Laboratory Assistant I

Your Opportunity:

The Alberta Precision Laboratories Mobile Collections department is seeking skilled and experienced Medical Laboratory Assistants to join our team. Our Mobile MLAs provide service to patients in long-term care facilities and personal residences throughout our mobile service areas. If you have a passion for supporting elderly and medically vulnerable patients in a challenging yet rewarding environment, this may be the opportunity for you. This role requires strong task‑prioritization skills and effective time‑management. It offers the chance to work independently, experience variety in your daily duties, and make a meaningful difference every day.

Description:

As a Medical Laboratory Assistant I, you will provide high quality service to clients of the clinical laboratory in an effective, efficient and safe manner. You will be responsible for a variety of laboratory functions including procurement, handling, processing, dispatching and testing of specimens, performing procedures and reporting results.

• Classification: Laboratory Assistant I
• Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Mobile Collections
• Primary Location: Red Deer - Downtown
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 16-JUN-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 13-JUL-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $25.16
• Maximum Salary: $31.36
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.

Previous phlebotomy experience and ECG certification required. Ability to lift up to 10 lbs. on a frequent basis. Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a focus on client service and public relations. Ability to perform repetitive tasks efficiently and accurately. Ability to recognize patients in distress and provide appropriate assistance. Flexibility to meet operational needs, including varying work hours and locations. Proficiency in data entry.

Minimum of two years of recent phlebotomy experience. ECG experience. Previous experience working in a Mobile Collections environment. Working knowledge of Connect Care and the Mobile Collection Information System (MCIS). Excellent organizational, problem‑solving, troubleshooting, and decision‑making skills. Strong commitment to professionalism and maintaining confidentiality. Training or courses in leadership, customer service, or change management.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with APL.