Compensation
Range
$44,405 – $53,028
Role in Manitoba’s Health System
Medical laboratory assistants (MLAs) support the work of medical laboratory technologists by collecting, sorting, preparing, and processing samples for testing and analysis.
Career opportunities exist across Manitoba in rural, northern and urban settings. Visit the current opportunities page to view job postings or fill out this form to connect with a recruiter.
To learn more about becoming a medical laboratory assistant, visit the prospective students page.
Licensing and Professional Resources
Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science
The Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) is the national certifying body and national professional society for medical laboratory assistants in all Canadian provinces and territories, except Quebec.
Completion of the CSMLS National Certification Examination is preferred, but is not required, to work as an MLA in Manitoba. To be eligible to write this exam, you must have graduated from an EQual™ accredited Canadian medical laboratory educational program or have completed a Prior Learning Assessment through CSMLS.
Manitoba Association of Medical Laboratory Science
The Manitoba Association of Medical Laboratory Science (MAMLS) is the provincial professional association of CSMLS.
Union
Union representation varies based on site/region. Details are listed in each job posting.
“For me, this job is the perfect blend of meaningful interactions and support for patients and the passion for science that drew me into this profession.
It really is rewarding to do what I love and be able to provide compassionate care to others at the same time.”
– Marcos, Medical Laboratory Assistant