Laboratory Assistant

Position Profile
Humber River Health. Tomorrow's Healthcare, Today.

Humber River Health is a multi-site organization serving a population of more than 850,000 people in the northwest Greater Toronto Area. The organization is a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and operates Hennick Humber Hospital, along with its Finch and Church campuses, supported by more than 5,000 employees, approximately 800 physicians, and over 600 volunteers. Hennick Humber Hospital is North America’s first fully digital hospital.

Through robotics and advanced technology, patients benefit from less pain, fewer complications, and shorter hospital stays. A custom combination of technology and clinical expertise supports a reimagined model of care focused on safety, efficiency, and improved outcomes. Its digital ecosystem includes automated laboratory services, medication management robotics, electronic health records, a Command Centre, computerized physician order entry, bedside computer terminals, and surgical tracking systems that keep families informed in real time.

These innovations enhance communication, improve efficiency, and create a more connected experience for patients and families. This transformation has been made possible through the dedication of Humber’s staff, physicians, and volunteers. Together, they are united by a shared belief: the power to transform healthcare through innovation, collaboration, and excellence. With strong teams and a commitment to continuous improvement, Humber River Health continues to deliver Tomorrow’s Healthcare, Today.

Join our Laboratory Services team here at Humber River Health and help to delivery timely and accurate test results and improve patient outcomes.

Our Laboratory Services Department uses state of the art equipment, technology and processes to collect and test clinical specimens in order to obtain information about the health of our patients so that our inter-professional teams can diagnose, treat and prevent disease.

Our Laboratory Assistants (Laboratory Technician III) perform blood collection, prepare specimens and maintain the facilities and equipment. Are you a Laboratory Assistant (Laboratory Technician III) with 2 years of experience in performing phlebotomy of adults, children and neonates? Are you passionate about making patients comfortable while performing procedures?

Employment Status: Temporary Full Time
Duration: March 2027 subject to change as per Article HRH 2 – Management Rights
Hours of Work: 8 hour rotating shifts on weekdays, evenings and/or weekends including commitment of hours as per the Collective Agreement - subject to change as per operational needs and Article HRH 2 – Management Rights

Location: Humber River Health, Wilson Site - subject to change as per operational needs and Article HRH 2 – Management Rights
Labour Group: OPSEU 577
Reporting Relationship: Manager, Laboratory Services
Hourly Rate: $32.59 - $37.26

Position Responsibilities:

• Phlebotomy, central processing and ECGs.
• Microbiology planting.
• Dispensing/Discarding duties for Histology department.
• Can be assigned /trained in other Laboratory Disciplines
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualfications:

• Laboratory Assistant Technician Certificate.
• Medical Laboratory Professionals’ Association of Ontario (MLPAO) and/or Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS/SCSLM) certification
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in performing phlebotomy of adults, children and neonates.
• Experience in microbiology planting an asset.
• Experience in performing ECG’s an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work alone or in a team.
• Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.
• An understanding of…