Job Category: Allied Health Hospital Location: Newmarket ON Job Type: Permanent, Casual Number of Positions: 1 Union: OPSEU Minimum - Maximum Hourly Rate: $34.32 - $39.24

Why Join Our Team? A people-first workplace environment that prioritizes belonging, wellness, and psychological safety. Hybrid, virtual, and in-person working environment (where applicable). Progressive health and dental benefit plans. HOOPP pension plan with employer and employee premium sharing. Enhanced wellness initiatives, including virtual fitness classes and on-site gym memberships.

- Progressive health and dental benefit plans.
- HOOPP pension plan with employer and employee premium sharing.
- Enhanced wellness initiatives, including virtual fitness classes and in office gym memberships.

Join the Southlake Health Community Are you ready to build a meaningful career where you and your work truly make a difference? Join us at Southlake Health, where you’ll collaborate with compassionate, motivated professionals who are committed to caring for our communities every day. We’re proud to be recognized as one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers for 2026, one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures for 2025, and one of the World’s Best Hospitals for seven years in a row – recognitions that reflect the strength of our people and our workplace culture. For over 100 years and counting, Southlake Health has built healthy communities through leading edge care with an unwavering pride for people, place and performance. Over the years, Southlake Health has evolved into one of Canada’s top healthcare organizations. It is more than a single centre. Southlake Health is a network of expertise, compassion and excellence that delivers health and wellness, close to home.

With 6,000 staff,



medical staff, volunteers and learners, Southlake Health operates several sites to deliver care to patients across northern York Region and southern Simcoe County. It also provides specialized cardiac and cancer care to patients as far north as Muskoka and as far south as North York through its regional programs. Southlake Health is committed to growing alongside the communities it serves. State-of-the-art technologies, advanced research and the latest techniques help patients in every stage of life. When you join Southlake Health, you’re not just starting a job—you’re becoming part of a supportive, inclusive, and purpose-driven workplace where your voice matters and your contributions make a real impact every day.

The Laboratory Technician (LT) provides a professional service in performing surgical, cytology, and flow cytometry specimen accession and processing.

In addition, the LT performs other laboratory technical and non-technical functions under supervision.

What you'll be doing:

- Perform accessioning and processing of surgical, cytology, and flow cytometry specimens in accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Empty and discard pathology specimens and waste at designated areas.
- Perform equipment maintenance and inventory activities.
- Provide training and support to team members,



including staff and students.
- Perform quality control activities.
- Promote a positive and collaborative work environment that fosters teamwork, engagement, and high morale.

What you'll bring:

- EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES: MLPAO certification required or CSMLS certification
- EXPERIENCE, SKILLS and ABILITIES: Experience in a hospital pathology laboratory is preferred
- Experience in accreditation process is an asset
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent problem recognition and problem solving-skills
- Effective time management skills; ability to organize work and set priorities
- Innovative and willing to learn
- Commitment to provide excellent customer service
- Ability to work effectively as a team member
- Computer literacy
- Ability to work effectively, efficiently and accurately
- Demonstrates excellence in communication, both written and verbal

Southlake Health is fully committed to a culture of belonging and an inclusive environment that encourages every team member to lead within their role, generate innovative ideas that reinforce our mission and goal to create a healthy workplace where our community can thrive. Regular and reliable attendance is an expected requirement of this position. We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier‑free. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants who may require accommodation during the selection process are encouraged to notify the Human Resources Department when contacted for an interview. The People, Culture and Experience team will work together with the hiring committee to arra

📌 Laboratory Technician (Canada)
🏢 Southlake Health
📍 Canada