Laboratory Technologist I

Alberta Health Services; St. Albert; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Alberta is seeking a Quality MLT I to support its Quality Management System, focusing on document management and laboratory testing. Candidates should have an accredited MLT program completion and practical experience in document management and quality processes. This position offers hybrid work arrangements and is located in St. Albert.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program.
• Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with CMLTA.
• Minimum of three years’ experience working as an MLT.

Responsibilities

• Daily processing, testing, analysis, and reporting of diagnostic samples.
• Perform a variety of routine and specialized procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Document management best practices

Education

Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program

Active or eligible for registration with CMLTA

Tools

Electronic document management system

Job description

Your Opportunity

Are you a detail-oriented problem solver who thrives in dynamic environments? Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) is seeking someone like you for the role of Quality MLT I to support our organization in achieving and maintaining excellence in our Quality Management System (QMS). In addition to your strong attention to detail and good judgement, you have strong organizational and communication skills that enable you to work both independently and collaboratively within a virtual team. Your adaptability and comfort with change make you a great fit for this evolving environment. You have a passion for customer service, standardization, and continual improvement. A solid understanding of College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) accreditation standards and best practices in document management are essential. Reporting the to the Quality Lead, this position you’ll have the opportunity to play a key role in supporting the transition of legacy document management and quality management systems to a provincial model. In addition, this position may assist with tasks associated with competency assessment, external and internal assessment, and non-conforming event reporting. The APL Quality Department is a provincial department with members located across the province. As such, work location and hybrid work arrangements may be negotiable.

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: Quality
• Primary Location: Sturgeon Community Hospital
• Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.90
• Posting End Date: 17-NOV-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 15-DEC-2025
• Temporary End Date: 18-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 9
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $35.45
• Maximum Salary: $46.69
• 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

Minimum of three (3) years’ experience working as an MLT, within the last five years. Minimum one (1) year experience with document development and revision within the last 5 years.

Preferred Qualifications

QMS Certificate or equivalent education. One (1) year experience with advanced user functions in an electronic document management system. Recent (in the last 5 years) experience participating in accreditation activities. Recent (in the last 5 years) experience participating in process improvement projects. Education in change management and/or project management.