DEXA Body Composition and VO2 max Testing Technician
15 hours ago
Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada
Pacific Longevity
Full-time
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About Us
We’re a high-touch health and performance testing studio offering evidence-based testing services including VO₂max testing, DEXA body composition scans, and personalized coaching. Our clients range from sedentary adults to endurance athletes and weekend warriors. We’re building a best-in-class testing experience and want a practitioner who’s confident, meticulous, and client-centered. The Role We’re hiring a Kinesiologist / Exercise Physiologist to lead and support DEXA Body Composition scans, Resting Metabolic Rate testing, VO2 max testing, and potentially to create and deliver training and nutrition programs.
Key Responsibilities
• Conduct and interpret DEXA body composition scans (all education/training provided)
• Conduct and interpret VO2 max assessments (maximal and submaximal protocols)
- training provided
• Conduct and interpret Resting Metabolic Rate assessments
- training provided
• Deliver client-friendly debriefs and written summaries
• Collaborate with internal team and (when applicable) external providers (physicians, physios, coaches)
• Develop partnerships with local businesses and groups to actively grow business opportunities and client lists (may include attending local events and promotions)
• Maintain accurate documentation, consent forms, sanitation procedures, and equipment logs
• Support client retention via follow-up testing plans and service recommendations Required Qualifications
• Diploma or degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Human Kinetics, or related field
• Strong communication skills—able to explain physiological metrics to non-technical clients
• Professional, calm, and confident with diverse client types and comfort levels Strongly Preferred (to create possibilities for an extended role in our business)
• CSEP-CEP designation (Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology – Clinical Exercise Physiologist)
• Experience with clinical screening, special populations, and exercise contraindications
• Experience with RMR testing, lactate testing, threshold/ventilatory threshold interpretation, and training zone prescription
• Comfortable working with older adults, beginners, and anxiety-prone clients during maximal tests
• Experience in a boutique clinic/studio environment (high service standards) What Success Looks Like
• Clients feel safe, informed, and motivated
• Tests are consistent, accurate, repeatable, and well-documented
• Reports are clear, actionable, and reflect best practices
• You contribute to a strong reputation and high referral rate Schedule
• Part time to start (12-20 hours)
• Flexible shifts (weekday mornings/evenings and/or weekends)
• Ability to add hours as demand grows We thank all applicants—only those selected for an interview will be contacted.