Medical Lab Assistant (casual)

Chilliwack, Canada

Casual,Full-Time

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Overview

As a successful Provincial Laboratory Medicine Services (PLMS) candidate, you will be part of a team that processes and analyzes patient samples. Your team will produce results that health care practitioners rely on to make diagnoses.

You will:

Follow established protocols and use quality control guidelines to produce accurate laboratory test results
Collaborate with highly trained colleagues in a technical, ever-changing, analytical environment

Job type

Full-Time, part-time, casual, contractor

Job level

Entry, mid

Travel

Minimal

Successful candidate profile

Top traits we’re looking for in a Provincial Laboratory Medicine Services candidate:

Analytical
Consistent
Detail-oriented
Focused
Logical
Productive

About Provincial Laboratory Medicine Services

Provincial Laboratory Medicine Services (PLMS) provides laboratory testing services at 31 sites across the Lower Mainland and Central Coast of British Columbia.

Our sites include:

Acute care hospital laboratories: hospital-based laboratories within Vancouver Coastal Health, Fraser Health, Providence Health Care and Provincial Health Services Authority provide both inpatient and outpatient laboratory services.
Specialty laboratories: specialty laboratories provide a variety of references and specialized testing, including supporting cancer care, public health (disease control), transfusion medicine, and more.

Seventy to eighty per cent of clinical decisions are based on laboratory test results. Our highly trained staff are committed to providing the highest quality laboratory services to all our clients.

Benefits and perks

At PHSA we believe in rewarding our employees and helping them live healthy, active, and balanced lifestyles. We aim to make your employment experience the best it can be. Employees can enjoy a wide selection of benefits and perks. From personal development courses and training to travel discounts, there is something for everyone.

Comprehensive benefits package

Municipal pension plan, psychological health & safety programs, and holistic wellness resources.

Training and development

Access to more than 2,000 in-house training programs, including Indigenous Cultural Safety Training, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion courses

Moving allowance

Those who qualify can receive assistance to support their move to British Columbia, Canada

Perks

Access to fitness classes and discounts to 350 BC-wide recreational programs, travel, technology, car and bike sharing, and more

Paid time off

13 annual statutory holidays with generous vacation entitlement and accruement

Work/life balance

We encourage “YOU” time for activities that inspire and motivate

Job ID

2437661_pl355

Date posted

09/19/2025

Make an Impact Where It Matters Most — Join Us in Chilliwack and Hope BC!

Calling all Laboratory Assistants and Medical Lab Assistants in : Ready to bring your skills somewhere they truly make a difference? Come to Beautiful British Columbia Chilliwack and Hope!

We’re inviting passionate, patient-centered professionals like you to be part of something bigger—help shape the future of health care while living in BC. Chilliwack and Hope is more than a destination—it’s a lifestyle, a community, and a chance to grow both professionally and personally.

Why This Role, Why Now?

In Chilliwack General Hospital and Fraser Canyon Hospital, you’re not just processing samples—you’re part of a small but mighty team delivering critical care in a tight-knit community. You’ll work alongside technologists, physicians, nurse clinicians, and fellow lab professionals who are all driven by the same goal: to deliver world-class diagnostics and compassionate care where it’s needed most.

Whether you’re a new grad eager to jump in or a seasoned Medical Lab Assistant ready for a lifestyle change, you’ll find a home here—with support, opportunities to grow, and a chance to make a real difference in people’s lives every single day.

Calling all Laboratory Assistant, Lab Assistant, Medical Lab Assistant and Medical Laboratory Assistants– Shape the Future of Health Care in Chilliwack and Hope

Are you passionate about patient care and ready to bring your lab skills to a tight-knit, supportive team in beautiful Chilliwack and Hope? We're seeking a dedicated Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our lab services and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients in our community?

Why Choose our team in Chilliwack and Hope if you already don’t live here?

Real Impact: Play a key role in delivering essential lab services in supportive, close-knit communities.
Career Growth: Build hands-on experience seniority, gain mentorship, and grow your career
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy predictable schedules and a pace of life that lets you truly balance your career goals with personal wellness.
Lifestyle Upgrade: Enjoy affordable living, more space, and endless outdoor adventures right at your doorstep.
Core Lab Experience: Gain hands-on exposure in a fully equipped core laboratory environment. Build your technical expertise and expand your professional toolbox.
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy predictable schedules and a pace of life that lets you truly balance your career goals with personal wellness.
Competitive Compensation & Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a highly competitive compensation package, with an hourly wage or $29.27 + %in lieu

What You’ll Do

As a Medical Laboratory Assistant with PHSA, you’ll be part of a team that supports vital diagnostic services across British Columbia. In this important role, you will:

Provide a calm, compassionate presence while collecting blood and non-blood specimens from patients.
Prepare and label specimens with accuracy, following safety and quality protocols to ensure reliable results.
Package and transport specimens in accordance with Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) and WHMIS guidelines.
Forward specimens to referral labs or internal departments, supporting efficient and timely testing.
Maintain smooth day-to-day lab operations and contribute to a safe, organized work environment.
Register patients, generate blood collection lists, and manage data using the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and related digital tools.
Play a key role in delivering high-quality laboratory services that help patients receive the care they need—when they need it most.

What you bring

Qualifications

Our ideal candidate is a dynamic individual with:

You are a skilled, compassionate professional who’s ready to make a difference in people’s lives—and you bring the following:
Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) program is required.
Proven venipuncture experience, ideally in a fast-paced health care setting is a bonus.
Confidence working with digital lab systems and a typing speed of at least 25 words per minute.
A collaborative spirit and a strong commitment to patient-centered care, even on your busiest days.
A personal dedication to ongoing learning—including reconciliation, cultural safety, and anti-racism in health care.
A readiness to grow your career while living and working in the vibrant communities of Chilliwack and Hope
If you reside 20-30 minutes away from Chilliwack and Hope near Mission, Langley Abbotsford, Sardis, Yarrow, Cultus Lake, Greendale, Rosedale, Agassiz (District of Kent), Harrison Hot Springs it is an asset!

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

Recent working knowledge of the assigned section or sections.
Knowledge of laboratory procedures, and technical competence to perform tests used in the assigned section of the laboratory, including quality control and safety.
Basic awareness of research process.
Interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to organize and prioritize workload.
Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
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.

The Fraser Valley offers more than just a job — it offers a community, a lifestyle, and a career journey. Whether you’re just starting out, looking to build seniority, or seeking a fresh start in a vibrant, growing region, Chilliwack and Hope are where you can thrive (this will be changed based on where we are hiring).

Grow your skills. Expand your network. Love where you live and add value to your local community. Apply today — your future is waiting!

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 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

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

Internal job portal

Current employees must apply through the internal job portal.

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.

Hear from the PLMS team

"I love the wonderful laboratory staff that I work with, as well as the larger team that we are a part of. There is a feeling of family in the workplace that I believe is truly the reason I have worked in this position for so long."

Gail

Laboratory Supervisor

Whistler Health Care Centre

"Engaging with the highly supportive leadership and team has been essential to my development and growth as a technologist."

Jason

Medical Lab Technologist

St. Paul's Hospital

A Provincial Laboratory Medicine Services employee

"Working at PHSA has allowed me to work with others who are also passionate in delivering the best patient care by providing high quality laboratory results."

Amadea

Technical Coordinator

BC Children's Hospital and BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre Laboratory Services

PHSA’s values and Coast Salish Teachings

PHSA embodies values that reflect a commitment to excellence. PHSA’s values are: Compassion, Respect, Equity, Courage, Innovation. In addition, PHSA accepted six Coast Salish Teachings from Coast Salish Knowledge Keeper Shane Pointe, Siem Te'ta-in.

Learn more about PHSA’s values & teachings

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