Laboratory Assistant

Foothills Medical Centre (FMC) is Alberta’s largest hospital, with over 1,100 patient beds, and is recognized as one of Canada’s leading trauma, research, and teaching hospitals. Serving more than two million people across Calgary, southern Alberta, southeastern British Columbia, and southern Saskatchewan. FMC provides advanced medical care in a dynamic and innovative environment. Our Pre-Analytical Department plays a critical role in delivering high-quality, responsive diagnostic laboratory services to all clinical areas, including the main acute care hospital, McCaig Tower, North Tower Grace Women’s Health, the Emergency Department, Ambulatory Clinics, and the Arthur Child Cancer Centre.

Opportunity to work in back lab, inpatient and outpatient collections. Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) is seeking a Laboratory Assistant I to join our fast-paced, patient-focused team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a highly collaborative environment where your advanced phlebotomy skills will make a real impact on patient care. We are committed to investing in your growth and development, providing a consistent schedule to support work‑life balance, and offering continuous learning opportunities.

If you thrive in a dynamic setting and are eager to expand your skills, this position could be the perfect fit for you. Review the qualifications and apply today to join one of Canada’s leading healthcare teams.

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: FMC & Arthur Child
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  Foothills Medical Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi‑Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.80
• Posting End Date: 16-JUL-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 10-AUG-2026
• Temporary End Date: 10-FEB-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 8
• Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $25.16
• Maximum Salary: $31.36
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.

Recent and relevant experience and competency in phlebotomy techniques within the last year. Recent and relevant experience in RRL setting or an organization of significant size, complexity, and diversity within the last 2 years. Experience with neonatal skin puncture within the last year. Experience with EPIC. Proficiency in data entry. Experience in outpatient lab one patient flow process. Demonstrates excellent reliability, accuracy, productivity and quality of work in adherence to policies, procedures and performance standards.

Outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs. Courses or certificates in personal leadership development, conflict resolution or change management. Ability to walk extensively.

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

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.

AB Precision Lab Zone, Calgary, Foothills Medical Centre