The Northern Lights Health Center’s laboratory is a 24/7 operation that provides essential laboratory services which offers the opportunity to be part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary setting that enables you to work to your full-scope of practice. The Chemistry Laboratory Technologist II will provide technical leadership in planning, organizing, teaching and managing quality services within the laboratory for the Northern Lights Health Center’s laboratory. Within this framework, duties will include monitoring daily processes and taking appropriate action to ensure expected services are delivered in a coordinated, consistent and timely manner. The Laboratory Technologist II will also be responsible for recognizing and resolving operational, technical, equipment and quality issues as well as recommending and justifying necessary/desired improvements in technical equipment, protocols and personnel development. Laboratory Technologist II will be responsible for developing and maintaining standardized training and competency of staff; administering Quality Control and Quality Assurance programs; and assisting with recruitment and selection of staff. Supervision and leadership will be provided to a team of Laboratory Technologists and Laboratory Assistants. You are an organized, independent worker and strong team player committed to providing quality patient care. You have maintained up to date technical skills and knowledge of current methodologies and/or instrumentation within your area. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Fort McMurray Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $12,480.



This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.

Description:

As a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) II, you will coordinate the day-to-day operations and the quality control function of the laboratory.You may have advanced technical knowledge or are the lead responsible for coordinating the day-to-day operations of Laboratory Information System (LIS) support, site education, quality assurance or laboratory research programs. Your responsibilities may include coordinating, prioritizing, monitoring and assigning work to MLT l's, providing technical advice, problem solving and trouble shooting on a variety of laboratory instruments. In addition, you will participate in the technical aspects of the laboratory, ensuring the performance of standard and specialized procedures.

- Classification: Laboratory Technologist II
- Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Northern Lights Regional Hospital Core Laboratory
- Primary Location: Northern Lights Health Centre
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 13-NOV-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 23-NOV-2026
- Temporary End Date: 31-AUG-2027
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2




- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $41.95
- Maximum Salary: $53.91
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

- Classification: Laboratory Technologist II
- Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Northern Lights Regional Hospital Core Laboratory
- Primary Location: Northern Lights Health Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 13-NOV-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 23-NOV-2026
- Temporary End Date: 31-AUG-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $41.95
- Maximum Salary: $53.91
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program.Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Alberta (CMLTA).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Minimum of one year of full-time Laboratory experience in a Chemistry Department. Experience with quality control, reagent and instrument work ups. Experience with procedure development and review. Experience with technical troubleshooting of instruments, equipment, reagents and quality control. Demonstrated experience with method or equipment evaluation including statistical analysis. Training and/or demonstrated experience related to quality improvement, conflict resolution and cu

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