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MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST

Northern Health14 days ago
Fort Nelson, BC
CA$3,669 - CA$4,581/hour
Mid Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees
Casuals have the option of paying for benefits
Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service

About the role

Position Summary

Are you a Medical Laboratory Technologist looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Laboratory department.

Performs established laboratory procedures and related duties under the direction of the Chief Technologist and in accordance with hospital and departmental policy in the fields of biochemistry, hematology, blood bank, urinalysis, accessioning, and phlebotomy.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Friday, Days - 07:00 to 15:00, 08:00 to 16:00. On Call required and shared.

Fort Nelson General Hospital is an important health centre for the north. The hospital houses 25 Acute Care beds and 8 Long-term beds. Services include:

  • Lab and X-ray facilities

  • Community Counselling Services

  • Minor Surgery

  • Physiotherapy

  • Massage Therapy

  • Regular visitation from a pediatrician

Fort Nelson is located in the northernmost reaches of the Rocky Mountains, has magnificent scenery and landscapes. The main industries are forestry, natural gas, transportation and tourism. The population is approximately 3,370. There are now three elementary schools and one secondary school. Fort Nelson is a charming and friendly community with genuine personality. The importance of the Alaska Highway is immediately evident and the town itself is built around the highway, with the museum, gas stations, shopping, Check out Fort Nelson for more information for those who want a slower pace lifestyle.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

  • Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.

  • Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service

  • Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions

  • Employee referral program

  • Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities

  • Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC

  • “Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:

  • Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
  • Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.

Examples may include:

  • Program certificates or diplomas

  • High school/college/university transcripts etc.

  • It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

Are you an International Applicant? Before applying for a job with Northern Health, please follow these steps on our Northern Health careers page

Qualifications
  • Must have successfully completed an approved training course in medical technology and be currently registered with the Canadian Society of Laboratory Technologists.

Skills and Abilities:

  • Ability to perform tasks according to prescribed procedures.

  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

  • Ability to work under pressure.

  • Ability to work without direct supervision.

  • Ability to operate related equipment.

  • Ability to organize work.

  • The physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Who we are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation’s communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.

Comments
Competition #:

05703011

Employee Type:

PERMANENT FULL TIME

Bargaining Unit:

HSA

Facility:

FORT NELSON GENERAL HOSPI

Location:

Fort Nelson, BC

Department:

FNH MULTI-FUNCTION LAB

Reports To:

LEAD MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST

Hourly Wage:

$36.69 - $45.81

Close Date:

AUGUST 02, 2025

  • All postings with a closing date specified close at 11:59 pm PT

About Northern Health

Hospitals and Health Care
5001-10,000

Northern Health is the key provider of public health care in Melbourne's northern region.

Established in July 2000, Northern Health provides quality health care services to the expanding communities in Melbourne's northern suburbs. In one of Melbourne's busiest growth corridors, Northern Health offers the community health care services where they are needed - close to where people live.

Northern Health is made up of four campuses: Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre and Craigieburn Centre.

Our campuses work together to provide a unique mix of services including medical, surgical, emergency, intensive and coronary care, paediatrics, women's and maternal health, mental health, aged care, palliative care, and rehabilitation programs.

These services are provided through inpatient, ambulatory and community-based programs.

Northern Health's programs and services are split into two different streams - acute and sub-acute. This structure is designed to assist services to be integrated across our campuses and ensure that patients have access to the best healthcare within the most efficient time frame.