Posted 2 days ago
Medical Laboratory Assistant
@ HealthCareersInSask.ca
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Overview
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is hiring a full-time Medical Laboratory Assistant at Saskatoon City Hospital in the Anatomical Pathology (Histology) department. The role handles specimen collection and pre-analytical specimen processing, working days, nights, evenings and weekends on a 14-shift, 8-hour rotation every 3 weeks. Pay band 11 runs from $23.37 to $25.04 per hour, with a start date of December 14, 2026.
Responsibilities:
- Collect patient specimens
- Handle and process specimens before analysis
- Work in anatomical pathology histology department
Requirements summary:
- Medical Laboratory Assistant certificate
- Intermediate data entry skills
- Basic computer skills
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-06
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-06
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Hours per week | 28 |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic, Laboratory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
| Education | Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Medical Laboratory Assistant |
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Position #: 177999
Expected Start Date: December 14, 2026
Union: SEIU
Facility: Saskatoon City Hospital
City/Town: Saskatoon
Department: Anatomical Pathology - Histology
Type: Full-time regular
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days, Nights, Evenings, Weekends
Number of Hours per Rotation: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Hours of Work: Standard Hours
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band 11 $23.370 to $25.040 (3 step range)
Travel Required: No
Job Description: Responsible for specimen collection and pre-analytical specimen handling/processing.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Education
- Medical Laboratory Assistant certificate
Competencies
- Communication skills
- Intermediate - Data entry skills
- Basic - Computer skills
- Interpersonal skills
Knowledge and Abilities
- Ability to work independently
Other Information
- Valid driver's license, where required
- Required education or equivalent must be completed within a specified timeframe
- If no qualified applicants unqualified applicants may be considered
- Official Description at: //www.working-for-health.ca/supportjobevaluation
Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team.
Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.
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Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.Journal
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