Medical Laboratory Technologist

Northern Health; Dawson Creek; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks of vacation after one year

Moving expense support

Employee referral program

Employer-paid training & leadership

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking a Registered Medical Laboratory Technologist to join the Laboratory Services team at Dawson Creek & District Hospital. You will perform technical duties across clinical chemistry, hematology and transfusion medicine, ensure quality control, and prepare reports as part of a dynamic, patient-centered environment.

The role includes participation in rotating on-call duties to support 24/7 laboratory services, with shifts across days and evenings at the Dawson Creek

Qualifications

• Certification with CSMLS or CAMLPR registration.
• Minimum 1 year of recent related experience in the designated discipline within the last six years, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical work involved in laboratory test procedures.
• Evaluate and verify results and prepare related reports.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to support 24/7 laboratory services.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organization

Independent & collaborative

Ability to work under pressure

Education

CSMLS certification

CAMLPR registration pathways

Job description

Position Summary

Are you a registered Medical Laboratory Technologist looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Laboratory Services department.

In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of the Manager or designate, the Medical Laboratory Technologist performs technical work involved in the duties associated with laboratory test procedures. In addition, the Medical Laboratory Technologist evaluates and verifies results and prepares related reports.

• Field of practice for this position is: Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Transfusion Medicine (Science).
• This position includes participation in an on-call rotation to support 24/7 laboratory services. On-call assignments are scheduled on a rotating basis and may require return to site for call-outs outside of regular working hours.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work

Days, Evenings - 06:00 to 14:30, 07:00 to 03:00, 08:00 to 16:30, 10:00 to 18:30, 17:30 to 02:00, Rotating

Qualfications

• Successful completion of recognized competency assessment exam and registration in the relevant field(s) of practice in accordance with the Canadian Alliance of Medical Laboratory Professionals Regulators (CAMLPR) pathways, or certification with the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS).
• One-year recent related experience in the designated discipline within the last six years, and/or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated recent working knowledge of the assigned section or sections.
• Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory procedures, and technical competence to perform tests used in the assigned section of the laboratory, including quality control and safety.
• Basic awareness of research processes.
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize workload.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure in a constantly changing environment.
• Basic knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care using point of care instrumentation.
• Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment and software, including techniques appropriate to the designated area of the laboratory.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Where you will be working

Facility

Additional details about this facility's programs and care environment can be found through Dawson Creek and District Hospital

Construction is underway on the new Dawson Creek & District Hospital, anticipated to open in Spring 2027. This state-of-the-art facility will be over 50% bigger than the current hospital and will feature 70 beds, modern patient care spaces, and expanded and enhanced services to meet the growing needs of the community. Designed with innovation and comfort in mind, the new hospital represents a transformative step forward in health care for the region.

Community

Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Dawson Creek

More about Northern Health

Northern Health (NH) boasts the most affordable communities in BC to live, work, and play. NH covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometres and offers health services in 26 communities, 55 First Nations communities, 11 Métis chartered communities, and Inuit families. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, person centered care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!

• Benefits for Indigenous Employees: Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual Leave, Access to NH Indigenous Community of Practice
• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.

Important Application Information

• Registration number (if you belong to a regulated profession).
• Supporting documents for education and qualifications, such as:
  • Program certificates or diplomas.
  • High school, college, or university transcripts.
  • Cover letter and resume (recommended).

International Applicants

Before applying, please review the steps outlined on our Northern Health Careers page: Information for international applicants