Medical Laboratory Technologist

Victoria, BC
On-site
Posted Oct 12, 2026
1 position

$41–$47 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Entry level

Job summary

Perform, communicate, and document diagnostic laboratory procedures, while interacting with patients, providing instructions, and collecting specimens while preserving sample integrity. Perform venipuncture and operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments.

Job details

About Calian At Calian, we help organizations overcome obstacles, manage risks, and drive progress. Since 1982, we’ve grown from a small consulting firm into a trusted global company across defence, space, health, nuclear energy, public safety, and government. We create innovative solutions that tackle complex challenges and help organizations and communities stay resilient, informed, and connected. If you’re driven by purpose and energized by solving real-world challenges, we want you on our team. Calian is proud to continue a long-standing contractual relationship with the Department of National Defence (DND) to provide healthcare services to the Canadian Armed Forces. Through the Health Care Provider Contract, Calian employs health care professionals across Canada who are integral to supporting the health and wellbeing of our military members. Position Overview As a Medical Laboratory Technologist with Calian, you will be working in the laboratory at CFB Esquimalt. In this role you will enjoy the benefits of working with an established team of professionals, whose goal is to support the health and wellbeing of the Canadian Armed Forces military service members. This a Full-Time role: Monday to Friday, day time hours only, no on call and no weekends. Responsibilities In a typical day, you may: perform, communicate and record diagnostic procedures; interact with patients, provide patient instruction, and collect specimens for analysis while maintaining the sample integrity standard; perform venipuncture; operate, maintain and perform troubleshooting on all laboratory instruments to ensure their functioning. Accuracy, teamwork, and a patient-oriented approach will ensure your success in this role. Qualifications Diploma from a recognized Medical Laboratory Technology program Certificate of registration as a Medical Laboratory Technologist with the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) and have an active license with British Columbia Society of Laboratory Science (BCSLS) Certificate of Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Provider or equivalent such as Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation/Automated External Defibrillator (CPR/AED) Level C. Minimum of two years experience performing laboratory tests including, but not limited to, Haematology, Urinalysis, Chemistry, and Phlebotomy Additional Requirements You will be able to obtain a Government Security Clearance at the Reliability level $41 – $47 hourly AI Usage Disclosure At Calian, we do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen or evaluate candidates. AI tools may support backend administrative tasks, but they do not influence hiring decisions. All evaluations and decisions are made by real people on our recruitment team and hiring managers. All applicants are reviewed and only those chosen for an interview will be contacted by our recruiting team. Security clearances A security clearance and/or vulnerable sector screening might be required for this position. Our recruiter will walk you through the security clearance requirement and process. Perks and benefits Weekday hours, 7:30am – 4pm - no evenings or weekends Collaborative multidisciplinary team Easy access to onsite specialists and support services Comprehensive Health and Dental Benefits Package for applicable full time positions Related Careers Medical Radiation Technologist Victoria, BC Part Time Health Health Services 2026-09-25 Primary Care Physician Victoria, BC Part Time Health Physicians 2026-09-25 Physiotherapist Victoria, BC Part Time Health Health Services 2026-09-25

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires a diploma from a recognized Medical Laboratory Technology program, CSMLS registration, an active BCSLS license, and current Basic Life Support or equivalent CPR/AED Level C certification. Candidates must have at least two years of experience with laboratory testing, including hematology, urinalysis, chemistry, and phlebotomy, and be able to obtain Reliability-level government security clearance.