Job Description

Ref# 25OPP121

1 ? Part Time (.5) ? MLA Technician

Laboratory Chemistry

Why Join Us?

Impactful Work:

Your leadership will directly influence the quality of care provided to our patients and the
efficiency of our operations, in a values based team environment.

Competitive Compensation:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary to attract
top talent.

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP):

We are proud to participate in the Healthcare of Ontario
Pension Plan (HOOPP), offering our employees the security and peace of mind that comes with having
access to a pension plan. We understand the importance of financial well?being and believe that a strong
pension recognizes our employees, like you, and provides a stable foundation for your future as part of our
overall compensation package. When you join, you automatically contribute to the Plan each pay period. As
your employer, we also contribute $1.26 for every dollar you contribute.


Joining our team means that you will be an integral part of achieving our mission, vision and values.

Our Mission:

We provide quality Care to Patients and Families, supported and advanced by research, innovation
and education that is responsive to the needs of the peoples of Northwestern Ontario.

Our Vision:

Exceptional care for every patient, every time.

Our Values:

Diversity, Compassion, Excellence, Innovation, Accountability

About the role:

The Hospital strives to deliver care that is centred on patients and families. Patient and Family Centred Care (PFCC)
is the provision of care that is respectful of, and responsive to individual patient/family preferences, needs, and values
and ensures that those values guide all decisions. Creating a caring environment for patients and families ensures
continuity of care and fosters a learning environment. Applicants are required to have a demonstrated knowledge,
understanding and commitment to this care philosophy.


Qualifications:


Must have attained an MLA diploma from a college with an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program
including MLPAO or CSLMLS certification.


Duties may include the following:


Accessioning/receipt of specimens (Meditech) Batching and dispatch of specimens, i.e., organization of referral specimens Pre analytical work in various lab disciplines, i.e. Flow Cytometry, POCT, Microbiology, Core lab, Pathology, etc., as trained/required, i.e., specimen preparation and set up, storage
Equipment operations (programming, loading), troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, i.e., centrifuges, track system
Troubleshooting problems, i.e., specimen rejection, safety reports, etc. Training and mentoring staff Inventory/supply receipt, storage, maintaining stock, etc. Environmental monitoring/recording, i.e., humidity, etc. Compliance with quality & safety protocols, i.e., biosafety, biohazardous containment level 2 zone, etc. Cleaning and decontamination of work areas Any other assigned duties

Salary Range: $32.590 to 37.260


The Health Sciences Centre strives to ensure the safety and security of the patients, visitors, employees and assets
financial and otherwise. All offers of employment to external candidates shall be conditional upon: a satisfactory
Criminal Records Check (CRC) where indicated, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions; and proof of
full vaccination of all required doses of a COVID?19 vaccine approved by Health Canada to Occupational Health &
Safety. Candidates will have demonstrated adherence to the Hospital's Code of Conduct. Regular attendance at
work is imperative, therefore, all applicants will have to demonstrate a good attendance record to be considered for
this position.


We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment supporting diversity in our work
environment to provide quality care where all feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a
workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serve and encourage Indigenous people, visible
minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply and self?identify. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability
are available throughout the selection process. Additionally we are identified as an English/French speaking health
sciences centre and encourage bilingual candidates to apply.


If there are no qualified applicants for the above position, the Hospital may, at their discretion, train unqualified
individuals.


Interested applicants must submit a resume outlining relevant previous experience and training no later than
11:59p.m. on

Friday, 10 October, 2025

.

Internal

applicants may apply via the job posting page on the iNtranet.

External

applicants must apply through our
website.


Posted: October 3, 2025
OPSEU