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1 ‑ Temporary Full Time ‑ Lab Specimen Procurement Technician

Clinical Laboratories

It is a condition of this posting that your home unit can accommodate your temporary absence in the event

you are successful.

Why Join Us?

- Impactful Work: Your leadership will directly influence the quality of care provided to our patients and the

efficiency of our operations, in a values based team environment.

- Competitive Compensation: We offer a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary to attract

top talent.

- Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP): We are proud to participate in the Healthcare of Ontario

Pension Plan (HOOPP), offering our employees the security and peace of mind that comes with having

access to a pension plan. We understand the importance of financial well‑being and believe that a strong

pension recognizes our employees, like you, and provides a stable foundation for your future as part of our

overall compensation package. When you join, you automatically contribute to the Plan each pay period. As

your employer, we also contribute $1.26 for every dollar you contribute.

Joining our team means that you will be an integral part of achieving our mission, vision and values.

Our Mission: We provide quality Care to Patients and Families, supported and advanced by research, innovation

and education that is responsive to the needs of the peoples of Northwestern Ontario.

Our Vision: Exceptional care for every patient, every time.

Our Values: Diversity, Compassion, Excellence, Innovation, Accountability

About the role:
The Hospital strives to deliver care that is centred on patients and families. Patient and Family Centred Care (PFCC)

is the provision of care that is respectful of, and responsive to individual patient/family preferences, needs, and values





and ensures that those values guide all decisions. Creating a caring environment for patients and families ensures

continuity of care and fosters a learning environment. Applicants are required to have a demonstrated knowledge,

understanding and commitment to this care philosophy.

Qualifications, Experience, Skills and Abilities:

- Secondary school diploma
- Mandatory phlebotomy experience
- Certification as a Medical Laboratory Assistant from either the MLPAO or the CSLMS is preferred
- Meditech experience is an asset
- Good understanding of, and commitment to Quality Management/Quality Improvement/Quality Assurance
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team in a fast‑paced environment
- Provide excellent patient service and ensure confidentiality of patient information

Duties include the following:

- Venous, capillary and special collections including neonatal/pediatric collections, difficult draws
- Prioritize work or create the proper response to Stat, Urgent and Routine requests
- Collaborating with other healthcare providers to ensure quality patient care
- Receiving and organizing requests for blood collection
- Dispatch samples to the laboratory
- Assisting with inventory and supply control
- Assist in the orientation/training of new staff or students
- Organizing workload among technical team to ensure the efficiency

Salary Range: $30.840 to 35.150





The Health Sciences Centre strives to ensure the safety and security of the patients, visitors, employees and assets

financial and otherwise. All offers of employment to external candidates shall be conditional upon: a satisfactory

Criminal Records Check (CRC) where indicated, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions; and proof of

full vaccinations approved by Health Canada to Occupational Health & Safety. Candidates will have demonstrated

adherence to the Hospital's Code of Conduct. Regular attendance at work is imperative, therefore, all applicants will

have to demonstrate a good attendance record to be considered for this position.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace supporting diversity in our work

environment to provide quality care where all feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a

workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serve and encourage Indigenous people, visible

minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply and self‑identify. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability

are available throughout the selection process. Additionally we are identified as an English/French speaking health

sciences centre and encourage bilingual candidates to apply.

If there are no qualified applicants for the above position, the Hospital may, at their discretion, train unqualified

individuals.

Interested applicants must submit a resume outlining relevant previous experience and training no later than

11:59p.m. on Thursday, 13 August, 2026.

Internal applicants may apply via the job posting page on the iNtranet. External applicants must apply through our

website.

Posted: August 6, 2026

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