Laboratory Technologist I

Close Date Jun. 12 2026 Location Cormorant Island Community Health Centre (CICHC) - Alert Bay, BC V0N 1A0 CA Port Alberni Health Centre (PAHC) - Port Alberni, BC V9Y 4N1 CA Port Hardy Hospital (PHH) - Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0 CA (Primary) Port McNeill Hospital (PMH) - Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0 CA Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site Yes Travel Requirement Travel between multiple sites may be required Shift Start Time/End Time All shifts including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and on-call Days Off Rotating Vacancy Type Regular FT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $38.93 - $48.59 Paid FTE 1.0 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 75.00 Planned Start Date Jun. 12 2026 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Pending Return of Incumbent No 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 Supervisor or delegate the Core Laboratory Technologist performs established laboratory procedures, including hematology, chemistry and transfusion medicine.

Qualifications

• Education, Training And Experience Successful completion of recognized competency assessment exam and registration in the relevant field(s) of practice in accordance with the Canadian Alliance of Medical Laboratory Professionals Regulators (CAMLPR) pathways, or certification with the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) certification as a Medical Laboratory Technologist. Graduation from a recognized diploma program in Medical Laboratory Technology. Completion of core laboratory related courses within the last two years or one (1) year recent, related experience within the last six years in the core laboratory section of the laboratory, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Skills And Abilities
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and deal effectively with, patients/residents, families, staff, physicians, research staff, and other health care providers.
• Demonstrated current knowledge of relevant core laboratory testing, techniques, methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of legislations and government policies and procedures related to laboratory technology