Medical Laboratory Assistant - Laboratory

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

The Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant for the Laboratory - Multi-Site team. The role supports patient care by performing specimen collection, preparing samples for analysis, and handling distribution and storage of specimens, including urinalysis with dipsticks.

ECG testing may be required, and candidates must meet the education and licensing requirements.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform blood and other specimen collection and preparation for analysis.
• Distribute and store samples appropriately.
• Perform laboratory tests such as urinalysis using colour-coded dipsticks.
• Perform Electro Cardiogram (ECG) testing where required.

Skills

Communication skills

Verbal & written

Physical ability

Teamwork

Education

Lab Assistant training program

Tools

ECG Testing

Job description

Medical Laboratory Assistant - Laboratory - (236377)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

Yes

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

15:30-19:30, 19:30-23:30, 23:30-03:30, 03:30-07:30

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Regular PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$31.06 - $31.06

Paid FTE

0.39

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

28.0

Planned Start Date

Oct. 13 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.

Currently the hours of work are 15:30-19:30.

Currently the days of work are 4 on 4 off.

Currently the position is Regular Part-time.

Currently the duties are collecting.