Medical Laboratory Assistant

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Courtenay; On-site; CAD 35,817 - 49,593; Part time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant for multi-site duties in Courtenay, BC. The role involves specimen collection, sample preparation and analysis, with ECG testing as needed.

The position is temporary part-time (0.71 FTE) with travel between CVH and CDLS, starting Jun 7, 2026, and ending Sep 27, 2027, requiring Criminal Record Check and Blood Collection responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and completion of a recognized Laboratory Assistant program with 1 year of related experience.
• Valid BC Class 5 Vehicle Licence.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood and other specimens and prepare samples for analysis.
• Distribute and store samples.
• Perform urinalysis using colour-coded dipsticks.
• Perform ECG testing as required.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Equipment operation

Education

Lab Assistant training program

Grade 12 or equivalent

BC Class 5 Driver Licence

Tools

ECG testing equipment

Urinalysis dipsticks

Job description

Medical Laboratory Assistant - Laboratory - (229181)

Comox Valley Hospital (CVH) - Courtenay, BC V9N 0B9 CA (Primary)
Courtenay Downtown Lab Services (CDLS) - Courtenay, BC V9N 6P5 CA

Work Area (FBA Only)

Laboratory

Multi-Site

Yes

Travel Requirement

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

Shift Start Time/End Time

As required

Days Off

As required

Vacancy Type

Temp PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$31.06 - $31.06

Paid FTE

0.71

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

50.16

Planned Start Date

Jun. 7 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Sep. 27 2027

Pending Return of Incumbent

Yes

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 Team Leader, Chief Technologist or designate the Medical Laboratory Assistant performs laboratory procedures and related clerical duties. This includes blood and other specimen collection, preparing samples for analysis, distribution and storage of samples, performing laboratory tests such as urinalysis using colour-coded dipsticks and performing Electro Cardiogram (ECG) testing where required.

Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority in accordance with the service assignment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Grade 12, successful completion of a recognized Laboratory Assistant training program plus one (1) year of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Valid BC Class 5 Vehicle Licence.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

FBA: This temporary position may be extended or ended at the discretion of the hiring manager based on the departmental requirements.