Find Your Balance, Build Your Career in the Fraser Valley: Join Our Lab Team in Chilliwack (Chilliwack General Hospital) and Hope (Fraser Canyon Hospital)!
Discover your perfect blend of career growth, lifestyle, and community in the stunning Fraser Valley Chilliwack and Hope. We’re looking for passionate and meticulous Medical Laboratory Technologists, both seasoned professionals and new graduates, who want more than just a job — they want a career they can shape and a life they can love.
Why Chilliwack and Hope?
- Nature at Your Doorstep: Wake up to breathtaking mountain views, endless hiking trails, lakes, and outdoor adventures — all without sacrificing the comforts of a thriving, growing community.
- Affordability & Space: Enjoy larger living spaces and affordable housing compared to the city, perfect for setting down roots or starting a new chapter.
- Easy Access: Stay connected — Vancouver is just a drive away for big-city amenities, while you enjoy peace, fresh air, and a true sense of community daily.
Why Join Us?
- Core Lab Experience: Gain hands-on exposure in a fully equipped core laboratory environment. Build your technical expertise and expand your professional toolbox.
- Build Your Seniority & Leadership Skills: Take initiative, showcase your leadership, and be part of a team that values growth, mentorship, and resourcefulness.
- Grow Your Network: Work closely with a wide variety of healthcare professionals. Build strong relationships, strengthen your skills, and become a key player in a connected, supportive network.
- Sharpen Your Toolkit: The hospitals in Hope and Chilliwack encourage innovation, communication, problem-solving, and leadership. You'll be empowered to take initiative, find creative solutions, and make a real impact every day.
- Mentorship and Development: Join a team committed to your success. Receive mentorship, leadership coaching, and opportunities to develop into senior roles.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy predictable schedules and a pace of life that lets you truly balance your career goals with personal wellness.
- Quality & Patient Care: Be part of an amazing team that emphasizes quality and patient care, working collaboratively with partners such as Fraser Health, Vancouver Coastal Health, and Providence Health Care.
- Competitive Compensation & Benefits: We offer a highly competitive compensation package, with wages ranging from $36.69 to $45.81 per hour, based on experience and qualifications. Benefits include paid vacation, sick time, time in lieu, overtime opportunities, and comprehensive health and dental coverage.
- Relocation Support: Depending on your location, you may qualify for financial moving assistance to help make your transition smooth and stress-free.
What You’ll Do
As a vital member of our laboratory team, you will:
- Obtain laboratory samples from patients as required.
- Perform laboratory procedures and analyze results according to established policies.
- Prepare solutions, reagents, standards, and controls for analysis, following Standard Operating Procedures.
- Respond to test result requests and inquiries by various methods.
- Communicate results to appropriate parties, including other healthcare team members.
- Perform routine instrument maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting, reporting malfunctions per established practices.
- Assist in evaluating and developing technical procedures and policies for your work area.
Qualifications
What You Bring
- Certification from the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS).
- Experience in a core lab environment (new graduates with CSMLS certification are welcome).
- Strong communication skills, adaptability, and a commitment to patient care excellence.
- Knowledge of Indigenous-specific mandates, cultural safety, and humility, and a commitment to anti-racism and equity in healthcare.
- Understanding of the impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples, and a dedication to addressing these issues within healthcare.
Core Competencies & Skills
- Understanding of Indigenous-specific racism and systemic barriers, with initiatives to promote a safe and inclusive environment.
- Awareness of social determinants of health and their impact on health outcomes.
- Knowledge of laboratory procedures, safety, and quality control.
- Effective communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
- Willingness to continue learning about Indigenous health issues and anti-racism efforts.
What We Bring
We support your professional growth and well-being through various programs, benefits, and a focus on work-life balance. Join a large, diverse employer committed to equity, inclusion, and excellence in healthcare.
- Opportunities for professional development, including courses on Indigenous cultural safety and leadership.
- Comprehensive benefits, pension plans, and wellness resources.
- Flexible work arrangements and employee discounts.
Additional Details
Job Type: Regular Part Time
Wage: $36.69 - $45.81/hour + benefits
Hours/Days: Days, afternoons, evenings; night shifts and on-call may be required.
Locations: Chilliwack General Hospital and Fraser Canyon Hospital
Requisition: CGH(181083)
The Fraser Valley offers a vibrant community, a supportive environment, and a chance to grow your career. Apply today or contact shaesta.rajabali@phsa.ca to learn more!
About Us
Provincial Laboratory Medicine Services (PLMS), part of PHSA, operates across BC, providing fast, accurate diagnostic testing that supports healthcare across the province. We are committed to excellence, innovation, and equity, including ongoing efforts to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism and promote cultural safety in healthcare.