Medical Laboratory Technician 4 (existing position)
Cross Site: Permanent Full-time (Primary site: Kirkland Lake)
Blanche River Health Offers:
- On-site staff fitness centre, EAP program, ‘perks’ program.
- A commitment to professional and personal development including an Education Bursary program.
- A commitment to employee Wellness including work-life balance
- A commitment to a diverse, supportive and equitable workplace
- A commitment to a culture of safety and of mutual respect that is free from discrimination and harassment
Compensation & Benefits Information
- Rate of pay ranges from: $33.94 per hour to $39.07 per hour as per OPSEU Collective Agreement
- Eligibility to enroll in the HEALTHCARE OF ONTARIO PENSION PLAN (HOOPP). For more information, please visit - https://hoopp.com/
- Paid vacation & benefits coverage (extended health care, dental, sick pay, life insurance)
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Manager, Laboratory & Pharmacy, the Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician (MLA/T) performs a variety of support functions under direct supervision including; performing limited testing/tasks in assigned areas using accepted safety practices including electrocardiogram, Point Of care and phlebotomy; receiving, sorting, and processing specimens following established procedures and guidelines; preparing, handling and dispensing tubes/reagents, as required; receiving, thawing and issuing blood products as required; performing report handling, statistics collection, and document control and inventory and supply control responsibilities; assisting in maintenance of equipment and benches; observing and understanding Hospital and departmental policies and procedures; adhering to Hospital and departmental mission and value statements while maintaining patient confidentiality; performing cross functional duties, as assigned, or requested including performing telephone responsibilities; performing other duties related to and consistent with job classification, as required.
Qualifications:
Education:
Certifications and Registrations
- Graduate of a Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician program approved by the Medical Laboratory Professionals’ Association of Ontario (MLPAO)
- Must have active membership and Certification with the Medical Laboratory Professionals’ Association of Ontario (MLPAO) OR the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) in good standing.
- Preference will be given to Medical Laboratory Technicians who have the cMLA/TMLPAO.
Skill, Ability & Experience:
- The ability to provide effective services to clients/residents
- Bilingualism will be considered an asset.
- Advanced experience in Point of Care
- Must possess the ability to perform routine office procedures and clerical duties rapidly and accurately.
- Must possess the verbal ability to communicate effectively with patients, physicians and other medical personnel in order to give and receive information and instructions.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships, while demonstrating tact and discretion when dealing with patients, the general public, and other employees and physicians
- Must possess the learning ability to understand laboratory terminology and infection control procedures.
Kirkland Lake - For more information regarding the town of Kirkland Lake please visit:
https://www.discoverkl.ca/
Englehart – For more information regarding the town of Englehart please visit:
https://www.englehart.ca/
Please submit your resume by August 11, 2026.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Blanche River Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Pay: $33.94-$39.07 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Application question(s):
- Will you be able to reliably commute to Kirkland Lake, Ontario, CA for this job?
Licence/Certification:
- Medical Laboratory Professionals’ Association of Ontario (required)
Work Location: In person
