Laboratory Assistant at Alberta Precision Labs

Your Opportunity

The town of Stettler is located 80 km east of Red Deer, and 97 km north of Drumheller. The Stettler Hospital and Care Centre, with 34 acute care and 50 long term care beds, provides service to the residents of Stettler and surrounding area. It is the only laboratory collection site for community patients in Stettler. Our site is a busy and dynamic work environment for those who enjoy challenging their skills as a Medical Laboratory Assistant. This is a multi-site position that rotates shifts to the Bashaw Community Health Centre located approximately 50 km north of Stettler.

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: Stettler Hospital and Care Ctr
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Multisite
• FTE: 0.50
• Posting End Date: 11-JUN-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 10-AUG-2026
• Temporary End Date: 27-FEB-2028
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 14
• Shifts per cycle: 35
• Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $25.16
• Maximum Salary: $31.36
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

Required Qualifications

Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.

Additional Required Qualifications

Recent, relevant experience performing procedures in a core laboratory. Laboratory experience includes phlebotomy, specimen collection, preparation and referral. Demonstrated initiative, good judgment, and attention to detail essential. Ability to work under pressure and in emergency situations prioritizing workload, demonstrating tact and courtesy in dealing with patients, staff, and physicians required. Practices effective infection control, and safety techniques as applicable. Proficient computer skills. Ability to interpret, explain and apply applicable legislation, standards, policies and procedures, and maintain patient confidentiality. Mobile blood collections will be required. An excellent attendance record, reliability and personal suitability must be demonstrated through your employment references. Driver’s License is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum 2 years experience in a healthcare setting is preferred. Recent and relevant experience with Epic Beaker, spectre, MCIS and Qme day. Ability to communicate effectively in English. Good organizational skills and ability to assume responsibility. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work independently and promote teamwork. Receptive to new ideas and change. Cardiology training preferred. ASSETS: TDG certificate, WHMIS Training.

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.