The Medical Laboratory Technologist performs clinical testing, quality control, and equipment maintenance to ensure accurate patient results. They also manage specimen handling and support continuous improvement initiatives within the laboratory.
For over 50 years, LifeLabs has been Canada’s leading provider of laboratory diagnostic information and digital health connectivity systems, enabling patients and healthcare practitioners to diagnose, treat, monitor and prevent disease. We are passionate about empowering healthier Canadians through accessible, accurate, and innovative diagnostic services.
We are committed innovators, operating Canada's first commercial genetics lab, and the country's largest online patient portal, with more than 8 million Canadians receiving their results online. More than 112 million laboratory tests come through LifeLabs’ laboratories annually, and our team of more than 6,000 passionate, caring, and diverse professionals works together as one to provide high quality testing and results that Canadians can trust.
We know that behind every lab requisition, sample being tested, or investment in technology is an individual and their family counting on us. At LifeLabs, you can make a meaningful impact on Canadians’ lives every day.
Our teams are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers, reflecting our deep commitment to our core values of caring, agility, teamwork, and a customer-centered approach. As part of this commitment, LifeLabs prioritizes the ongoing development of our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program to better serve the needs of our diverse workforce and the communities we serve. We continue to take steps to challenge ourselves to act with courage and integrity, and to create an environment where people can be their true selves.
These values are not just words on a page, they guide our actions and decisions every day and have come to define our team culture.
We are seeking detail-oriented Medical Laboratory Technologists to perform clinical testing, quality control, and analyzer maintenance to ensure accurate and timely patient results across laboratory disciplines. The successful candidate will uphold laboratory quality, safety, and regulatory standards while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
Discipline: Hematology
1 Start Date: ASAP Union: This is part of the BCGEU collective agreement.
This vacancy is for an existing position.
Candidates must hold registration through CAMLPR pathways or certification with CSMLS. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills are required, along with proficiency in laboratory software.
Market context
In British Columbia, hematology technologists are typically sought in hospital and diagnostic lab settings where staffing continuity and accurate turnaround matter. These roles are competitive because employers often look for CSMLS certification or CAMLPR pathway registration, plus recent hands-on lab experience and comfort with Windows-based systems. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your credentials and recent hematology experience before applying.