Laboratory Technologist II

Alberta Precision Labs; Peace River; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote Retention Allowance up to $3, |

Remote Retention Allowance

Job summary

Alberta Precision Labs is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist II in Peace River to coordinate day‑to‑day operations and quality control for the Laboratory department at the Peace River Community Health Centre. The role involves supervising staff, troubleshooting instruments, and ensuring accurate reporting of patient results.

You will participate in LIS support, QA activities, and basic research programs, with shifts including days, evenings, weekends, and on-call.

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).
• Ability to work various shifts including days, evenings, weekends, and on-call within 30 minutes.
• Demonstrated organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills to work with patients and healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day‑to‑day operations and quality control in the laboratory.
• Provide technical advice and troubleshoot instrumentation; support LIS, education, QA, or research programs.
• Enter, review, report and distribute patient results accurately and timely.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Medical Laboratory Technology program

Tools

LIS (Laboratory Information System)

Job description

Moving to Peace River means moving to a vibrant and wonderful community. Residents and visitors are privileged to enjoy one of the most beautiful physical settings in the second largest center in north-western Alberta and functions as a thriving regional service and trade center.The Peace, Smoky, and Heart Rivers converge near town and form observation areas featuring an outstanding view of the river valley below. Hiking, cycling & walking trails are featured throughout town. Here you will find plenty of camping, picnic areas, interpretative trails, golf courses, & secluded fishing spots. In the winter, residents ski the slopes of Misery Mountain, or go cross-country skiing along one of the many trails in the valley or tobogganing at one of the local hills.As a successful candidate, you will be a member of the interdisciplinary team where you will be responsible for providing exemplary patient care and work ranging from basic to highly complex procedures and activities within the department. In addition to your strong attention to detail and good judgement, you are highly organized and have proven communication skills that enable you to work collaboratively within our fast-paced ever-changing environment. With a customer service focused approach, you build productive and respectful relationships and take responsibility for customer satisfaction.In addition to a competitive rate of pay, we have a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.If you prefer a small-town atmosphere, country living, and a place to call home where you can get to know your neighbors,

Description:

As a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) II, you will coordinate the day-to-day operations and the quality control function of the laboratory.You may have advanced technical knowledge or are the lead responsible for coordinating the day-to-day operations of Laboratory Information System (LIS) support, site education, quality assurance or laboratory research programs. Your responsibilities may include coordinating, prioritizing, monitoring and assigning work to MLT l's, providing technical advice, problem solving and trouble shooting on a variety of laboratory instruments. In addition, you will participate in the technical aspects of the laboratory, ensuring the performance of standard and specialized procedures.

• Classification: Laboratory Technologist II
• Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Laboratory
• Primary Location: Peace River Comm Health Ctr
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 29-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 08-NOV-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $41.95
• Maximum Salary: $53.91
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Laboratory Technologist II
• Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Laboratory
• Primary Location: Peace River Comm Health Ctr
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 29-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 08-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends, On Call
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $41.95
• Maximum Salary: $53.91
• 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:

Ability to work various shifts including days, evenings, weekends, and take call by responding within 30 minutes.Must demonstrate high level of organizational, communication (written and oral), and interpersonal skills.An ability to work well with patients and all members of the healthcare team.Entering, reviewing, reporting, and distributing patient results in an accurate, complete, timely, and efficient manner.Assessing unusual tests results and proceeding with established procedures for follow up with senior staff, pathologists, and physicians.Operation, calibration, and performance of basic troubleshooting with selected instrumentation and reporting equipment malfunction.Performing all required Quality Control procedures and maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.Investigating and documenting Quality Control problems and following up with Charge Technologist.Receives and reviews imaging requests for complete pertinent clinical and order information.Provides patient, public, and staff radiation protection and follows the principles of As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA).Follows all established safety policies and procedures.Participation in training of new staff and students.Demonstrates interest in professional growth and be prepared to maintain competency of technical skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

As required.

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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