Medical Laboratory Assistant

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winkler; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A Manitoba healthcare organization seeks a Medical Laboratory Assistant to support clinical services. The successful candidate will work in person at Boundary Trails Health Centre, requiring a high school diploma and preferably a medical laboratory program. Key skills include effective communication in English and possibly French, knowledge of medical terminology, and routine sterile techniques. The role involves travel as needed, supports workplace diversity, and encourages applications from Indigenous individuals.

Qualifications

• Previous related experience in a clinical setting preferred.
• Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Travel to work in Carman, Altona, and Manitou as required.
• Maintain confidentiality with all information.

Skills

Microsoft Office programs

Medical terminology

Sterile techniques

Keyboarding skills (50-55 wpm)

Basic math concepts (fractions, percentages, ratios)

Follow instructions precisely

Effective oral communication

Team member ability

Work under pressure

Confidentiality

Fluent in English and French

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Medical Laboratory Assistant program

Job description

Site: Shared Health - Boundary Trails Health Centre

Department / Unit: Boundary MLA

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date: 12/08/2025

FTE: 0.70

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

The successful incumbent will also be required to travel to and work in Carman, Altona and Manitou based on operational requirement.

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.

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. Accommodations are 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.