Laboratory Technologist II - Laboratory Information Specialist
About the role
Your Opportunity:
This position’s primary role is to support APL with Connect Care optimization. Reporting directly to APL’s Connect Care and Related Projects Lead, this position works collaboratively with Digital Health teams & the Health Shared Services (HSS) Laboratory Systems IT team. Such activities may include but certainly not limited to: information gathering, working with HSS Lab IT to assist with optimization/upgrades and assisting APL with testing, fixes, presentations, and continuing to support laboratory standardization within the CIS. The Laboratory Information Specialist will lead, coordinate and deliver/implement assigned projects. They provide expertise within their laboratory professional role and provides direction to clients within its specialty function and scope. The position develops and manages various initiatives and provides ongoing client leadership and optimization between individuals, lab departments, sites, and programs for the design, build, implementation, and optimization cycles for APL. The Laboratory Information Specialist also works as a liaison among stakeholders to understand the structure, policies, and operations of an organization, and to recommend solutions that enable the organization to achieve its goals. This involves interpreting client needs, assessing requirements and identifying solutions to non-standard issues and requests, providing advice and direction to clients, and contributing to solutions by providing input into strategy, coordination, testing and delivery for assigned projects and programs. Work will primarily be conducted remotely; however occasional travel may be required for on-site support.
Description:
As a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) II, you will coordinate the day-to-day operations and the quality control function of the laboratory. You may have advanced technical knowledge or are the lead responsible for coordinating the day-to-day operations of Laboratory Information System (LIS) support, site education, quality assurance or laboratory research programs. Your responsibilities may include coordinating, prioritizing, monitoring and assigning work to MLT l's, providing technical advice, problem solving and trouble shooting on a variety of laboratory instruments. In addition, you will participate in the technical aspects of the laboratory, ensuring the performance of standard and specialized procedures.
- Classification: Laboratory Technologist II
- Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Connect Care Laboratory
- Primary Location: Westview Health Centre
- Location Details: Eligible to work remotely within Alberta
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 29-DEC-2025
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 26-JAN-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $38.39
- Maximum Salary: $49.34
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
Required Qualifications:
Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Alberta (CMLTA).
Additional Required Qualifications:
Graduate of an approved school of Medical Laboratory Technology or Science required. Current registration and practice permit with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Alberta (CMLTA) A minimum of 5 years current experience in a Laboratory is required. Current and proficient use of Epic Beaker, SharePoint, and Microsoft 365 is required. Recent experience in leading/supervising/facilitating projects or implementation activities is required. The following strong attributes are required: verbal and written communication skills, public speaking, listening skills, team player, interpersonal & leadership skills. Ability to learn new material quickly & adapt to change. Comfort with technology and the ability to quickly master new software programs. Ability to build rapport, prioritize, critically think & solve problems quickly and efficiently. Ability to be patient and calm when faced with multiple distractions or problems that arise. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Ability to promote the change process in a positive manner. Experience and comfort in problem solving and conflict resolution.
Preferred Qualifications:
As Required.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with APL.
About Alberta Precision Labs
Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Alberta Health Services, delivering high-quality, responsive diagnostic lab services across our healthcare system.
Our team of more than 5,500 healthcare professionals have an unwavering commitment to protecting the health of Albertans while demonstrating our shared values of Kindness, Inclusion, Innovation, Agility and Accuracy.
Laboratory Technologist II - Laboratory Information Specialist
About the role
Your Opportunity:
This position’s primary role is to support APL with Connect Care optimization. Reporting directly to APL’s Connect Care and Related Projects Lead, this position works collaboratively with Digital Health teams & the Health Shared Services (HSS) Laboratory Systems IT team. Such activities may include but certainly not limited to: information gathering, working with HSS Lab IT to assist with optimization/upgrades and assisting APL with testing, fixes, presentations, and continuing to support laboratory standardization within the CIS. The Laboratory Information Specialist will lead, coordinate and deliver/implement assigned projects. They provide expertise within their laboratory professional role and provides direction to clients within its specialty function and scope. The position develops and manages various initiatives and provides ongoing client leadership and optimization between individuals, lab departments, sites, and programs for the design, build, implementation, and optimization cycles for APL. The Laboratory Information Specialist also works as a liaison among stakeholders to understand the structure, policies, and operations of an organization, and to recommend solutions that enable the organization to achieve its goals. This involves interpreting client needs, assessing requirements and identifying solutions to non-standard issues and requests, providing advice and direction to clients, and contributing to solutions by providing input into strategy, coordination, testing and delivery for assigned projects and programs. Work will primarily be conducted remotely; however occasional travel may be required for on-site support.
Description:
As a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) II, you will coordinate the day-to-day operations and the quality control function of the laboratory. You may have advanced technical knowledge or are the lead responsible for coordinating the day-to-day operations of Laboratory Information System (LIS) support, site education, quality assurance or laboratory research programs. Your responsibilities may include coordinating, prioritizing, monitoring and assigning work to MLT l's, providing technical advice, problem solving and trouble shooting on a variety of laboratory instruments. In addition, you will participate in the technical aspects of the laboratory, ensuring the performance of standard and specialized procedures.
- Classification: Laboratory Technologist II
- Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Connect Care Laboratory
- Primary Location: Westview Health Centre
- Location Details: Eligible to work remotely within Alberta
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 29-DEC-2025
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 26-JAN-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $38.39
- Maximum Salary: $49.34
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
Required Qualifications:
Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Alberta (CMLTA).
Additional Required Qualifications:
Graduate of an approved school of Medical Laboratory Technology or Science required. Current registration and practice permit with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Alberta (CMLTA) A minimum of 5 years current experience in a Laboratory is required. Current and proficient use of Epic Beaker, SharePoint, and Microsoft 365 is required. Recent experience in leading/supervising/facilitating projects or implementation activities is required. The following strong attributes are required: verbal and written communication skills, public speaking, listening skills, team player, interpersonal & leadership skills. Ability to learn new material quickly & adapt to change. Comfort with technology and the ability to quickly master new software programs. Ability to build rapport, prioritize, critically think & solve problems quickly and efficiently. Ability to be patient and calm when faced with multiple distractions or problems that arise. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Ability to promote the change process in a positive manner. Experience and comfort in problem solving and conflict resolution.
Preferred Qualifications:
As Required.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with APL.
About Alberta Precision Labs
Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Alberta Health Services, delivering high-quality, responsive diagnostic lab services across our healthcare system.
Our team of more than 5,500 healthcare professionals have an unwavering commitment to protecting the health of Albertans while demonstrating our shared values of Kindness, Inclusion, Innovation, Agility and Accuracy.