Medical Laboratory Technologist

Provincial Health Services Authority; Sechelt; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Provincial Health Services Authority seeks a Medical Laboratory Technologist to join their multidisciplinary team in Sechelt, BC. This role involves analyzing patient samples, ensuring diagnostic accuracy, and contributing to patient care excellence in a diverse and supportive environment. Applicants should possess certification from CSMLS and relevant experience, with a commitment to continuous professional development.

Benefits

Extended Health and Dental Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Robust Benefits Package

Paid Time Off and Statutory Holidays

Flexible Work Options

Qualifications

• Experience in Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, and Microbiology desired.
• Skills in communication and patient care excellence required.
• Knowledge of Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility emphasized.

Responsibilities

• Obtain laboratory samples and analyze results according to established policies.
• Communicate test results to relevant parties and maintain laboratory instruments.
• Prepare solutions and reagents while adhering to safety protocols.

Skills

Analytical

Detail-oriented

Logical

Adaptability

Interpersonal

Education

Certification from Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS)

Job description

As a successful candidate, you will be part of a team that processes and analyzes patient samples and produces results that healthcare practitioners rely on to make diagnoses. You will follow established protocols and utilize quality control guidelines to produce accurate laboratory test results. You will collaborate with highly trained colleagues in a technical, ever changing, analytical environment.

Job Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, Casual, Contractor

Job Level: Entry, Mid

• Travel: Minimal

Success Profile

What does it take to be a successful Laboratory team member at PHSA? Check out the top traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.

• Analytical
• Consistent
• Detail-oriented
• Focused
• Logical
• Productive

About Lower Mainland Laboratories

Lower Mainland Laboratories (LM Labs) is a service of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA). We are responsible for providing public laboratory services at 31 laboratory sites and 33 patient services centres throughout the Lower Mainland of British Columbia.

Hospital-based laboratories within Vancouver Coastal Health, Fraser Health, Providence Health Care and PHSA provide both inpatient and outpatient laboratory services. Our specialty laboratories provide a variety of reference and specialized testing.

Seventy to eighty percent of clinical decisions are based on laboratory test results. Our highly trained staff are committed to providing the highest quality laboratory services to all our clients. PHSA embodies values that reflect a commitment to excellence. These include: Respect people, Be compassionate, Dare to innovate, Cultivate partnerships, Serve with purpose.

“Labs often work in the background of our health care system, operating largely behind the scenes and out of sight – to provide the data clinicians need for diagnoses and treatment decisions.”

“I began my career with PHSA as a Medical Laboratory Technologist, and currently I am a Technical Coordinator. Working at PHSA has allowed me to work with others who are also passionate in delivering the best patient care by providing high quality laboratory results.”

“I began my career with PHSA as a Medical Laboratory Technologist, and currently I am a Technical Coordinator. Working at PHSA has allowed me to work with others who are also passionate in delivering the best patient care by providing high quality laboratory results.”

Amadea Kristanti

Technical Coordinator, BC Children’s & Women’s Labs

“If working in St. Paul’s Anatomical Pathology department has taught me anything throughout the three years of my time working here, above all else, engaging with the highly supportive leadership and team has been essential to my development and growth as a technologist.”

“If working in St. Paul’s Anatomical Pathology department has taught me anything throughout the three years of my time working here, above all else, engaging with the highly supportive leadership and team has been essential to my development and growth as a technologist.”

Jason Chao

Medical Lab Technologist, St Paul's Hospital

Benefits vary by job type and are confirmed in the interview and hiring process.

Extended Health and Dental Benefits

Health and Wellness Programs

Discounts to 350 BC-wide recreational programs

Professional Development

Access to more than 2,000 in-house training programs

Paid Time Off

13 annual statutory holidays with generous vacation entitlement and accruement

Work within a coordinated Provincial lab network

Awards & Recognition

Internal awards programs, such as PHSA+, that recognize the outstanding efforts of our people

Job Details

Medical Laboratory Technologist Sechelt, Canada

Job ID 2432129_pl355 Date posted 04/14/2025

Medical Laboratory Technologist

Provincial Laboratory Medicine Services

Shape the Future of Health Care in Sechelt , British Columbia

Are you a meticulous certified laboratory professional with a passion for Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Genetics, Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Microbiology, Histology and Molecular Diagnostics, Transfusion Medicine (Science), Lab Information Systems, Cytogenetics, Cytology & More!? Imagine advancing your career in one of Canada’s most breathtaking provinces British Columbia working in locations such as: Vancouver, Tri cities or Fraser Valley or the Sunshine Coast. Join our 24/7 multidisciplinary team across BC’s Lower Mainland, where your expertise will directly impact the lives of patients with complex and life-threatening conditions

Why Choose British Columbia if you already don’t live here?

• A Lifestyle Like No Other: Whether you’re exploring Vancouver, Richmond and North Vancouver, vibrant city life, skiing in world-class Whistler, or enjoying the serene beaches of the Sunshine Coast, or the beauty of the Fraser Valley, BC offers endless opportunities for adventure and relaxation.
• Natural Beauty at Your Doorstep: From lush rainforests to stunning mountain ranges, BC’s awe-inspiring landscapes provide the perfect backdrop for both work and play.
• A Thriving, Diverse Community: Experience the rich culture, outstanding cuisine, and welcoming spirit that make BC one of the most desirable places to live.
• Family-Friendly and Safe: With excellent schools, healthcare, and community programs, BC’s Lower Mainland is the ideal place to build a future.

Why Join Us?

• Collaborative Excellence: Work alongside other health care professionals such as technologists, laboratory assistants, doctors and nurse clinicians dedicated to innovation and quality care.
• We have laboratories in rural and remote setting as well as state of the art urban hospitals
• Meaningful Impact: Support diverse clinical areas, community-based to tertiary care hospitals with state of the art diagnostics, ensuring optimal outcomes for all patient populations. Work in an organization that celebrates diversity, is driven by compassion and is at the forefront of exceptional care and innovation.
• Be part of an amazing team on the Sunshine Coast and Lower Mainland that really emphasizes quality and patient care: Provincial Laboratory Medicine Services (PLMS) works collaboratively with partners such as,Fraser Health ,Vancouver Coastal Health andProvidence Health Care , to ensure the laboratory system is meeting the needs of British Columbians
• Competitive Compensation & Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a highly competitive compensation package, with hourly wages ranging from $36.69 to $45.81, based on experience and qualifications. In addition, enjoy a robust benefits package that includes paid vacation, sick time, time in lieu, overtime opportunities, and comprehensive health and dental coverage. Your well-being is our priority, and we are committed to offering you the support and flexibility you deserve.

What you’ll do

As a key part of our 24/7 multidisciplinary team, you will:

• Obtain laboratory samples from patients as required.
• Perform Laboratory procedures and analyze results according to established policies.
• Prepare a variety of solutions, reagents, standards and controls for use in analysis, in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Respond to requests and inquiries for test results by various methods as required by the SOPs.
• Communicate test results to the appropriate parties, including designated members of other health teams, by methods such as printing and distributing lab results in accordance with the established SOPs of the designated area.
• Perform routine instrument maintenance including the setup, calibration, and maintenance of laboratory instruments. Identify and report malfunctions in equipment in accordance with the practices established by the Diagnostic Accreditation Program (DAP).
• Assist in the evaluation of technical procedures and provide input in the development and maintenance of policies and procedures for assigned work area.

What you bring

Qualifications

• Certification: Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS).
• Experience in: Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Clinical Microbiology, Transfusion Medicine (Science), Histology, Gynecologic Cytology, Non-Gynecologic Cytology, Cytogenetics and Molecular Diagnostics. (New graduates with their CSMLS certification are welcome to apply!)
• Skills: Strong communication, adaptability, and a commitment to patient care excellence in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples in social and health contexts, including supported by significant knowledge of Indigenous-specific mandates, including clear understanding of and commitment to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism and discrimination and embed Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts. This includes understanding how these factors contribute to current health disparities and barriers to care. Show a clear commitment to identifying, challenging, and eradicating Indigenous-specific racism and all forms of discrimination impacting equity-deserving groups within health care settings. This involves familiarity and understanding Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility recognizing personal biases, institutional barriers, engaging in anti-racism education and training and advocating for systemic change.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within Provincial Laboratory Medicine Services contexts found in the foundational documents including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study - BC Human Rights Code, BC Anti-racism Act and how they intersect across the health care system.

Core Competencies

• Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure, and has demonstrated initiatives in breaking down barriers and ensuring a safe environment ensuring a sense of belonging to all and informed by Indigenous Cultural Safety.
• Awareness of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (the Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

Skills & Knowledge

• Recent working knowledge of the assigned section or sections.
• 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 process.
• Interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload.
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrates a commitment to beginning and/or continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly. Shows willingness to articulate and share their learning experiences to contribute to a culture of motivation and inspiration among peers.
• Demonstrates foundational knowledge of the social, economic, and political realities of settler-colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and equity-deserving groups within social and health contexts. Understands the impact of social determinants of health-on-health outcomes. Shows a commitment to learning about and upholding legislative obligations and provincial commitments outlined in foundational documents such as the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan, Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, the BC Human Rights Code, Anti-Racism Data Act, and the Distinctions Based Approach.

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time
Wage: $36.69 - $45.81 / Hour + Benefits
Location: This position supports a Vancouver Coastal Health Site and is located at Sechelt | shíshálh Hospital at: 5544 Sunshine Coast Highway Sechelt, BC V0N 3A0

Closing Date: Applications accepted until filled
Hours of Work: 0700-1500, 0730-1530, 0830-1630, 1200-2000, 16000-000 on call 000-0700 (Rotating)
Requisition # 181839E

This position may qualify for a one-time recruitment incentive up to $15,000, $20,000 or $30,000 (subject to funding availability). To learn more about this incentive and if you qualify, please contactShaesta Rajabali,Talent Acquisition Advisor [e-mail]

Make BC Your Home if it isn't already – and PHSA your employer of choice!

Ready to combine an exciting career with an unmatched lifestyle? Shape the future of patient care in one of the most beautiful places on Earth.Apply today and start your next chapter in British Columbia if you haven't already!

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What we do

Provincial Laboratory Medicine Services (PLMS ), part of Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) , is at the forefront of diagnostic testing in BC, operating across 31 sites in the Lower Mainland and Central Coast. From hospitals to specialty labs within Vancouver Coastal Health , Provincial Health Services Authority , Fraser Health Authority , and Providence Health Care , our dedicated teams deliver fast, accurate results that drive critical patient care and medical innovation. Whether detecting diseases, guiding treatments, or supporting groundbreaking research, PLMS plays a vital role in advancing healthcare and saving lives across the province

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA ) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Create equity – Be courageous.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

PHSA is committed to anti-racism and equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently excluded groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.

One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes ongoing commitments to Indigenous recruitment and employee experience as well as dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya’k̓ula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at [e-mail] .

Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and exclusion faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and title of BC First Nations and self-determination of all First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. PHSA is mandated to uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents including the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.

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