Medical Laboratory Technologist, CBT

Job summary

Provide technical leadership and clinical oversight for community-based laboratory and diagnostic services across the province, including planning and coordinating services and monitoring quality and safety standards. Travel to multiple sites to train and coach team members, support workplace solutions, and implement new techniques and procedures.

Job details

FNHA Overview The First Nations Health Authority is a diverse and transformational health organization of professional, innovative, and dedicated team members and leaders. The first of its kind in Canada, FNHA works as a health-and-wellness partner with BC First Nations to support self-determination and decision-making to improve health outcomes. The First Nations Health Authority is committed to respecting diversity within our workforce; preference will be given to individuals who identify as First Nations, Inuit, or Métis. All interested First Nations, Inuit or Métis individuals are encouraged to apply. The First Nations Health Authority has a mandate to increase First Nations, Inuit or Métis representation in the workforce. Applicant skills, perspectives and lived experience may be matched for this role, or other opportunities within the FNHA. FNHA is proud to have been named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2026. Learn more about why we were selected here . Title: Medical Laboratory Technologist Salary: $76,530 - $95,662- $105,229 per year (pay range explained below) Contract: Permanent, Casual Hours: Core hours 9am-3pm Mon-Fri Location: Hybrid or Remote About The Role As Medical Laboratory Technologist, you will – provide technical leadership and expertise in the provisioning of Laboratory and Diagnostic Services for the FNHA community based testing initiatives (community lab/clinical settings) across the Province). Participates in the planning and coordination of services; monitors the quality of technical work performed to ensure sites standards are met and safety procedures are followed. The position requires substantive travel to multiple sites with a focus on training, coaching, clinical oversight and leading team members. Facilitates workplace solutions and the implementation of new techniques and procedures. About You To be successful in this role you will have/be – Education Completion of an accredited post-secondary credential in Medical Laboratory Science, complemented by either a Bachelor of Science degree or an Advanced Registered certificate and/or completion of a supervisory/management program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience Certified by the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS). Experience A minimum of five (5) years’ recent, related experience including two (2) years’ experience in a supervisory capacity, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Knowledge Comprehensive knowledge and recent related experience in related discipline. Comprehensive knowledge of the standards of practice and guidelines for Medical Laboratory Technologists established by the CSMLS and/or other relevant national professional associations. Knowledge of First Nations cultures and backgrounds. Knowledge of public health models, concepts, and other health care disciplines and their role in patient care. Knowledge and competency with laboratory information systems and medical device software applications. Working at FNHA As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits, including: Municipal Pension plan with an employer contribution of 9.31% 3 weeks’ vacation, which increases with service to 4 weeks, plus 5 personal days, 1 volunteer day, and 14 public holidays including National Indigenous People’s Day, National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, Easter Monday and Boxing Day 5 cultural days per year for non-union First Nations, Inuit, or Métis employees Access to group health benefits and a Health Care Spending Account through Canada Life on day 1 of employment And more! Leading with culture, all FNHA employees complete San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training. We support our family to be leaders in wellness and all staff members develop a yearly wellness plan as part of their performance partnership and goal-setting. The Pay Range is the minimum and maximum annual salary based on full time equivalent hours. Incumbents are typically hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the range based on their knowledge, skills, abilities and experience in relation to the role requirements. The top 10% of the pay range is for the incumbents who are industry experts in the job with the combination of exceptional experience and competencies needed to perform all duties and responsibilities at a superior capability level. Internal employee compensation will be determined as per the FNHA Employee Total Compensation Policy. How To Apply If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button. Closing date: October 29th, 2026 (at 23:59) For more information about us, please visit: www.fnha.ca/about/work-with-us For information about https://www.fnha.ca/what-we-do/cultural-safety-and-humility and for information about Land Acknowledgements If you have any inquiries or issues please contact FNHA Recruitment at careers@fnha.ca Follow us at: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Instagram

What you’ll do

Provide technical leadership and clinical oversight for community-based laboratory and diagnostic services across the province, including planning and coordinating services and monitoring quality and safety standards. Travel to multiple sites to train and coach team members, support workplace solutions, and implement new techniques and procedures.

Requirements

Requires an accredited post-secondary credential in Medical Laboratory Science, complemented by a Bachelor of Science degree, an advanced registered certificate, supervisory or management training, or an equivalent combination; CSMLS certification is also required. Candidates need at least five years of recent related experience, including two years in a supervisory capacity, along with knowledge of laboratory standards, First Nations cultures, public health, and relevant information systems and medical device software.

Benefits

• Municipal Pension Plan With 9.31% Employer Contribution • Three Weeks' Vacation, Increasing to Four Weeks With Service • Five Personal Days • One Volunteer Day • Fourteen Public Holidays • Five Cultural Days for Eligible Non-Union First Nations, Inuit, or Métis Employees • Group Health Benefits • Health Care Spending Account

Listed skills

• Supervision · Preferred
• safety procedures · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Medical Laboratory Science
• Laboratory Technical Leadership
• Diagnostic Services
• Supervision
• Quality Monitoring
• Laboratory Standards
• Safety Procedures
• Training and Coaching
• Clinical Oversight
• Service Planning and Coordination
• Workplace Problem-Solving
• Laboratory Techniques and Procedures
• Laboratory Information Systems
• Medical Device Software
• Public Health
• Indigenous Cultural Awareness

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership
• Science & Research

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