Posted 2 months ago
Medical Lab Assistant Practicum Coordinator
@ Western Community College
Surrey, British Columbia
Overview
Western Community College is hiring a Medical Lab Assistant Practicum Coordinator to run the day-to-day delivery of its Medical Laboratory Assistant program in British Columbia. The role coordinates academic and practicum activities, monitors student progress and readiness, supports instructors, and manages lab resources and program records. The posting is full-time and asks for a certified Medical Laboratory Technologist with recent laboratory experience.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate the academic and operational delivery of the MLA program
- Monitor student progress, attendance and practicum readiness
- Support recruitment and scheduling of MLA instructors
- Coordinate laboratory equipment, supplies and safety procedures
- Maintain program records and participate in curriculum reviews
Requirements summary:
- Certified Medical Laboratory Technologist in good standing with CSMLS
- At least 2 years of recent laboratory work experience
- Teaching experience preferred
- Strong organizational, communication and leadership skills
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 27.5 |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office, Laboratory, School |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Certified Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT), CSMLS |
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Western Community College
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About Us
Western Community College is a privately held provider of post-secondary education in British Columbia, offering a Bachelor of Hospitality Management degree program and more than 65 career training diploma and certificate programs in the fields of business, accounting, healthcare, education, hospitality, information technology, legal studies, and warehousing, using industry-based market-driven curriculums. We provide a dynamic, collaborative, and engaging learning environment to our students with a very high standard of community-driven post-secondary education.
Western Community College has been a pioneer in delivering healthcare education programs across British Columbia. We are currently seeking a qualified and experienced Medical Lab Assistant Practicum Coordinator to support the successful delivery of our Medical Laboratory Assistant program.
The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating program and practicum activities, supporting students and instructors, monitoring student progress and practicum readiness, and ensuring program requirements and learning outcomes are successfully achieved. This position is ideal for a healthcare professional with strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills who is passionate about supporting the next generation of Medical Laboratory Assistants.
Job Title: Medical Lab Assistant Practicum Coordinator
Responsibilities
- Coordinate the overall academic and operational delivery of the MLA program.
- Collaborate with instructors and college departments to ensure effective program delivery.
- Ensure curriculum, assessments, laboratory activities, and practicum experiences meet established program standards and learning outcomes.
- Monitor student academic progress, attendance, and practicum readiness and address concerns as required.
- Support the recruitment, orientation, scheduling, and ongoing guidance of MLA instructors.
- Coordinate laboratory requirements, including equipment, supplies, safety procedures, and instructional resources.
- Collaborate with the Practicum/Employment Coordinator to support student placements and practicum requirements.
- Maintain accurate program records, documentation, schedules, and reports.
- Participate in curriculum reviews, program evaluations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with college policies and applicable MLA program requirements.
- Participate in advisory committee meetings and relevant industry or professional meetings as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean of Programs or senior management.
Qualifications:
For teaching Laboratory Sections:
- Certified Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) in good standing with the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS), with demonstrated experience working in a laboratory setting (at least 2 years of recent work experience in the field, preferably with teaching experience).
Schedule: 25-30 hours per week
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