Medical Laboratory Site Supervisor, Vancouver British Columbia - Vancouver General Hospital\

 

Advance Your Lab Career in the City— Work Where You Play!

 

 

At Provincial Health Services Authority, we believe in fostering a workplace where collaboration, innovation, and compassion come together to support better patient care—and each other.

As a Laboratory Site Supervisor in Vancouver, you’ll lead a dedicated team of Medical Laboratory Technologists and support staff in a dynamic community-based setting. This is your chance to step into a meaningful leadership role while enjoying the unmatched natural beauty and tranquility of coastal living. 

 

• Competitive salary with full benefits: Wages are between $42.75 - $53.36 / Hour with great benefits including health and dental, pension, vacation, discounts and so much more
• Work life balance: Life in this year-round resort community means work-life balance is not just a buzzword – it’s a way of life. Enjoy outdoor adventures or simply unwind by the beach after work.
• Room to grow: We invest in your professional development and offer opportunities for advancement within a supportive, autonomous environment.
• A community that cares: Join a compassionate team at  that values connection, collaboration, and caring for one another.
• Leadership that matters: Step into a meaningful leadership role where your voice is heard, and your impact is real.

 

What you’ll do 

• Supervises and coordinates technical activities for a designated laboratory area by performing duties such as creating rotation schedules, setting daily priorities.
• Oversees the quality of technical work performed within the area and ensures the quality of results
• Supervises quality control for assigned area by methods such as developing protocols in conjunction with medical personnel and technical coordinators, checking with technologists to ensure tests are conducted according to established protocols, identifying instrument malfunction and/or out of control test results, taking and documenting all corrective action and assisting with resolutions to difficult quality control issues by determining appropriate internal/external action according to established protocols.
• Assists in the development and implementation of orientation programs
• Schedules in-services for newly approved techniques and procedures for the area by methods such as liaising with Technical Coordinator to determine learning needs and instructing designated staff in procedures and quality control techniques.
• Oversee report preparation and distribution
• Supervises the preparation of specimens for transport to other facilities by methods such as checking items have been packaged correctly and related transport forms have been completed in accordance with the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System and Transportation of Dangerous Goods regulations.
• Oversee set up, calibration and maintenance of a variety of laboratory instruments
• Oversee and participates in maintaining a clean and safe work area by checking work stations are cleaned after use, checking laboratory area equipment, work surfaces and benches have been wiped down according to established procedures and monitoring staff safety techniques to ensure safety precautions are used at all times.
• Oversee the preparation of a variety of solutions, reagents, standards and controls by methods such as identifying requirements, providing guidance to technical staff, checking stock levels of solutions, chemicals and/or ingredients and placing orders as necessary; prepares medium by measuring ingredients according to prescribed instructions for use in testing procedures as required.
• Performs routine and/or complex tests
• Collects and receives a variety of specimens
• Maintains inventory of supplies by methods such as identifying depleting stock, notifying applicable personnel and/or completing requisitions and forwarding to Technical Coordinator for approval.
• Performs other related duties as required

 

What you bring

• Required Certification: Certification: Successful completion of recognized competency assessment exam, registration in the relevant field(s) of practice, in accordance with the Canadian Alliance of Medical Laboratory Professionals Regulators (CAMLPR) pathways or certification with the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS).We are not able to consider candidates that do not meet this requirement.
• Current registration with the Canadian Society of Laboratory Technologists as a General Registered Technologist, four (4) years' recent, related experience, including supervisory experience and/or completion of a supervisory program, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Hands on experience as a Medical Laboratory Technologist, with either leadership or supervisory experience in a lab setting, or a strong desire to grow into leadership, supported by formal education (e.g., leadership courses, management certificates) or transferable experience (e.g., team lead roles, mentoring, peer training).
• Relevant experience may include roles such as Laboratory Supervisor, Medical Laboratory Supervisor, Clinical Lab Supervisor, Lab Operations Supervisor, Site Lead, Laboratory Services, Medical Laboratory Team Lead, Laboratory Operations Lead, Regional Lab Site Supervisor, Seasoned Lab Technologist or Senior Medical Lab Technologist.
• 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 healthcare settings. This involves 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 Lab Medicine Service 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, Anti-racism Data 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 leadership in breaking down barriers and ensuring an environment of belonging. Embed Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility into all aspects of work. This means creating an environment where Indigenous patients feel respected, valued, and understood. Foster trust through respectful communication, active listening, and honoring equity-deserving people's perspectives on health and wellness. Commit to ongoing education and training on Indigenous health issues, cultural safety, and DEI principles. Participate in workshops, cultural immersion experiences, and continuous professional development to stay informed and responsive to equity-deserving groups. Provide patient-centred care that respects Indigenous ways of knowing and healing, respects BIPOC experiences and world views ensuring that care plans are culturally relevant and holistic.  

• Knowledge 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

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to navigate a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Excellent communication skills, able to connect clearly and empathetically with diverse team members, patients and partners
• 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 2,000+ in-house courses including a range of experience level, profession-specific, or other essential training on Indigenous Cultural Safety; Indigenous-specific anti-racism; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and accessibility, mental health and well-being, and more. 
• 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
Salary Range: $42.75 - $53.36/ hour
Location:  This particular position supports a Vancouver Coastal Health Site and is located at the Vancouver General Hospital 12th & Oak, Vancouver
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday 1430-2230/1500-2300/1530-2330/1600-2400
Requisition #: 198236E

 

 

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 Health, Provincial Health Services Authority, Fraser 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

 

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. 

 

 

Attention current employees of PHSA:

You must apply via your internal profile at http://internaljobs.phsa.ca.

The internal job posting expires on May 10th, 2026 and will no longer be accessible. If the internal job posting has expired, please e-mail internaljobshelpu@phsa.ca with the six-digit job requisition number and your PHSA employee ID number to be considered as a late internal applicant. Please do not apply for the external job posting.

If you have not yet set up an internal profile, please e-mail internaljobshelpu@phsa.ca with your PHSA employee ID number to obtain your temporary password. Our business hours are Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm, excluding Statutory Holidays and a Help Desk Representative will respond to you with 1-2 business days.

If you are not a current employee of PHSA and require assistance with your application, please contact the External Careers team at careers@phsa.ca.