Medical Laboratory Assistant

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Thompson; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Shared Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant for Thompson General Hospital in the Thompson area. The role is in-person, 1.00 FTE with shifts spanning days, evenings, weekends, and standby coverage as required. Daily hours are 7.75, with annual base hours of 2015, starting 10/23/2026.

Qualifications include Grade 12, MLAB assistant program preferred, and CSMLS certification preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, medical terminology, sterile techniques, and strong English

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent required.
• Medical Laboratory Assistant program preferred.
• CSMLS Medical Laboratory Assistant Certification preferred.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Medical terminology

Sterile techniques

Typing speed

Math concepts

Oral and written instructions

English communication

Teamwork

Pressure handling

Confidentiality

Bilingual (French/English)

Education

Grade 12

Medical Laboratory Assistant program

CSMLS certification

Tools

CSMLS Certification (if considered as tool)

Job description

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Site: Shared Health - Thompson General Hospital

Department / Unit: Thompson Hospital Laboratory

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date: 10/23/2026

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends;Standby coverage as required

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Overview

Experience

Previous related experience preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Completed Grade 12 or equivalent, Manitoba Standards, is required.
• Completion of a Medical Laboratory Assistant program is preferred.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) Medical Laboratory Assistant Certification preferred.

Qualifications and Skills

• Microsoft Office programs preferred.
• Medical terminology preferred.
• Sterile techniques and routine practices preferred.
• 50 – 55 wpm keyboarding skills an asset.
• Apply basic math concepts such as fractions, percentages, and ratios.
• Follow oral and written instructions precisely with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills required in English.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a team member.
• Work under pressure.
• Maintains confidentiality with all information entrusted to the position.
• Fluent language skills (written and oral) in both French and English may be required.
• Ability to perform duties as described.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodationsare available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.