The successful candidate will provide support at the Cross Cancer Institute laboratory by collecting and processing quality specimens for analysis. The primary responsibilities of the Laboratory Assistant I includes collection of blood specimens from cancer care patients, performing ECGs, handling transport and issuance of blood products, and specimen processing and transport.

The Cross Cancer

Institute laboratory has a robust Outpatient Collection Department and also provides service to the Inpatient Unit and various Ambulatory Clinics.

Description

As a Medical Laboratory Assistant I, you will provide high quality service to clients of the clinical laboratory in an effective, efficient and protected manner. You will be responsible for a variety of laboratory functions including procurement, handling, processing, dispatching and testing of specimens, performing procedures and reporting results.

- Classification: Laboratory Assistant I
- Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Laboratory
- Primary Location: Cross Cancer Institute
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 12-NOV-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 30-NOV-2026
- Temporary End Date: 28-NOV-2027
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $25.91
- Maximum Salary: $32.30
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
- Classification: Laboratory Assistant I
- Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Laboratory
- Primary Location: Cross Cancer Institute
- Location Details:



As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 12-NOV-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 30-NOV-2026
- Temporary End Date: 28-NOV-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $25.91
- Maximum Salary: $32.30
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.

Additional Required Qualifications

Must have a recent demonstrated experience - practicum or worked experience - with performing phlebotomy and ECGs within the last year (12 months).

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated experience with EPIC Beaker - practicum or worked experience - within the last year is strongly preferred. Demonstrated experience with collecting research kits and performing collections for clinical trials is preferred. Worked experience with SPECTRE is an asset. Practicum or worked experience with Wellsky and TIMS is recommended. Familiarity with Cross Cancer Institute workflow is beneficial.

Please note

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with APL.

📌 Laboratory Assistant I (Edmonton)
🏢 Alberta Health Services (AHS)
📍 Edmonton