Laboratory Technologist I

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Port Hardy; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) invites applications for a Medical Laboratory Technologist at Port Hardy and other sites. The role involves performing hematology, chemistry and transfusion medicine procedures across multiple facilities.

Responsibilities include operating lab equipment, maintaining safety and quality standards and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to support patient care. Planned start date: Oct 5, 2026. Regular full-time with travel between sites.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to communicate with patients, families, staff and physicians.
• Current knowledge of core laboratory testing methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of related legislation and government policies for laboratory work.
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Conflict resolution, critical thinking and problem solving.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload prioritization.
• Willingness to operate laboratory equipment and information systems.
• Ability to demonstrate procedures to staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Perform established laboratory procedures, including hematology, chemistry and transfusion medicine.
• Communicate effectively with patients, residents, families and health care staff.
• Collaborate as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Operate related equipment and computerized information systems.
• Demonstrate procedures to other employees and students.
• Maintain safety, quality and regulatory compliance in the lab.

Skills

Communication

Laboratory knowledge

Legislation knowledge

Team player

Conflict resolution

Critical thinking

Independent working

Equipment operation

Teaching procedures

Education

Medical Laboratory Technology diploma

CSMLS/CAMLPR certified

Job description

Cormorant Island Community Health Centre (CICHC) - Alert Bay, BC V0N 1A0 CA
Port Alice Health Centre (PAH) - Port Alice, BC V0N 2No CA
Port Hardy Hospital (PHH) - Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0 CA (Primary)
Port McNeill Hospital (PMH) - Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0 CA

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

Yes

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites is a regular/on-going requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

All shifts including days, evenings, nights, and weekends

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Regular FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$38.93 - $48.59

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75.00

Planned Start Date

Oct. 5 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Yes

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

The Department of Laboratory Medicine, Pathology and Medical Genetics (LMPMG) is committed to enhancing patient care through the provision of consistently high quality laboratory services.

Reporting to the Supervisor or delegate the Core Laboratory Technologist performs established laboratory procedures, including hematology, chemistry and transfusion medicine.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

• Successful completion of recognized competency assessment exam and registration in the relevant field(s) of practice in accordance with the Canadian Alliance of Medical Laboratory Professionals Regulators (CAMLPR) pathways, or certification with the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) certification as a Medical Laboratory Technologist; and
• Graduation from a recognized diploma program in Medical Laboratory Technology; and
• Completion of core laboratory related courses within the last two years or one (1) year recent, related experience within the last six years in the core laboratory section of the laboratory, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to communicate and deal effectively with, patients/residents, families, staff, physicians, research staff, and other health care providers.
• Demonstrated current knowledge of relevant core laboratory testing, techniques, methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of legislations and government policies and procedures related to laboratory technology
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated conflict resolution, critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to work independently, prioritize issues and workload, and complete assigned work.
• Ability to operate related equipment, including computerized information systems.
• Demonstrated ability to demonstrate procedures to other employees and students.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.