Medical Laboratory Assistant - Westman Lab

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Brandon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Manitoba seeks a Medical Laboratory Assistant for the Westman Laboratory. Key responsibilities include assisting with specimen procurement and ensuring safe laboratory practices. Candidates must have completed Grade 12 and preferably hold a Medical Laboratory Assistant certification. Strong communication skills in English and familiarity with Microsoft Office are essential. This role emphasizes teamwork and confidentiality in a dynamic clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Previous related experience preferred.
• Completed Grade 12 or equivalent is required.
• Completion of a Medical Laboratory Assistant program is preferred.
• Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with specimen procurement and laboratory tasks.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow health protocols.
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.

Skills

Microsoft Office programs

Medical terminology

Sterile techniques and routine practices

Keyboarding skills (50–55 wpm)

Basic math concepts

Oral and written communication in English

Ability to work independently and as a team

Work under pressure

Maintains confidentiality

Fluent in French and English

Education

Completed Grade 12 or equivalent

Medical Laboratory Assistant program

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Medical Laboratory Assistant - Westman Lab

Requisition ID: 394489

PositionNumber: 20093900

Posting End Date: December 31, 2025

City: Brandon

Employer: Shared Health

Site: Shared Health - Westman Laboratory (Brandon)

Department / Unit: Westman Lab - Specimen Procurement

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 02/04/2025 - 07/30/2027

Reason for Term: Maternity 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.

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should selectthe "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

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.