Medical Laboratory Assistant - Laboratory

Close Date May. 4 2026 Location Comox Valley Hospital (CVH) - Courtenay, BC V9N 0B9 CA (Primary) Courtenay Downtown Lab Services (CDLS) - Courtenay, BC V9N 6P5 CA Work Area (FBA Only) Laboratory Multi-Site Yes Travel Requirement Travel between multiple sites is a regular/on-going requirement Shift Start Time/End Time As required Days Off As required Vacancy Type Temp PT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $31.06 - $31.06 Paid FTE 0.71 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 50.16 Planned Start Date Jun. 7 2026 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Sep. 27 2027 Pending Return of Incumbent Yes CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check) Yes

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. The Department of Laboratory Medicine, Pathology and Medical Genetics (LMPMG) is committed to enhancing patient care through the provision of consistently high quality laboratory services. Reporting to the Team Leader, Chief Technologist or designate the Medical Laboratory Assistant performs laboratory procedures and related clerical duties. This includes blood and other specimen collection, preparing samples for analysis, distribution and storage of samples, performing laboratory tests such as urinalysis using colour-coded dipsticks and performing Electro Cardiogram (ECG) testing where required. Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority in accordance with the service assignment.

Qualifications

• Education, Training And Experience Grade 12, successful completion of a recognized Laboratory Assistant training program plus one (1) year of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Valid BC Class 5 Vehicle Licence. Skills And Abilities
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to type at 25 wpm. Link to Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD4564.pdf Additional information for applicants Additional Clauses FBA: This temporary position may be extended or ended at the discretion of the hiring manager based on the departmental requirements. Requisition CA Facilities Subsector Affiliation/Union HEU