Saint John Medical Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist (3041) PCN 1258492

Location: Saint John area (Horizon), Lab (Technologist, Assistant, Pathologist, etc.) - Saint John Area, New Brunswick - Permanent Full Time

Competition #: 165226 External

Posted: August 17, 2026

Closes: August 23, 2026 at 11:59 pm Atlantic Standard Time

Anticipated Start Date: September 3, 2026

Location: Specimen Collection

Laboratory Services ~ Saint John Regional Hospital ~ Saint John ~ Horizon Health Network ~ Health Network

Job Classification: Medical Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist (3041)

Job Classification Type: CUPE

Job Type: Permanent Full Time

FTE: 1

Schedule: Rotation, Subject to change due to operational requirements

Language Requirement: English Essential

Salary: 27.6581 to 29.4121 per hour

JOB PURPOSE The Medical Laboratory Assistant is responsible for assisting with pre and post analytical tasks and routine technical and laboratory support procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate of a Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent. Must have successfully challenged the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science Medical Laboratory Assistant exam. An example of an equivalent is a qualified Medical Laboratory Technologist.

Ability to attend work on a regular basis.

Ability to perform the duties of the position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES The Medical Laboratory Assistant is responsible for:

Collecting, receiving and preparing specimens

Registering patients, entering orders and providing information to patients





Performing routine maintenance, decontamination, sterilizing and cleaning

Providing general reception and messaging/mail services

COMPETENCIES IDENTIFIED BY THE CANADIAN SOCIETY FOR MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE 2007

Safe Work Practices

Communication and Interaction

Data Entry and Specimen Procurement/Receipt

Specimen Processing

Pre-analytic Procedures

Reagent/Media Preparation

Quality Assurance

Professionalism

COMPETENCIES IDENTIFIED BY HORIZON HEALTH NETWORK

Attention to Detail

Communication

Information Gathering

Interpersonal Relations

Planning and Prioritizing Work

About Horizon’s Recruitment Process

We thank all applicant who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Diversity Statement

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An setting based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of secure and quality patient care.

We do not include application instructions or recruiter contact blocks as part of the refined description.

📌 Saint John Medical Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist (3041) PCN 1258492 (Winnipeg)
🏢 Horizon Health Network
📍 Winnipeg