Laboratory Assistant

About the Role

Dynacare is seeking a dedicated Laboratory Assistant to join their team located at 39 Cameron Street West, Cannington, ON, L0E 1E0. This permanent, full-time role requires 37.5 guaranteed hours per week, working day shifts from Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. The position involves collecting high-quality blood samples and various other specimen types from patients, alongside other patient testing duties within Dynacare's mission and values.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate a superior customer experience, engaging effectively with individuals regarding services and products.
• Precisely input patient and test details on Ministry of Health requisitions.
• Perform blood collection and specimen gathering using proficient venipuncture techniques aligned with company standards.
• Process specimens including sorting and managing ECGs, Holter monitor hookups, paternity tests, urine, drug, and breath alcohol samples.
• Ensure specimens and their documentation meet SOPs and ready for proper laboratory data entry and transport.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all patient-related documentation and data.
• Contribute to departmental and organizational quality measures, compliance, and regulatory standards.

Qualifications and Skills

• Completion of Secondary School alongside Laboratory Assistant training or Medical Lab Assistance education with phlebotomy specialization is essential.
• Ability to demonstrate empathy and provide excellent patient care, especially under stressful circumstances during specimen collection.
• Strong phlebotomy skills with capability to manage nervous patients calmly and reassuringly.
• Self-directed and able to prioritize tasks effectively within deadline-driven environments.
• Attention to detail is critical for accuracy and compliance.
• Competency in English communication, both written and verbal, sufficient to give clear instructions to patients.
• Certification from MLPAO/CSMLS is highly desirable.

Additional Details

Salary ranges between $21.00 and $24.75 per hour, decided based on experience and educational background. Dynacare proudly provides health and wellness benefits, RRSP matching, an employee stock purchase program, and opportunities for internal career growth within a respectful and inclusive workplace. The company utilizes AI tools to streamline recruitment but ensures all hiring decisions are human-led. Applicants must submit their internal application no later than July 27, 2026, with the anticipated start date as soon as possible.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dynacare promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce, consistent with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, offering accommodations throughout the hiring process upon request.