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Medical Laboratory Technologist I
@ Canadian Blood Services
Edmonton, Alberta
Requirements summary:
- Application requirements:
- All employees must apply via the internal career page .
- If you are looking for a rewarding experience with a values and mission-driven team, join Canada’s Lifeline and make a meaningful difference.
- The Testing team is responsible for routine and complex serology testing including the running of automated equipment, and the preparation and quality control of reagents in the prenatal…
- • Performs required testing on perinatal specimens.
- • Performs other related duties as required.
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-12
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-13
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-13
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Canadian Blood Services
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Together, we are Canada’s Lifeline
Full company description
We are Canada’s biological lifeline. We are the connection between the sincere generosity of donors and the heartfelt appreciation of recipients, between the profound discoveries of science and the joyful restoration of health. As such, we are nationally responsible for a secure system of life essentials for transfusion or transplantation that’s reliable, accessible and sustainable. That’s why our organization must be efficient, our performance disciplined. We must work as one with our colleagues and partners at all levels. We must be prudent yet smart, rigorous yet agile, capable yet concerned. And we must be innovative, reinventing today so we can find better answers for tomorrow. In a very real way, what we do affects the well-being of all Canadians and every day we must earn their trust. We make a difference and in that, we take great pride Canadian Blood Services strives to create informative and engaging communities on social media. We ask that users heed our Community Guidelines
- LinkedIn followers
- 74,020
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 3,702
- Reported office locations
- 1800 Alta Vista Drive, Ottawa, Ontario K1G 4J5, CA
- Business categories
- CRM
- Information Technology
- Association
- Other recorded names
- Canadian Blood Services
- Specialties
- Health Care
- Not-for-Profit
- Blood Donation
- Stem Cell Donation
- Cord Blood Donation
- Organ
- Eye and Tissue Donation
- plasma donation
- platelet donations
- and plasma
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
We are Canada’s biological lifeline. We are the connection between the sincere generosity of donors and the heartfelt appreciation of recipients, between the profound discoveries of science and the joyful restoration of health. As such, we are nationally responsible for a secure system of life essentials for transfusion or transplantation that’s reliable, accessible and sustainable. That’s why our organization must…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Non-profit Organizations |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Ottawa, Ontario |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 1998 |
| Specialties | Health CareNot-for-ProfitBlood DonationStem Cell DonationCord Blood DonationOrganEye and Tissue Donationplasma donationplatelet donationsand plasma |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 50 |
| View page |
Job category: Laboratory and phlebotomy
Job posting ID: 9470
Employment status: Temporary full-time
Position's anticipated start date: 2027-01-25
Position's anticipated end date: 2028-02-04
Possible schedule/FTE: 1.0
Classification: HSAA - EDM/RD
Salary/Rate of pay: $36.55
Application deadline: 2026-11-18
- This external job posting may close earlier than the advertised deadline. We recommend applying as soon as possible.
Application requirements:
- Your up-to-date resume.
- We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process.
Do you currently work for Canadian Blood Services? All employees must apply via the internal career page.
Together, we can make all the difference in the lives of others.
Be part of a dynamic, collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving lives. Thousands of patients depend on us every day for reliable access to safe blood, plasma, stem cells and organs and tissues.
If you are looking for a rewarding experience with a values and mission-driven team, join Canada’s Lifeline and make a meaningful difference.
We acknowledge that the work of Canadian Blood Services spans many Territories and Treaty areas across the country, and we are grateful for the Traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who have guided us in this important work. We recognize the land and waters that have inspired our work and offer gratitude to those Indigenous peoples on whose territory we work, live and play.
About the role
Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Temporary Full Time Medical Laboratory Technologist to join our dynamic Testing team in Edmonton.
The Testing team is responsible for routine and complex serology testing including the running of automated equipment, and the preparation and quality control of reagents in the prenatal areas of the laboratory in accordance with all provincial laboratory accreditation and regulatory requirements and Canadian Blood Services policies, procedures and practices.
Formula for success:
• Receives, accessions and prepares specimens for testing.
• Performs required testing on perinatal specimens.
• Evaluates testing, prepares reports and communicates results to customers.
• Performs antibody identification by various test methods.
• Performs phenotype testing of patient samples.
• Prepares appropriate quality control testing on reagents used.
• Maintains equipment and laboratory areas.
• Performs other related duties as required.
Desired education and skills:
• Degree or Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technologist program.
• Current MLT (CMLTA) practice permit.
• Experience with Transfusion Medicine/Red Cell Serology is an asset.
• Experience with current laboratory information system is an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent customer services skills.
• Ability to work accurately with attention to detail.
• Strong organization and time management skills including the ability to set priorities and manage multiple tasks.
• Superior problem solving and decision-making skills.
What we can offer you:
• Percentage accrued for vacation.
• Defined Benefits Pension Plan.
• Employee discounts, wellness programs, and much more.
What you can expect:
- Shift/hours-Monday-Friday 7am to 3pm.
Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.
If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply by providing your up-to-date resume. This could be your first step towards a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those considered for an interview or those invited to participate in an assessment will be contacted. Emails are sent directly from our system, to ensure you receive them please add [email protected] and [email protected] to your safe senders list.
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