Position Summary Northern Health is looking for an experienced, highly productive, and self-directed Medical Laboratory Assistant to support the Laboratory department.
In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, the Laboratory Assistant performs a variety of duties to assist the Medical Technologists with the operation of the Laboratory.
Shift Rotation/Hours of work Monday to Friday, Days - 08:30 to 16:30
Qualfications Grade 12, successful completion of a recognized Lab Assistant training program plus one (1) year's recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Skills and Abilities Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to deal with others effectively.
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Ability to organize work.
Ability to operate related equipment.
Ability to type at 25 w. p. m.
Where you will be working Facility Additional details about this facility’s programs and care environment can be found through Houston Health Centre.
Community Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Houston.
More about Northern Health Northern Health (NH) boasts the most affordable communities in BC to live, work,



and play. NH covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometres and offers health services in 26 communities, 55 First Nations communities, 11 Métis chartered communities, and Inuit families. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.
What Northern Health Has to Offer You! Benefits for Indigenous Employees: Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual Leave, Access to NH Indigenous Community of Practice.
Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
Three weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.

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📌 MEDICAL LABORATORY ASSISTANT (British Columbia)
🏢 Northern Health
📍 British Columbia