Medical Laboratory Technologist

Job summary

Perform and document diagnostic laboratory procedures, including patient interaction, blood draws, specimen collection and processing, and prioritization of tests while maintaining sample integrity. Assess and report abnormal findings, manage patient and specimen information in the laboratory information system, handle specimen distribution in accordance with regulations, and maintain laboratory supplies and cleanliness.

Job details

About Calian At Calian, we help organizations overcome obstacles, manage risks, and drive progress. Since 1982, we’ve grown from a small consulting firm into a trusted global company across defence, space, health, nuclear energy, public safety, and government. We create innovative solutions that tackle complex challenges and help organizations and communities stay resilient, informed, and connected. If you’re driven by purpose and energized by solving real-world challenges, we want you on our team. Job Type: Full Time, Part Time Calian is proud to continue a long-standing contractual relationship with the Department of National Defence (DND) to provide healthcare services to the Canadian Armed Forces. Through the Health Care Provider Contract, Calian employs health care professionals across Canada who are integral to supporting the health and wellbeing of our military members. Position Overview Calian Health Services is currently seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist for a full time and part time position at CFB Cold Lake. The Medical Laboratory Technologist will support the health and wellbeing of the Canadian Armed Forces military service members The clinic hours are 7:30 am – 4:00 pm – Monday to Friday, no evenings or weekends! Services are provided to active military members. No seniors, no children. Responsibilities Perform, communicate, and record diagnostic procedures, including patient interaction, venipuncture, specimen collection, processing, and prioritization of testing while maintaining sample integrity standards. Recognize, assess, and report unusual or abnormal findings; retrieve results and perform additional reflex testing as required. Enter, verify, and investigate patient and specimen data in the Laboratory Information System; respond to inquiries related to testing and results. Process, package, and distribute specimens in accordance with TDG regulations; manage supplies and maintain a clean and orderly laboratory environment. Qualifications Education: Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology from a recognized institution. Professional Memberships: Active membership with the CSMLS and CMLTA. Two years of full-time experience in the last five years: Performing Hematology, Urinalysis, Chemistry, and Phlebotomy. Must be comfortable with drawing blood from patients. Security Requirement: ability to obtain Government Security Clearance at the Reliability level. This is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to make a real difference! If you want to learn more about this opportunity, please reach out to kayleigh.doggett@calian.com AI Usage Disclosure At Calian, we do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen or evaluate candidates. AI tools may support backend administrative tasks, but they do not influence hiring decisions. All evaluations and decisions are made by real people on our recruitment team and hiring managers. All applicants are reviewed and only those chosen for an interview will be contacted by our recruiting team. Security clearances A security clearance and/or vulnerable sector screening might be required for this position. Our recruiter will walk you through the security clearance requirement and process. Perks and benefits Weekday hours, 7:30am – 4pm - no evenings or weekends Collaborative multidisciplinary team Easy access to onsite specialists and support services Comprehensive Health and Dental Benefits Package for applicable full time positions Related Careers Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Cold Lake, AB Full Time; Part Time Health Nursing 2026-09-25 Registered Social Worker Cold Lake, AB Full Time Health Health Services 2026-09-15 Clinical Psychologist Cold Lake, AB Full Time Health Clinical Psychologists 2026-06-08

What you’ll do

Perform and document diagnostic laboratory procedures, including patient interaction, blood draws, specimen collection and processing, and prioritization of tests while maintaining sample integrity. Assess and report abnormal findings, manage patient and specimen information in the laboratory information system, handle specimen distribution in accordance with regulations, and maintain laboratory supplies and cleanliness.

Requirements

Applicants must have a diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology from a recognized institution and active membership with CSMLS and CMLTA. They must have two years of full-time experience within the past five years performing hematology, urinalysis, chemistry, and phlebotomy, be comfortable drawing blood, and be able to obtain Reliability-level Government Security Clearance.

Benefits

• Health and Dental Benefits
• Weekday Hours
• Collaborative Multidisciplinary Team
• Onsite Specialist and Support Services

Listed skills

• collaborative · Preferred
• Recruitment · Preferred
• Reliability · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Energy · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• Process · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Prioritization · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• Administrative · Preferred
• Diagnostic · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Medical Laboratory Testing
• Hematology
• Urinalysis
• Clinical Chemistry
• Phlebotomy
• Venipuncture
• Specimen Collection
• Specimen Processing
• Diagnostic Procedures
• Reflex Testing
• Laboratory Information Systems
• Patient Data Verification
• Specimen Packaging
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods Compliance
• Laboratory Supply Management
• Abnormal Findings Assessment

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Science & Research
• Government & Public Sector

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