Laboratory Assistant

Zone: Eastern Urban Zone
Location: Health Science Centre
Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist
Subject to Classification Review
Laboratory Services - Specimen Collection
Temporary, Part-Time (until March 1, 2027, with the possibility of extension)
NAPE LX
19507RP1

Hours: 6 bi-weekly (3 hour shifts; days, weekends)

Salary: LX-19 (CAD23.11 - CAD27.07 per hour)

Competition Number: VAC0029695

Posted Date: 2026-10-01

Closing Date: Open until filled.

*Qualified Laboratory Assistant applicants will be given preference on this competition. If there are no qualified Laboratory Assistant applicants, this position will be filled as a Phlebotomist and awarded to a qualified Phlebotomist applicant.

Job Summary
The Laboratory Assistant performs a variety of duties associated with laboratory tests and analyses. Work can involve collecting blood and other specimens from patients; delivering specimens to the laboratory; sorting, recording, centrifuging and preparing specimens for analysis; packaging specimens for transport to other testing locations; receiving testing results; and performing a variety of routine, automated and manual tests.

Phlebotomists are an integral part of our healthcare team and are responsible for the collection of specimens for laboratory analysis. Phlebotomists are responsible for collecting blood from patients through venipuncture, instructing patients on proper collection techniques of urine and other specialized samples, properly labelling specimens, and other general duties as required.

Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that the regular physical and psychological demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
Occasionally lifts or moves supplies generally not weighing in excess of 25 lbs. and occasional carrying, pushing/pulling and lifting between 25-50 lbs.
Constantly stands, walks and bends or stretches into awkward positions when performing specimen collection procedures with patients.
Constantly there is a requirement for fine finger and precision work when using needles to extract specimens, and when palpating for veins, when entering data into the computer, and preparing specimen labels.

Job QualificationsLaboratory Assistant
- Graduation from a recognized program in Phlebotomy or Medical Laboratory Assistant is required.
- Training or experience in basic laboratory techniques.
- Successful completion of the Medical Laboratory Assistant national examination as recognized in Canada is required.
- A satisfactory record of work performance is required.

Phlebotomist
- Successful completion of either an approved Phlebotomy program, or an adequate portion of the Laboratory Technologist or Bachelor of Nursing Program, as reviewed and approved by the employer, is required.
- Experience working in a health care/hospital setting is an asset.
- Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently is required.
- A satisfactory record of work performance is required.

Conditions of Employment
- Proof of educational qualifications as required.
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check from the local police authority.
- Other Conditions of employment (such as Vulnerable Sector Check, driver’s license, license to practice, etc.)