CLASSIFICATION: MEDICAL LABORATORY ASSISTANT DEPARTMENT: LABORATORYPOSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUND UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU – HPD STATUS: FULL-TIME, TEMPORARY (APPROX. END DATE APRIL 2027)REASON TO POST: DIRECT REPLACEMENT WAGE RATE: $34.32 - $39.24Reporting to the Manager, Laboratory, the Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) works within their scope of qualified practice in a team environment to collect samples, conduct medical laboratory tests and set up, clean and maintain medical laboratory equipment. The MLA must practice in accordance with the Medical Laboratory Technology Act, CMLTO, Laboratory Accreditation and Hospital regulations and standards.Qualifications / Skills / Abilities:RequiredMLPAO or CSMLS Certified Lab Assistant DiplomaSecondary Education or equivalent is requiredPhlebotomy experience an assetDemonstrated understanding and use of lab and hospital software systems (i.E. LIS, Document management system)Ability to interact effectively with others within and outside of the organization (i.E. staff physicians, patients, technologists, suppliers, Ministry of Health)Ability to demonstrate initiative and good judgement in a stressful environmentAbility to work in a team environmentAbility to organize,



prioritize and adapt to constant changing prioritiesCompetency as described in the Competency Profile – Medical Laboratory Assistant, as published by the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS)Ability to maintain accurate records and documentationAvailability to work off-shifts, standby, on call and weekends as scheduled, and ability for multi-site coverage when requiredAbility to function effectively in a team environmentAbility to handle exposures to infection, noise, odours, working interruptions and high pressure situationsAbility to respect and maintain confidentialityRecent satisfactory performance and attendance recordsDemonstrate, promote and encourage Brightshores' values – We Show Up for Each Other, We Are Trusted to Act, We Create Solutions Together, We Strive for Better, We Share AccountabilityAdvocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudesComply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and regulations, and actively contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment

📌 Medical Lab Assistant – Laboratory 460-26 (Owen Sound)
🏢 Brightshores Health System
📍 Owen Sound