About LifeLabs 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 operate 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. 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.

Laboratory Assistant Status: Part Time Regular Float Hours: The successful candidate must be available to work 7 days a week and will be given 2 days off a week. The successful candidate will be required to work alone at certain times of the day while staff are on their breaks. Greet and request required information from patients, explain the specimen collection process, and ensure patients have followed necessary test protocol prior to specimen collection.

Perform phlebotomies, connect/disconnect Holter monitors, 24‑hour blood pressure monitoring, and perform ECG tracings. Perform special test collections, such as medical/legal drug screens, paternity tests, and clinical trials, and complete related documentation. Complete data entry of required patient demographics, requisition information, and other information related to processing test results.





Completion of a recognized Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent related experience such as working as a healthcare professional with previous training or experience in phlebotomy, intravenous infusion and/or intravenous therapy (e.g. nurses, infusion therapist, cardiac technologist etc.). ECG training or experience is an asset. Proficient data entry skills.

Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills. Ability to effectively relate to patients and health care providers. LifeLabs’ compensation programs are commensurate based on the role, skill, effort, responsibility and working conditions, irrespective of gender, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age or any other personal characteristics.

Employee Group Benefits: Competitive coverage for employees and their families to support overall health and wellness needs, including Extended Health Care, Dental Care, and Life Insurance.

Retirement Savings

Plan. Vacation and Wellness Days. Award‑winning mental, physical and financial wellness programs, including Employee & Family Assistance Program, financial planning tools, and employee recognition initiatives.

Career development and membership reimbursement, access to preferred rates and discount programs, including WorkPerks, Home and Auto Insurance, Costco Membership, etc., and optional health‑related benefits. Accessibility & Vaccinations In accordance with LifeLabs’ Accessibility Policy, accommodations are available by request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. For a confidential inquiry or to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or email [email protected] are highly encouraged at LifeLabs.

Vaccinations and/or immunization screening may be mandatory for selected employees if regulated by provincial or regional governments, or through employer‑led vaccination policies in the facilities we service. Please ensure you ask if this position requires the successful candidate to be vaccinated or undergo immunization screening.

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