Job Description
Your Opportunity:
This is a multisite position in which scheduled shifts will be at Fort Saskatchewan. Shifts at Strathcona Community Hospital and Alberta Hospital will be as needed to support operations. Fort Saskatchewan, and Sherwood Park are towns in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region of Alberta. 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, 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: 30-MAR-2026
Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
Date Available: 13-APR-2026
Temporary End Date: 18-APR-2027
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: $25.16
Maximum Salary: $31.36
Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Phlebotomy experience within the last 2 years. Experience in Urinalysis within the last 2 years. Experience in Epic in the last 2 years.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience performing ECG's in the last 2 years.
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.
This is a multisite position in which scheduled shifts will be at Fort Saskatchewan. Shifts at Strathcona Community Hospital and Alberta Hospital will be as needed to support operations. Fort Saskatchewan, and Sherwood Park are towns in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region of Alberta. 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, 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: 30-MAR-2026
Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
Date Available: 13-APR-2026
Temporary End Date: 18-APR-2027
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: $25.16
Maximum Salary: $31.36
Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Phlebotomy experience within the last 2 years. Experience in Urinalysis within the last 2 years. Experience in Epic in the last 2 years.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience performing ECG's in the last 2 years.
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.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Laboratory Assistant I position is now open for candidates interested in the Lab Technician / Pharmacist Jobs sector. This role in Edmonton offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Lab Technician / Pharmacist Jobs is a plus.