Medical Laboratory Assistant - Laboratory

Island Health; Courtenay; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Island Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant for the Laboratory department. This multi-site, regular part-time role involves blood and other specimen collection, sample preparation, and storage. Travel may be required.

The position starts Dec. 1 2026 and requires a Laboratory Assistant training program with one year of related experience and a BC Class 5 license. hour-shift coverage from 2200 to 0600 and a scheduled 0.74 FTE, with bi‑weekly hours totaling 52.5.

Qualifications

• Grade 12, successful completion of a recognized Laboratory Assistant training program plus one year of recent related experience.
• Valid BC Class 5 Vehicle Licence.

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory procedures and related clerical duties.
• Collects blood and other specimens.
• Prepares samples for analysis, distributes and stores samples.
• Performs urinalysis using colour-coded dipsticks.
• Performs Electro Cardiogram (ECG) testing where required.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Lab equipment operation

Education

Lab Assistant training program

BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence

Job description

Medical Laboratory Assistant - Laboratory - (238073)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Laboratory

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

2200-0600

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Regular PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$31.06 - $31.06

Paid FTE

0.74

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

52.5

Planned Start Date

Dec. 1 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

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.