Administrative Support I
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Your Opportunity:
As part of our 24/7 Pre & Post Analytics (PPA) Team you’ll play a critical role in supporting accurate, timely laboratory results that impact patient lives every day. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love staying active, and want a job where your work truly matters, this is the role for you. As an Administrative Support I (ASI), you are the first point of contact for specimens arriving at our DSC Hub Lab. Your attention to detail and commitment to quality will keep our operations running smoothly and efficiently. You’ll receive and transport specimens between floors using carts and dumbwaiters; check empty transport containers, replenish supplies, and prepare containers for distribution back to sending sites; scan and validate requisitions into our electronic system; perform daily quality checks and maintain equipment and materials cleanliness. Collaborate with your team to deliver exceptional service to internal and external clients. Uphold confidentiality and follow safety protocols at every step. To be successful in this role you can stand and walk for extended periods and frequently push/pull carts weighing up to 200lbs; be comfortable lifting specimen containers up to 40lbs throughout your shift; have strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, initiative to address issues proactively and be a team player who values accuracy, efficiency, and customer service. Important Information: Hours of work are 1100-1915 Wednesday to Sunday As workload demands and operational requirements shift, the location, dates and/or hours of work may be changed.
Description:
As an Administrative Support I, you will require administrative or specialized skills and knowledge to support procedures, practices and initiatives within a department or program.
Classification: Administrative Support I
Union: HSAA OFFICE CLERICAL
Unit and Program: Pre and Post Analytics
Primary Location: Diagnostic Scientific Centre
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 1.00
Posting End Date: 16-SEP-2026
Employee Class: Regular Full Time
Date Available: 27-SEP-2026
Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 2
Shifts per cycle: 10
Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends
Days Off: As Per Rotation
Minimum Salary: $21.10
Maximum Salary: $25.67
Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent. Knowledge and operation of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
Basic computer and keyboarding skills. Previous experience with heavy materials distribution including lifting (>40lbs) and maneuvering large rolling carts (>200lbs). Able to walk and stand for long periods, and regularly reach, lift, and carry items weighing up to 40lbs First Aid/CPR (required to complete after hiring).
Previous experience with logistics tracking systems. Effective verbal and written communication skills. High level of attention to detail and organizational skills. Previous LIS document scanning and filing experience.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with APL.
About Alberta Precision Laboratories
Government-owned Alberta laboratory services organization providing hospital, community, public-health, and mobile diagnostic testing to Albertans.
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