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Medical Laboratory Technologist – Shape the Future of Health Care in Beautiful British Columbia, Powell River
You are a meticulous certified laboratory professional with a passion for Core Lab? Imagine advancing your career in one of Canada’s most breathtaking provinces British Columbia working gorgeous town of Powell River in the qathet regional district. Join our multidisciplinary team in the beautiful landscape and community Powell River, where your expertise will directly impact the lives of patients with complex and life-threatening conditions.
Live, Work & Thrive in Powell River Regional District of qathet! – Join Our Lab Team!
Escape the noise and discover a fulfilling healthcare career in Powell River, a vibrant coastal town where small-town charm meets big adventure.
Work-Life Balance at Its Best: No traffic, no long commutes—just more time for hiking, kayaking, beach days, or catching a local arts event after your shift.
Tight-Knit Team, Meaningful Work: Collaborate with a dedicated group of technologists, clinicians, and physicians delivering high-quality diagnostics that make a real impact.
Supportive Culture: Experience a workplace that values compassion, innovation, and teamwork—all while being supported by strong local and provincial leadership.
Affordable West Coast Living: Enjoy the outdoors, local amenities, and excellent schools without the high cost of city life.
Competitive Pay & Benefits: Earn $36.69–$45.81/hr plus comprehensive health benefits, paid leave, and potential moving support.
Join us on BC’s Sunshine Coast and enjoy a career—and a lifestyle—you’ll love.
What You’ll Do
As a key part of our laboratory team, you will:
Obtain laboratory samples from patients as required.
Perform Laboratory procedures and analyze results.
Prepare a variety of solutions, reagents, standards and controls for use in analysis, in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures.
Respond to requests and inquiries for test results by various methods as required.
Communicate test results to the appropriate parties, including designated members of other health teams, by methods such as printing and distributing lab results in accordance with the established procedures of the designated area.
Perform routine instrument maintenance including the setup, calibration, and maintenance of laboratory instruments. Identify and report malfunctions in equipment in accordance with the practices established by the Diagnostic Accreditation Program (DAP).
Assist in the evaluation of technical procedures and provide input in the development and maintenance of policies and procedures for assigned work area.
What you bring
Required Certification: Successful completion of recognized competency assessment exam, registration in the relevant field(s) of practice, in accordance with the Canadian Alliance of Medical Laboratory Professionals Regulators (CAMLPR) pathways or certification with the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS).We are not able to consider candidates that do not meet this requirement.
Experience in Core Lab (New graduates and seasoned MLT’s with their CSMLS certification are welcome to apply!)
Demonstrated knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples in social and health contexts, including supported by significant knowledge of Indigenous-specific mandates, including clear understanding of and commitment to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism and discrimination and embed Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility.
Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts. This includes understanding how these factors contribute to current health disparities and barriers to care. Show a clear commitment to identifying, challenging, and eradicating Indigenous-specific racism and all forms of discrimination impacting equity-deserving groups within health care settings. This involves familiarity and understanding Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility recognizing personal biases, institutional barriers, engaging in anti-racism education and training and advocating for systemic change.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within PHSA contexts found in the foundational documents including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's
Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study - BC Human Rights Code, BC Anti-racism Act and how they intersect across the health care system.
Core Competencies
Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure, and has demonstrated initiatives in breaking down barriers and ensuring a safe environment ensuring a sense of belonging to all and informed by Indigenous Cultural Safety.
Awareness of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (the Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).
Skills & Knowledge
Knowledge of laboratory procedures, and technical competence to perform tests used in the assigned section of the laboratory, including quality control and safety.
Basic awareness of research process.
Strong communication, adaptability, and a commitment to patient care excellence in a fast-paced environment
Ability to organize and prioritize workload.
Demonstrates a commitment to beginning and/or continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly. Shows willingness to articulate and share their learning experiences to contribute to a culture of motivation and inspiration among peers.
Demonstrates foundational knowledge of the social, economic, and political realities of settler-colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and equity-deserving groups within social and health contexts. Understands the impact of social determinants of health-on-health outcomes. Shows a commitment to learning about and upholding legislative obligations and provincial commitments outlined in foundational documents such as the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan, Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, the BC Human Rights Code, Anti-Racism Data Act, and the Distinctions Based Approach
What we bring
Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.
Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.
Job Type: Casual
Wage: $36.69 - $45.81 / Hour + Benefits in lieu depending on the position
Hours/ Days of Work: varying start times - 0700, 0800, 0930, 1500,1530. You may sometimes be required to work after midnight depending on emergencies and the needs of the department. Site is opened from Sunday through Saturday
Location: qathet General Hospital in Powell River, a Vancouver Coastal Health site : 5000 Joyce Ave, Powell River, BC V8A 5R3
Req: 193852E
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