Laboratory Assistant

Make an Impact Where It Matters Most — Join Us in Chilliwack, Hope, Abbotsford, Mission BC!

Calling all Laboratory Assistants and Medical Lab Assistants: Ready to bring your skills somewhere they truly make a difference? 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, Hope, Abbotsford, Mission 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 , Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre, Mission Memorial Hospital & Fraser Canyon Hospital, 1275 7th Ave, Hope, BC V0X 1L4, 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, Hope, Abbotsford, Mission

Are you passionate about patient care and ready to bring your lab skills to a tight-knit, supportive team in beautiful Chilliwack, Hope, Abbotsford, Mission? 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 Chilliwack, Hope, Abbotsford, Mission if you already don’t live here?

Nature at Your Doorstep: Wake up to breathtaking mountain views, endless hiking trails, lakes, and outdoor adventures — all without sacrificing the comforts of a thriving, growing community
Affordability & Space: Enjoy larger living spaces and affordable housing compared to the city, perfect for setting down roots or starting a new chapter.
Easy Access: Stay connected — Vancouver is just a drive away for big-city amenities, while you enjoy peace, fresh air, and a true sense of community daily.

Why Join Us?

Core Lab Experience: Gain hands-on exposure in a fully equipped core laboratory environment. Build your technical expertise and expand your professional toolbox.
Build Your Seniority & Leadership Skills: Take initiative, showcase your leadership, and be part of a team that values growth, mentorship, and resourcefulness.
Grow Your Network: Work closely with a wide variety of healthcare professionals. Build strong relationships, strengthen your skills, and become a key player in a connected, supportive network.
Sharpen Your Toolkit: The hospitals in Hope, Abbotsford, Mission and Chilliwack encourage innovation, communication, problem-solving, and leadership. You'll be empowered to take initiative, find creative solutions, and make a real impact every day.
Mentorship and Development: Join a team committed to your success. Receive mentorship, leadership coaching, and opportunities to develop into senior roles.
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy predictable schedules and a pace of life that lets you truly balance your career goals with personal wellness.
Be part of an amazing team that really emphasizes quality and patient care: Provincial Laboratory Medicine Services (PLMS) works collaboratively with partners such as, Fraser Health , Vancouver Coastal Health and Providence Health Care, to ensure the laboratory system is meeting the needs of British Columbians
Competitive Compensation & Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a highly competitive compensation package, with an hourly wage or $29.27 if. In addition, enjoy a robust benefits package that includes paid vacation, sick time, time in lieu, overtime opportunities, and comprehensive health and dental coverage depending on the status of the position. Your well-being is our priority, and we are committed to offering you the support and flexibility you deserve.

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
Our ideal candidate lives in Langley, Abbotsford, Popkum, Agassiz & Harrison Hot Springs, Hope

Find Your Balance, Build Your Career in the Fraser Valley: Join Our Lab Team in Chilliwack, Hope, Abbotsford, Mission!
Job Type: CasualWage: $31.06/hour + 13% in lieuHours/Days of Work: Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends at CGH, FCH, MMH and ARHLocation: This position supports a Fraser Health Authority Site and may require you to work at sites located at Chilliwack General Hospital (45600 Menholm Rd, Chilliwack, BC V2P 1P7) , Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre, 32900 Marshall Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2S 0C2, Mission Memorial Hospital, 7324 Hurd St, Mission, BC V2V 3H5, Fraser Canyon Hospital, 1275 7th Ave, Hope, BC V0X 1L4Requisition# 201480E

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, Hope, Abbotsford, Mission is where you can thrive
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 [email protected] 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

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 [email protected].
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.