Laboratory Assistant I at Alberta Precision Labs

Your Opportunity:

High River is a community steeped in hometown Alberta values, with a vision of a new and vibrant future, less than 50km south of Calgary. By choosing to make High River home, our community takes pride in its connections to each other – we draw our strength and sense of belonging from the close-knit neighborhoods in which we live. We embrace an image of new and dynamic High River fabricated from the hard work and imaginations of our entire community. We invite you to come and be a part of our bright future! As a member of the interdisciplinary team this position is responsible for working all shifts and on-call (as needed). Reporting directly to the on-site senior technologist and the Regional Rural Supervisor, the MLT will be responsible for providing exemplary patient care by applying the regional policies and procedures. The scope of practice is a continuum ranging from basic to highly complex procedures and activities within the laboratory department. In accordance with Health Information Act (HIA), Freedom of Information and Privacy (FOIP) and other privacy legislation in effect the incumbent shall comply at all times with APL / AHS’s Information Privacy and Information Security policies.

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: Laboratory
• Primary Location: High River
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.80
• Posting End Date: 15-DEC-2025
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 25-DEC-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 8
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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 with Phlebotomy, Order Entry and Sample Handling within an Accessioning/ Pre-Exam Lab Department- A combination of Education and Training will be considered. Experience using Microsoft programs.

Minimum 1 year experience as a MLA within the last 3 years in a Rural Zone laboratory or Urgent Care Centre Lab is an asset.

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.