Medical Laboratory Assistant

Shared Health; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Shared Health – Stonewall & District Health Centre in Manitoba is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant for Stonewall Laboratory on a full-time, in-person basis. The role requires completion of a Medical Laboratory Assistant program, with CSMLS certification preferred, and a start date of 11/30/2026 for an indefinite term.

The successful candidate will perform routine lab duties, maintain confidentiality, and work well independently or as part of a team.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Communication skills

Typing speed 50-55 wpm

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Fluent English

French skills

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Medical Laboratory Assistant program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Site: Shared Health - Stonewall & District Health Centre

Department / Unit: Stonewall Laboratory

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 11/30/2026 - Indefinite

Reason for Term: Other Leave

FTE: 1.00

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 indefinite term may expire upon the return of the current incumbent to their position, subject to a minimum of forty-eight (48) hours' notice.

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.