Medical Laboratory Assistant - Sechelt British Columbia Canada

Make an Impact Where It Matters Most — Join Us in Sechelt, British Columbia!

Calling all Medical Lab Assistants! Ready to bring your skills somewhere they truly make a difference? Come to Beautiful British Columbia, Sechelt

We’re inviting passionate, patient-centered professionals like you to be part of something bigger—help shape the future of health care while living on BC’s spectacular Sunshine Coast. Sechelt is more than a destination—it’s a lifestyle, a community, and a chance to grow both professionally and personally.

Why This Role, Why Now?

In Sechelt's, you’re not just processing samples—you’re part of a small but mighty team delivering critical care in a tight-knit community. You’ll work alongside technologists, physicians, nurse clinicians, and fellow lab professionals who are all driven by the same goal: to deliver world-class diagnostics and compassionate care where it’s needed most.

Whether you’re a new grad eager to jump in or a seasoned Medical Lab Assistant ready for a lifestyle change, you’ll find a home here—with support, opportunities to grow, and a chance to make a real difference in people’s lives every single day.

Why you’ll love working with us in Sechelt's as a Medical Lab Assistant

- Grow your career – Develop your skills in a supportive environment with strong local leadership and a collaborative team of healthcare professionals.

- Make a real impact – Deliver essential, high-quality diagnostic care that directly improves patient outcomes in your local community.

- Be part of a team-oriented team – Work alongside passionate technologists, clinicians, and healthcare professionals focused on innovation and compassionate care.

- Earn great pay and perks – Enjoy $31.06/hour and percentage in lieu

- Live the ultimate West Coast lifestyle – Skip traffic, enjoy affordable coastal living, explore outdoor paradise with beaches, trails, hiking, rock climbing in and kayaking after work, experience vibrant arts and cultural festivals, and stay connected with easy ferry access to Vancouver and Vancouver Island

Within the context of a client and family centered care model and in accordance with established vision and values of the organization, this position works under general supervision to perform duties related to blood collection and specimen processing. Receives patients for testing, collects blood specimens using venipuncture and skin puncture, prepares specimens for analysis and forwards to referral laboratories or other areas. Performs routine electrocardiogram testing where required. Utilizes the Laboratory Information systems and related database system/s to enter data, generate blood collection lists and reports, etc. Answers telephones, files and distributes materials as required.

What you’ll do

As a key part of our laboratory team, you will:

- Collect blood specimens through venipuncture and skin puncture, ensuring accuracy and patient comfort.

- Prepare specimens for analysis and forward them to referral laboratories or other departments.

- Process non-blood specimens with care and precision.

- Package specimens safely for transport in line with Transportation of Dangerous Goods and WHMIS guidelines

- Register patients, generate blood collection lists, and manage test data using the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and related databases

- Greet, identify, and prepare patients for collection and testing procedures in accordance with established lab protocols.

- Respond to patient and facility inquiries, relay messages and results, and support smooth day-to-day lab operations

- Maintain cleanliness of workstations and flag low stock levels to the supervisor for replenishment.

What you’ll bring

- Grade 12

- Completion of a Medical Laboratory Assistant training program.

- Typing speed of 25 wpm (Ability to successfully complete the online English and Typing assessment)

- Proven venipuncture experience, ideally in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

- Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork.

- Willingness to live, work and grow your career in Powell River – moving support may be provided.

• - Demonstrated knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples in social and health contexts,*