Island Health·Victoria, British Columbia
Perform medical laboratory technologist duties in a hospital laboratory setting..
Support core laboratory operations and laboratory testing..
Provide accurate, timely, and quality laboratory services for patients, residents, and clients..
Contribute to quality and safety in healthcare delivery..
Work varied shifts across assigned laboratory locations as required.
Close Date Location Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH) - Nanaimo, BC V9S 2B7 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site Yes Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time VARIOUS Days Off As required 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 Aug. 26 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
Come work as a Medical Laboratory Technologist with Island Health. Island Health is seeking Laboratory Technologists to join Laboratory teams in cities and towns across Vancouver Island, BC (including, but not limited to Victoria, Nanaimo, Campbell River, Comox, Duncan, Port McNeill). Multiple openings are available, including full time, part time, casual and temporary positions. Shifts of work will vary as multiple openings are currently available. Apply today so that we can connect with you about schedules, locations and more details. Join the team at Island Health and use your exceptional Laboratory Technologist skills to provide quality care for our clients. Relocation assistance of up to $5,000 may be available to eligible candidates. These positions may qualify for Provincial and/or Federal Loan Forgiveness programs. About Island Health Island Health provides health and care services to more than 885,000 people on Vancouver Island, the islands in the Salish Sea and the Johnstone Strait, and mainland communities north of Powell River. With more than 30,000 health care professionals, including more than 3,000 doctors, nurse practitioners, midwives and dentists that make up our Medical Staff as well as 1,000 volunteers, and the dedicated support of 12 foundations and 19 active auxiliaries, Island Health delivers a broad range of health services, including: public health services, primary health care, home and community care, mental health and substance use services, acute care in hospitals, and much more across a huge and geographically diverse region. Together, we are committed to providing superior health care through innovation, teaching and research and a commitment to quality and safety, creating healthier, stronger communities and a better quality of life for those we touch. Island Health continues to be selected for top employer awards, including BC's Top Employer (2023). As an organization, we are committed to cultural safety and humility and we demonstrate this through our actions to address Indigenous specific racism, systemic racism and the ongoing impacts of colonialism. Please reach out to our Indigenous Recruitment and Retention team for support with your application if you identify as Indigenous at: indigenousemployment@islandhealth.ca Island Health is committed to creating a workplace that fosters diversity and inclusion by attracting, retaining and developing a talented and diverse workforce which broadly reflects the community and citizens we serve. As such, we encourage applications from individuals from all genders, backgrounds and underrepresented groups.
Successful completion of a recognized competency assessment exam and registration in the relevant field through CAMLPR pathways, or 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 year of recent related core laboratory experience within the last six years, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.. Criminal Record Check required.
Market context
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