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Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) & Laboratory Assistant (MLA) – Nunavut | $55–$85/Hour | Travel Contracts

Support Essential Diagnostic Services. Experience Canada's North. Make a Difference Through Laboratory Medicine.

Augury Healthcare is recruiting experienced Medical Laboratory Technologists (MLTs) and Medical Laboratory Assistants (MLAs) for travel contract opportunities across Nunavut.

We are seeking qualified laboratory professionals who are interested in supporting essential diagnostic services in northern and remote healthcare communities.

Laboratory professionals play a critical role in delivering timely and accurate patient care. From collecting and processing specimens to performing complex laboratory testing, their contributions help physicians and healthcare teams make informed clinical decisions.

These opportunities are ideal for experienced MLTs and MLAs who enjoy working in healthcare environments, take pride in accuracy and quality, and are looking to expand their professional experience in Northern Canada.

Position Details

• Positions: Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) and Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA)
• Location: Nunavut, Canada
• Employment Type: Full-Time / Temporary Travel Contract Opportunities
• Contract Length: Based on assignment requirements, with potential extensions
• Start Date: Based on available placements
• Shift Types: Days, evenings, nights, weekends, and rotational schedules depending on facility requirements
• Travel: Flights available for eligible, approved assignments
• Accommodations: Accommodation support for approved placements
• Transportation: Vehicle rental where authorized and required
• Meals: Eligible meal expenses reimbursed according to applicable assignment guidelines

Compensation:

• Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT): $75.00–$85.00 per hour
• Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA): $55.00–$65.00 per hour

Final compensation will depend on professional classification, qualifications, experience, and assignment requirements.

Specific locations, contract terms, and schedules will be confirmed with qualified candidates before placement.

About Augury Healthcare

Augury Healthcare is a Canadian healthcare staffing and recruitment agency dedicated to connecting qualified healthcare professionals with meaningful opportunities across Canada.

We support established healthcare organizations through staffing and recruitment solutions in laboratory medicine, diagnostic imaging, nursing, respiratory therapy, rehabilitation, acute care, and other specialized healthcare services.

Our team recognizes the important contribution laboratory professionals make to ensuring accurate diagnostic testing, patient safety, and effective clinical decision-making.

We are committed to providing responsive communication, dependable recruitment support, and assistance throughout onboarding and assignment preparation.

At Augury Healthcare, we believe that every healthcare professional plays an important role in delivering quality patient care.

Why Work With Augury Healthcare?

Working in laboratory services in Northern Canada provides valuable opportunities to apply your professional skills while supporting essential healthcare services.

Benefits may include:

• Competitive hourly compensation based on professional classification
• MLT compensation of $75.00–$85.00 per hour
• MLA compensation of $55.00–$65.00 per hour
• Travel and flight arrangements for approved assignments
• Accommodation coordination
• Vehicle rental where authorized
• Reimbursement of eligible meal expenses
• Opportunities to gain experience in northern healthcare environments
• Flexible contract arrangements depending on assignment availability
• Potential contract extensions
• Dedicated recruitment and onboarding support
• Payroll and assignment assistance
• Access to future laboratory opportunities across Canada

Travel-related arrangements and reimbursements are subject to assignment eligibility, guidelines, and prior approval.

Positions Available1. Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT)

Pay Rate: $75.00–$85.00 per hour

As a Medical Laboratory Technologist, you will perform clinical laboratory testing and diagnostic procedures to support patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.

You will work collaboratively with healthcare teams while maintaining high standards of laboratory quality, accuracy, and patient safety.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include:

• Performing diagnostic laboratory testing and analysis
• Processing and analyzing biological specimens
• Performing testing in hematology, chemistry, microbiology, transfusion medicine, or other applicable laboratory disciplines
• Operating, calibrating, and maintaining laboratory instruments
• Completing quality control and quality assurance procedures
• Identifying and troubleshooting testing or equipment issues
• Ensuring accurate documentation and reporting of test results
• Communicating critical laboratory findings according to established protocols
• Following laboratory safety, biosafety, and infection prevention standards
• Maintaining appropriate specimen handling, storage, and tracking procedures
• Supporting efficient laboratory operations and workflow
• Collaborating with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams

Qualifications – Medical Laboratory Technologist

Successful candidates should have:

• Recognized Medical Laboratory Technology diploma or degree
• Relevant professional certification, such as CSMLS, where required
• Eligibility to practise in Nunavut
• Minimum two years of recent professional Medical Laboratory Technologist experience
• Experience performing diagnostic laboratory testing in a clinical setting
• Strong understanding of laboratory quality control and safety procedures
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot laboratory equipment
• Strong technical, analytical, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Willingness to travel to northern healthcare facilities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Generalist Medical Laboratory Technologist experience
• Experience across multiple laboratory disciplines
• Previous hospital or acute care laboratory experience
• Experience with laboratory information systems
• Previous rural, remote, or northern healthcare experience

2. Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA)

Pay Rate: $55.00–$65.00 per hour

As a Medical Laboratory Assistant, you will support laboratory operations through specimen collection, processing, preparation, and related technical and administrative activities.

You will help ensure specimens are collected, labelled, handled, and prepared accurately to support timely diagnostic testing.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include:

• Collecting blood and other clinical specimens according to established procedures
• Performing phlebotomy where trained and authorized
• Preparing, labelling, and processing laboratory specimens
• Confirming patient identification and specimen accuracy
• Receiving and organizing specimens for laboratory testing
• Supporting specimen transportation and storage procedures
• Operating basic laboratory equipment within the MLA scope of practice
• Maintaining accurate laboratory documentation
• Supporting quality assurance and infection prevention standards
• Preparing laboratory supplies and monitoring inventory
• Maintaining clean, safe, and organized work areas
• Providing professional and respectful patient service
• Collaborating with Medical Laboratory Technologists and other healthcare professionals

Qualifications – Medical Laboratory Assistant

Successful candidates should have:

• Recognized Medical Laboratory Assistant certificate or equivalent accepted qualification
• Minimum two years of relevant professional Medical Laboratory Assistant experience
• Experience in specimen collection, phlebotomy, and specimen processing
• Strong knowledge of laboratory safety and infection prevention
• Understanding of patient identification and specimen handling procedures
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Willingness to travel to northern healthcare facilities

Preferred Qualifications:

• CSMLS Medical Laboratory Assistant certification or other recognized certification
• Previous experience in hospital or clinical laboratory environments
• Experience using laboratory information systems
• Experience performing phlebotomy with diverse patient populations
• Previous northern, rural, or remote healthcare experience

Important Information for Applicants

Medical Laboratory Technologists and Medical Laboratory Assistants have different educational qualifications, professional responsibilities, and scopes of practice.

Applicants will be considered only for assignments that match their training, certifications, and professional experience.

Candidates are not required to qualify for both positions.

Please identify whether you are applying as an MLT or MLA when submitting your application.

Assignment Locations

Opportunities may be available in healthcare facilities across Nunavut, including:

• Regional hospitals
• Clinical laboratories
• Northern healthcare facilities
• Remote communities requiring laboratory and diagnostic support

Specific facility locations, work schedules, and contract durations will depend on available assignments.

Support Essential Healthcare Services in Canada's North

Laboratory services are fundamental to safe, timely, and effective healthcare.

From specimen collection to complex diagnostic testing, Medical Laboratory Technologists and Medical Laboratory Assistants help healthcare teams deliver essential patient care.

Your professional expertise can contribute to maintaining diagnostic services and supporting communities where dependable laboratory staffing is especially important.

Whether you're an experienced travel laboratory professional or considering a northern assignment for the first time, Augury Healthcare welcomes your application.

How to Apply

Apply directly through Indeed or email your updated resume to admin@auguryhealth.ca.

You may also visit www.auguryhealth.ca.

Please include:

• Full name and current province
• Position applying for: MLT or MLA
• Years of relevant professional laboratory experience
• Current certifications and applicable registration status
• Areas of laboratory specialization, if applicable
• Phlebotomy experience, if applying as an MLA
• Earliest available start date
• Preferred contract duration
• Previous travel or northern healthcare experience, if applicable

Apply today and explore rewarding Medical Laboratory opportunities with Augury Healthcare in Nunavut.

Equal Opportunity Employer & Accommodation Statement

Augury Healthcare is committed to providing an inclusive, respectful, and accessible recruitment process.

We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital or family status, disability, or any other characteristic protected under applicable human rights legislation.

Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the recruitment, interviewing, and selection process upon request.

All recruitment decisions are based on professional qualifications, relevant experience, and assignment requirements.

Pay: $55.00-$85.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 60.0 per week

Benefits:

• Commuter benefits
• Company events
• Discounted or free food
• Mileage reimbursement
• On-site parking
• Relocation assistance

Experience:

• MLT/MLA: 1 year (required)

Work Location: On the road