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Medical Laboratory Technologist

This position may qualify for a one-time recruitment incentive up to $15,000, $20,000 or $30,000 (subject to funding availability). To learn more about this incentive and if you qualify, please contact Shaesta Rajabali, Talent Acquisition Advisor shaesta.rajabali@phsa.ca

 

Medical Laboratory Technologist – Shape the Future of Health Care in Beautiful British Columbia, Whistler and Pemberton with Provincial Laboratory Medicine Services 

 

Imagine bringing your Core Lab expertise to one of Canada’s most iconic mountain destinations. As a Medical Laboratory Technologist in Whistler and Pemberton, you'll play a vital role in patient care—all while living in a community where people vacation.

 

Are you a dedicated, detail-oriented Medical Lab Technologist ready to make a real difference in patient care—while living in one of Canada’s most iconic mountain regions? Join our dynamic, multidisciplinary team and bring your Core Lab expertise to Whistler and Pemberton—two communities surrounded by natural beauty and known for their spirit of adventure and tight-knit community.

As a Medical Laboratory Technologist with us, your work will directly impact patients dealing with complex and acute health concerns, while you enjoy an unmatched quality of life.

 

 Why You’ll Love It Here!

  • Live the Mountain Lifestyle – World-class skiing, biking, hiking, and adventure are steps from your door.
  • Grow Your Career – Be part of an integrated provincial lab network with opportunities for growth and innovation.
  • Competitive Pay & Benefits – Earn $36.69–$45.81/hr, plus health benefits, paid time off, and more.
  • Moving Support – Financial assistance may be available to help you make the move.
  • Work-Life Balance – Ditch the commute and embrace a lifestyle rooted in wellness, nature, and sustainability.

 

Here is what people say about working at the Whistler and Pemberton Health Centre

Whistler has it all – warm springs and summers, snowy winters, and beautiful fall colours. It’s a wonderful place to raise children and participate in all the recreational opportunities that Whistler has to offer – skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing, golf, baseball, soccer, swimming, hockey, figure skating, hiking, mountain biking, and paddle boarding. There are first class restaurants, if you want some fine dining, as well as little secret local eateries for a quiet meal out. The Arts and Culture scene is amazing for a small town – live shows, theatre, and museums”


What you’ll do  

As a key part of our 24/7 multidisciplinary team, you will: 

  • Participates in day-to-day activities in Virology by testing clinical and other specimens using a variety of methods and evaluating and verifying results according to established procedures.  
  • Detects and identifies infectious agents using methods such as fluorescent microscopy, rapid immunoassays and cell cultures or by molecular DNA techniques, including PCR to identify nucleic acid sequences.  Evaluates and verifies results including analysing, reading and interpreting the results as required in accordance with established procedures.  Performs serological and other tests on specimens.
  • Prepares stock solutions and reagents following standard operating procedures.
  • Demonstrates laboratory procedures and routines to new staff, residents, students and fellows and answers questions about technical processes in the work area.
  • Responds to requests and inquiries for Virology tests.  Seeks direction as required from the appropriate Virology Technical Supervisor on customer service issues.
  • Enters and retrieves data utilizing the Laboratory Information System, including patient demographics and test results.  
  • Performs all related functions required for the production of final reports such as preparing, testing, assessing and recording quality control results according to established guidelines prior to release of clinical results, troubleshoots specimen adequacy and prepares dilutions as required according to established procedures.
  • Performs routine equipment maintenance according to established procedures.  Recognizes equipment malfunctions, performs basic equipment troubleshooting and notifies Supervisor as required.
  • Assists with information management such as workload statistics through methods such as gathering information, completing analysis and recording information.
  • Maintains a safe work environment by methods such as keeping the work area clean, safe and organized and by following the policies and procedures contained in the Laboratory Safety Manual and other safety references.
  • Provides input in the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures by making recommendations for changes to the Supervisor as requested.
  • Keeps abreast of technological developments in the field and maintains knowledge by methods such as reading related literature and attending approved lectures, courses and workshops.
  • Participates as an active member of the laboratory team by engaging in activities such as interacting with other staff members, attending staff meetings, identifying concerns about work/workplace issues, contributing in generating solutions to improve processes and participating in the development and achievement of departmental goals.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned. 

What you bring 

Qualifications 

  • Certification: Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS). 
  • Graduation from a recognized program in Medical Laboratory Technology and one year recent, related experience in the relevant laboratory discipline or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
  • Experience in: Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Clinical Microbiology, Transfusion Medicine (Science), Histology, Gynecologic Cytology, Non-Gynecologic Cytology, Cytogenetics and Molecular Diagnostics. (New graduates with their CSMLS certification are welcome to apply!) 
  • Skills: Strong communication, adaptability, and a commitment to patient care excellence in a fast-paced environment. 
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples in social and health contexts, including supported by significant knowledge of Indigenous-specific mandates, including clear understanding of and commitment to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism and discrimination and embed Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility.  
  • Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts. This includes understanding how these factors contribute to current health disparities and barriers to care. Show a clear commitment to identifying, challenging, and eradicating Indigenous-specific racism and all forms of discrimination impacting equity-deserving groups within health care settings. This involves familiarity and understanding Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility recognizing personal biases, institutional barriers, engaging in anti-racism education and training and advocating for systemic change. 
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within Provincial Laboratory Medicine Services contexts found in the foundational documents including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study - BC Human Rights Code, BC Anti-racism Act and how they intersect across the health care system. 

 

Core Competencies 

  • Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure, and has demonstrated initiatives in breaking down barriers and ensuring a safe environment ensuring a sense of belonging to all and informed by Indigenous Cultural Safety. 
  • Awareness of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (the Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.). 

 

Skills & Knowledge 

  • Demonstrated ability to communicate with and deal effectively with staff, physicians, research staff and other health care providers.
  • Current knowledge of relevant laboratory testing, techniques, methods and procedures.
  • Knowledge of legislation and government policies and procedures related to laboratory technology.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
  • Demonstrated ability to deal with and/or guide others in conflict situations.
  • Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize issues and workload and complete assigned work.
  • Ability to operate related equipment, including computerized information systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to demonstrate procedures to other employees, residents, students and fellows.
  • Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
  • Demonstrates a commitment to beginning and/or continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly. Shows willingness to articulate and share their learning experiences to contribute to a culture of motivation and inspiration among peers.  
  • Demonstrates foundational knowledge of the social, economic, and political realities of settler-colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and equity-deserving groups within social and health contexts. Understands the impact of social determinants of health-on-health outcomes. Shows a commitment to learning about and upholding legislative obligations and provincial commitments outlined in foundational documents such as the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan, Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, the BC Human Rights Code, Anti-Racism Data Act, and the Distinctions Based Approach. 

 

What we bring 

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.  

  • Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees. 
  • Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles. 
  • Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources. 
  • Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement. 
  • PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position). 
  • Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.  

 

Job Type: Regular, Part-Time
Wage: $36.69 - $45.81 / Hour 
Location: Whistler Health Care Centre site(4380 Lorimer Road Whistler, BC V8E 1A7)  and Pemberton Health Centre  (403 Portage Road, PO Box 8 Pemberton, BC V0N 2L0).  These positions fall under the  Vancouver Coastal Sites

Hours of Work: 0830-1630 OR 0900-1700 &ON CALL 1700 - 0830. MAY BE SCHEDULED AT WHISTLER OR PEMBERTON
Requisition # 185573E

Make BC Your Home if it isn't already – and PHSA your employer of choice! 

 Ready to combine an exciting career with an unmatched lifestyle? Shape the future of patient care in one of the most beautiful places on Earth. Apply today and start your next chapter in British Columbia if you haven't already! 

 Should you be interested please apply online or contact shaesta.rajabali@phsa.ca to learn more! 

 

What we do  

 

Provincial Laboratory Medicine Services (PLMS), part of Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), is at the forefront of diagnostic testing in BC, operating across 31 sites in the Lower Mainland and Central Coast. From hospitals to specialty labs within Vancouver Coastal HealthProvincial Health Services AuthorityFraser Health Authority, and Providence Health Care, our dedicated teams deliver fast, accurate results that drive critical patient care and medical innovation. Whether detecting diseases, guiding treatments, or supporting groundbreaking research, PLMS plays a vital role in advancing healthcare and saving lives across the province 

 

  The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Create equity – Be courageous.  

  

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services 

 

 PHSA is committed to anti-racism and equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently excluded groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code. 

   

One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes ongoing commitments to Indigenous recruitment and employee experience as well as dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya’k̓ula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at indigenous.employment@phsa.ca

  

 Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and exclusion faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and title of BC First Nations and self-determination of all First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. PHSA is mandated to uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents  including the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study. 

 

ATTN: PHSA Employees: 

 

To be considered as a PHSA employee (internal applicant) for this position, you must apply online via your internal profile atinternaljobs.phsa.ca 

 

Please note the internal job posting will no longer be accessible after the expiry date of June 30, 2025. If the internal job posting has expired, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk and advise that you would like to be considered as a late internal applicant for this position. Please do not apply for the external job posting. 

 

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Labor AgreementHealth Science Professionals
Requisition #185573E-2434510
Work Site4380 Lormier Road, Whistler
Additional Location DetailsPemberton, BC
Job TypeRegular, Part-Time
Salary/Rate$36.69 - $45.81 / Hour
FTE.80
Hours of Work0830-1630 OR 0900-1700 &ON CALL 1700 - 0830. MAY BE SCHEDULED AT WHISTLER OR PEMBERTON
Work DaysAS PER ROTATION
Expiry Date23-Jul-2025

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