Job Description

Position Summary

Are you a Medical Laboratory Assistant 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.



Reporting directly to the Chief Technologist, Laboratory, the Laboratory Assistant performs a variety of duties to assist the Medical Technologists with the operation of the Laboratory.

Houston Health Centre

prides itself on providing individualized, friendly service. The small family-like setting is a great place to work and provides many challenges and learning opportunities due to the variety of experiences available, including:


Urgent care 4 Long-term care beds and 2 Respite beds Outpatient services Radiology Laboratory Public Health Community care Mental Health and Addictions Physiotherapy Child and Infant Development programs Women's Health clinic Visiting Pediatric and Gynecology specialists

Houston

Here nestled in the Bulkley Valley of northwest British Columbia, you will find friendly, small-town hospitality. Houston is one of the most affordable places to live in the province and is a progressive, family-orientated community. Houston is known as the world's Steelhead fishing capital, and is proud to be the home to Canada's largest fly rod. The main industries in Houston are forestry and tourism. Population of about 3,600 local residents with 2,000 additional residents in the surrounding area and there are two elementary schools, one secondary school as well as a K-12 Christian School. Post-secondary education is offered at the Northwest Community College campus in Houston. Check out Houston where the people are friendly and the wilderness beckons.

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

Grade 12, successful completion of a recognized Lab Assistant training program plus one (1) year's recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities:

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to deal with others effectively. Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position. Ability to organize work. Ability to operate related equipment. Ability to type at 25 w. p. m.

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 #:

05714047

Employee Type:

CASUAL

Bargaining Unit:

BCGEU

Facility:

HOUSTON HEALTH CENTRE

Location:

Houston, BC

Department:

HDT MULTI-FUNCTION LAB

Reports To:

CHIEF TECHNOLOGIST, LABORATORY

Hourly Wage:

$27.27 - $29.02

Close Date:

OCTOBER 08, 2025






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