Laboratory Assistant - Production - Float

Job category: Laboratory and phlebotomy
Job posting ID: 9209

Employment status: Regular full-time
Position's anticipated start date: 2026-11-02
Possible schedule/FTE: 1.0
Number of positions available: 2

Classification: HEU 180
Salary/Rate of pay: $31.06

Application deadline: 2026-09-21

• 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.

About the role

Canadian Blood Services is looking for two Regular full-time Laboratory Assistant - Floats to join our dynamic Production team in BC - Vancouver.

The Production team is responsible for supporting Canadian Blood Services by manufacturing, releasing and distributing blood products, including the processing of whole blood collections to the final products. In this role, you will be working on the frontlines, assisting in the production of blood components that provide life-saving treatments for Canadians by providing technical assistance and maintaining the laboratory, all laboratory equipment and test instruments.

Formula for success

• Drawing on your laboratory experience, you will be receiving, assessing and producing whole blood, apheresis platelets and plasma into requested blood components.
• Utilizing your knowledge and understanding of blood component production, you will be assisting the laboratory manager in the development and evaluation of procedures.
• Using your excellent organizational skills, you will be involved in the maintenance of appropriate documentation and records related to inventory in compliance with Canadian Blood Services operational procedures and work instructions.
• Applying your ability to be proactive and ensure excellence, you will be performing routine maintenance of equipment and work areas to ensure safety and quality of blood products.

Desired education and skills

• Completion of Grade 12 plus Laboratory Assistant Certificate and one year of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize workload and function effectively under pressure.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

What we offer you

• Paid vacation and statutory holidays.
• Premiums paid according to the collective agreement.
• Comprehensive group health, dental and vision benefits for you and your family.
• Defined benefit pension plan.

What you can expect

• Works a rotational schedule. Start and stop times: 06:00 to 14:00, 14:00 to 22:00, 22:00 to 06:00. Rest days: Sunday/Monday or Monday/Tuesday or Tuesday/Wednesday or Wednesday/Thursday or Thursday/Friday or Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday.
• Floats cover shifts for vacation, stats, special leave and sick calls.
• Physical requirements - ability to lift weight up to 10 kg (22 lbs.).

If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply! This could be your next step towards a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives.

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.

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.

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. Applicants who require accommodation should discuss their needs with us.

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