Connect Care

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 nestled among Alberta’s Rocky Mountain Range in Canada’s first National Park. Banff 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. With quick access to a multitude of hiking, biking, cross country ski trails as well as quick access to Canada’s first National Park, it’s easy to see why Canmore is an ideal community to call home. The Canmore Hospital provides the Bow Valley with a variety of services including Acute Care, Long Term Care, Emergency, Labour 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. Employees shall maintain confidentiality of all APL / AHS information in accordance privacy legislation in effect and shall comply with APL / AHS’ information privacy and information security policies. Relocation assistance may be available with a Return of Service Agreement. This vacancy may be eligible for the Recruitment Incentive.

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: Canmore General Hospital
• Multi-Site: Multisite
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 02-SEP-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 14-SEP-2026
• Temporary End Date: 24-OCT-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 6
• 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: Canmore General Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Multisite
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 02-SEP-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 14-SEP-2026
• Temporary End Date: 24-OCT-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 6
• 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 years 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.

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