Laboratory Assistant I at Alberta Precision Labs

Your Opportunity:

This is a multisite position in which most scheduled shifts will be at Fort Saskatchewan and shifts at Redwater Health Centre, Strathcona Community Hospital and Alberta Hospital will be assigned as needed to support operations. Redwater is located on Highway 38, approximately 52 km north of Edmonton, Fort Saskatchewan is located on Highway 38, approximately 52 km north of Edmonton. Strathcona is located immediately East of the City of Edmonton. The successful candidate will be responsible for collecting, processing and reporting quality specimens for analysis. The Medical Laboratory Assistant I primary responsibilities include collection of blood specimens from adults and children using macro and micro phlebotomy techniques, performing ECGs, complete urinalysis, accessioning patient information into the laboratory EPIC computer system, processing samples, transport of specimens and slides, troubleshooting problem specimens and reception duties.

Description:

As a Medical Laboratory Assistant I, you will provide high quality service to clients of the clinical laboratory in an effective, efficient and safe manner. You will be responsible for a variety of laboratory functions including procurement, handling, processing, dispatching and testing of specimens, performing procedures and reporting results.

• Classification: Laboratory Assistant I
• Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Fort Saskatchewan, Redwater, Strathcona and Alberta Hospital Laboratories
• Primary Location: Fort Saskatchewan Health Ctr
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Multisite
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 17-NOV-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 27-NOV-2025
• Temporary End Date: 22-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 6
• Shifts per cycle: 18
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $23.72
• Maximum Salary: $29.56
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.

Experience in the last year with Phlebotomy and ECG's.

Recent experience in Urinalysis.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with APL.