Laboratory Technologist I

You’re logical, investigative, and detail-oriented – just the kind of person we need at Alberta Precision Laboratories for the role of Medical Laboratory Technologist. In this role, you help clinicians and patients get the information they need to get a correct diagnosis and restore, maintain, or optimize health. You’ll have the opportunity to perform a variety of routine and specialized tests, including daily processing, testing, resulting, and reporting of diagnostic samples. APL is the wholly owned subsidiary of Alberta Health Services and is ready to deliver high-quality, responsive diagnostic lab services to Albertans as a part of the provincial healthcare system. With competitive salaries, opportunities for professional development, and comprehensive benefits, you can truly thrive. Make a difference in your own community as you help healthcare professionals and patients get the information that they need to improve, optimize, or maintain health. Red Deer is one of Alberta’s largest cities of approximately 100,000, located near the midpoint of the Calgary–Edmonton Corridor. It has been named both a prime location for business and the “Cultural Capital of Canada.” Home to the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame, there are plenty of teams, sports, and activities for all ages as well as local public, private, francophone, and post-secondary education options. With all the necessary amenities and a small town, friendly feel, you’ll love living and working in this beautiful city.

As a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) I, you will be responsible for the daily processing, testing, results analysis and reporting of diagnostic samples within the laboratory department. You will perform a variety of routine and specialized procedures in the processing of specimens used in diagnosis, treatment and research.

Classification: Laboratory Technologist I

Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH

Unit and Program: Microbiology

Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 0.90

Posting End Date: 06-OCT-2026

Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits

Date Available: 02-NOV-2026

Temporary End Date: 30-SEP-2027

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 11

Shifts per cycle: 50

Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends

Days Off: As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary: $37.61

Maximum Salary: $49.53

Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Alberta (CMLTA).

Recent experience (within the last 2-3 years) in Microbiology in a medium sized clinical laboratory. Excellent technical, analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work in a team environment with excellent communication and interpersonal skills exhibiting APL values.

Working knowledge and experience with Epic Beaker and Microbiology instrumentation. Proven analytic and problem-solving skills. Ability to work rapidly with attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to work in stressful situations. Logical/methodical work habits and demonstrated ability to work independently.

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.

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.