Medical Laboratory Assistant - Westman Lab

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Brandon; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Shared Health’s Westman Lab in Brandon seeks a Medical Laboratory Assistant to support specimen triaging, accessioning, and processing. The role includes phlebotomy per policy, maintaining safety and quality programs, and adhering to accreditation standards.

The term position offers in-person work with potential for variety across days, evenings, and weekends. Requires Grade 12; related MLA training preferred; CSMLS certification preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Triaging, accessioning, and processing of specimens.
• Perform phlebotomies according to policy.
• Maintain a safe environment and ensure QA compliance.
• Follow Accreditation standards and organizational procedures.

Skills

Medical terminology

Sterile techniques

Typing 50–55 wpm

Basic math concepts

Attention to detail

English communication

Teamwork

Work under pressure

Confidentiality

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Medical Laboratory Assistant program (preferred)

CSMLS certification (preferred)

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

Requisition ID: 408925
Position Number: 20048054
Posting End Date: August 20, 2026
City: Brandon
Site: Shared Health - Westman Laboratory (Brandon)
Department / Unit: Westman Lab - Specimen Procurement
Job Stream: Clinical
Union: MAHCP
Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 08/28/2026 - 09/30/2027
Reason for Term: Other Leave
FTE: 0.70
Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends
Work Arrangement: In Person
Daily Hours Worked: 7.75
Annual Base Hours: 2015
Salary: $30.214, $31.118, $32.053, $32.989, $34.000, $35.027

Position Overview

Under the general supervision of the Charge Technologist or designate, the Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) is responsible for assisting the laboratory in its role of sample triaging, accessioning, and processing of specimens. The MLA may also perform some basic routine procedures according to established protocols. Performs phlebotomies according to departmental policy. The MLA will maintain a safe environment in accordance with professional and provincial guidelines and ensure compliance with quality assurance programs and maintain standards put forth by Accreditation. Functions are conducted in accordance with the Mission and Values of Shared Health, current policies and procedures and applicable legislation.

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

• Windows computer environment required.
• 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 term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

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.