Medical Laboratory Technologist

Calian Advanced Technologies; Victoria; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist to work in the laboratory at CFB Esquimalt. This full-time role offers weekday hours with no on-call or weekends. Candidates should have a diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology and relevant certifications. The position includes performing diagnostic procedures, maintaining laboratory instruments, and providing patient care. Competitive compensation of $41 – $46 hourly available.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health and Dental Benefits Package

Weekday hours

Collaborative multidisciplinary team

Access to onsite specialists

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience performing laboratory tests.
• Ability to maintain specimen integrity during analysis.
• Capacity to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform, communicate, and record diagnostic procedures.
• Provide patient instruction and collect specimens for analysis.
• Operate and maintain laboratory instruments.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient-oriented approach

Diagnostic procedures

Venipuncture

Education

Diploma from a recognized Medical Laboratory Technology program

Certificate of registration with CSMLS

Certificate of Basic Life Support

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

Calian is proud to continue a long-standing contractual relationship with the Department of National Defence (DND) to provide healthcare services to the Canadian Armed Forces. Through the Health Care Provider Contract, Calian employs health care professionals across Canada who are integral to supporting the health and wellbeing of our military members.

Location

Victoria, BC

Position Overview

As a Medical Laboratory Technologist with Calian, you will be working in the laboratory at CFB Esquimalt. In this role you will enjoy the benefits of working with an established team of professionals, whose goal is to support the health and wellbeing of the Canadian Armed Forces military service members. This is a Full‑Time role: Monday to Friday, daytime hours only, no on‑call and no weekends.

Responsibilities

• In a typical day, you may: perform, communicate and record diagnostic procedures; interact with patients, provide patient instruction, and collect specimens for analysis while maintaining the sample integrity standard; perform venipuncture; operate, maintain and perform troubleshooting on all laboratory instruments to ensure their functioning.
• Accuracy, teamwork, and a patient‑oriented approach will ensure your success in this role.

Qualifications

• Diploma from a recognized Medical Laboratory Technology program.
• Certificate of registration as a Medical Laboratory Technologist with the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) and an active license with the British Columbia Society of Laboratory Science (BCSLS).
• Certificate of Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Provider or equivalent such as Cardio‑pulmonary Resuscitation/Automated External Defibrillator (CPR/AED) Level C.
• Minimum of two years experience performing laboratory tests including, but not limited to, Haematology, Urinalysis, Chemistry, and Phlebotomy.

Additional Requirements

• You will be able to obtain a Government Security Clearance at the Reliability level.

Compensation

$41 – $46 hourly

Security Clearances

• A security clearance and/or vulnerable sector screening might be required for this position.
• Our recruiter will walk you through the security clearance requirement and process.

Perks and Benefits

• Weekday hours, 7:30 am – 4 pm – no evenings or weekends.
• Collaborative multidisciplinary team.
• Easy access to onsite specialists and support services.
• Comprehensive Health and Dental Benefits Package for applicable full‑time positions.