Medical Labs jobs in Richmond, BC

If you’re an experienced Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) looking for a meaningful career move—and a change in lifestyle—Island Health welcomes you. As an essential member of the healthcare team, your expertise plays a critical role in patient diagnosis, treatment, and care outcomes every day. Join a team that values your knowledge, recognizes the impact of your work, and invests in your professional growth.

What You’ll Do

At Island Health, MLTs work closely with interdisciplinary teams in fast-paced healthcare environments where their expertise, accuracy, and collaboration directly support real-time clinical decisions every day. Your responsibilities and duties are:

• Perform laboratory testing and analysis in accordance with established procedures and quality standards.
• Collect, prepare, process, and transport laboratory specimens.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and documentation using computerized systems.
• Perform instrument calibration, maintenance, and reagent preparation.
• Monitor and manage laboratory inventory, supplies, and blood products.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Review quality control results and assist with troubleshooting to ensure accurate testing outcomes.

What You Will Need to Apply

• Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) certification as a Medical Laboratory Technologist.
• Graduation from a recognized diploma program in Medical Laboratory Technology.
• Completion of core laboratory related courses or one year of recent, related experience within the last six years in the core laboratory section of the laboratory (or equivalent).
• Successful completion of recognized competency assessment exam and registration in the relevant field(s) of practice in accordance with the Canadian Alliance of Medical Laboratory Professionals Regulators (CAMLPR) pathways.

What We Offer

At Island Health, laboratory professionals can build long-term careers supported by competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, a strong pension plan, internal mobility, and opportunities across urban, community, and rural practice settings throughout Vancouver Island.

• Competitive salary: $38.93 – $48.59 per hour plus applicable shift differentials
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental and vision
• Municipal Pension Plan with employer contributions
• 4 weeks paid vacation (prorated to FTE) plus 13 statutory holidays
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Relocation assistance may be available for eligible candidates

Build a meaningful, sustainable healthcare career here. Apply today.

Island Health offers programs and services on the unceded and traditional territories of the Coast Salish, Nuu-chah-nulth and Kwakwaka’wakw Peoples. As an organization, we are committed to cultural safety and humility and we demonstrate this through our actions to address Indigenous-specific racism, systemic racism and the ongoing impacts of colonialism.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $38.93-$48.59 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Application question(s):

• Are you willing to relocate to Vancouver Island, BC for this position?

Education:

• DCS / DEC (required)

Licence/Certification:

• CSMLS certification as a Medical Laboratory Technologist (required)

Work Location: In person