Laboratory Assistant

Description Position at Dynacare Job Posting: Laboratory AssistantWhere YOU work, makes a difference.Life is precious and every moment matters. Dynacare is helping Canadians achieve a healthy future with care and wellness solutions that are convenient, understandable, and accessible. When you join our team, every day is an opportunity to get better and be inspired. It’s an environment where you can grow your career in any direction you choose. We’re evolving our technology and optimizing our processes, so you can do your best work, make a meaningful impact, and .Are YOU our next Laboratory Assistant?As a Laboratory Assistant, you are responsible for obtaining quality blood samples and other specimens from patients, as well as conducting other patient tests, all in keeping with Dynacare’s mission and values. Working as part of a team, you are assisting in building a positive team environment and maintaining quality metrics. You also play an important role in providing customer service to create the best possible patient experience. These can be stressful situations for patients, and you need to display empathy, care, and kindness.Status: Permanent Full TimeVacancy type: ExistingNumber of positions available : 2Shift: Position #1 - Monday - Friday 6:45AM - 2:45PM Position #2 - Monday - Friday 7:30AM - 2:30PMWork Style: On SiteLocation:305-31 Nova Scotia Walk Elliot Lake Internal Posting Deadline:January 30, 2026MLPAO/CSMLS Certification is strongly recommended. Why Dynacare is an amazing place for YOU:Join an award-winning "Top Employer" with meaningful and impactful career opportunitiesAccess a health and wellness benefits program that supports you and your loved onesGrow and thrive with a dynamic, successful company through internal mobility opportunitiesInvest in your future through RRSP match benefits and an employee stock purchase program Experience a collaborative, diverse workforce that prioritizes dignity and respect for allHow YOU will make a difference:Create an ideal customer experience that is best in class and engages with individuals around our products and servicesAccurately enter data, patient, and test information for Ministry of Health requisitionsObtain quality blood samples and other specimens from patients, using skillful venipuncture techniques, performed in keeping with Dynacare’s mission and valuesSort and steer specimens, perform ECG’s, Holter Hookups, paternity, urine, drug and breath alcohol collectionsEnsure specimens and supporting documentation are completed as required in SOPs and ready for data entry and transportation to the laboratory, following established protocols for the handling of suitable and unsuitable samplesEnsure all confidential information is maintained in a secure fashion. Contribute to meeting the departmental/corporate quality metrics, regulatory compliance and quality indicatorsWhat YOU bring to the role:You have completed Secondary School and a Laboratory Assistant training program or a Medical Lab Assistance course with specialized training in phlebotomyYou are customer-focused with a genuine care for patient’s healthDemonstrate skill in phlebotomy, with the ability to manage anxious patients through the sample obtaining process in a pleasant, calming and reassuring mannerPrioritize and self-manage within a deadline-oriented environmentBe extremely detail orientedProficiency in English, both written and verbal, at a level that enables you to communicate instructions, clearly and understandably, to patientsWorking ConditionsMedical laboratory environmentMay be required to lift a maximum of 30 pounds Repetitive movements with frequent computer useAt times might require frequent standing, sitting, bending, etc.Pay rate: $20.00-$23.75 per hourThe hiring pay range has been established; however, the final pay offer will be determined by taking into consideration various factors including but not limited to, level of experience and education requirements.Passionate about supporting healthy lives with commitment and care? Please apply today and let us open the door to your extended career journey.Dynacare has been a “Top Employer” for many years and there is a reason why. We are a great place to work. At Dynacare, we’re proud to hire the best people. If you are looking for a meaningful career where you can support healthy lives with commitment and care – we would like to meet you. We hope you will join us in our journey to become Canada’s health and wellness solutions leader.