Laboratory Technician -CVH Microbiology

Position:  Laboratory Technician

Dept.: Laboratory Medicine & Genetics 

Posting ID: 7722

Role Level: AT05.12($33.57hr-$38.38hr)

Status: Temporary Full Time (12 months)

Site: Credit Valley Hospital 

Shift: All shifts

Posted: June 16- 2026

Internal Deadline: June 23-2026

Trillium Health Partners is one of Canada’s largest community-based teaching hospitals, serving the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, West Toronto, and surrounding communities through the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital, the Queensway Health Centre, the Reactivation care Centre (Church Site) and the new THP-UHN Reactivation Care Centre. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, and courage, and through our strategic roadmap, Plan to 2030, we are creating a new kind of health care - defined not by illness, but by the health and well-being of people and communities. 

The Microbiology Laboratory Technician is responsible for supporting the daily operations of the Microbiology lab by preparing and processing clinical specimens, maintaining lab supplies and equipment, and performing routine laboratory duties. The technician ensures that samples are handled accurately and efficiently in compliance with quality, safety, and infection control standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive, accession, centrifuge, aliquot, label, and distribute patient specimens for microbiological analysis 
• Prepare culture media and plates; perform sample plating and streaking; assist with Gram staining and routine assays 
• Maintain accurate records through laboratory information systems and manual logs 
• Calibrate and clean instruments (e.g., centrifuges, incubators); uphold lab safety and cleanliness standards
• Order and manage supplies; participate in quality control 
• Operate microbiology instruments and perform related technical tasks
• Other duties may be assigned based on operational needs

Qualifications:

• Completion of an accredited Lab Technician program; OSMT/CSMLS or equivalent certification required (or willing to obtain within 6 months)
• Proficient in aseptic techniques, plate streaking, and sample prep 
• Hands‑on experience using laboratory information systems; strong data entry and record-keeping skills 
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Candidate must be available for all shifts including; days, evenings, nights, and weekends

Candidate must be available for all shifts including; days, evenings, nights, and weekends

To pursue this career opportunity, please visit our website: www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca

 Candidates are selected on the basis of their skill, ability, experience, and qualifications.

Where these factors are relatively equal seniority shall govern providing the successful applicant.

 Trillium Health Partners’ (THP) is an equal opportunity employer who values the importance of antiracism work and is committed to integrating antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion best practices throughout THP operations, policies and culture. Therefore, we ask that even if you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We encourage all applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code based on race, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nations, Métis or Inuk/Inuit person to consider this opportunity.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

Our organization may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence (AI) or algorithm-assisted systems, to support the initial review of applications. These tools are used only to assist our recruiters and hiring managers; all hiring decisions include meaningful human involvement and final review.

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Trillium Health Partners is identified under the French Language Services Act.

We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. 

Trillium Health Partners is one of Canada’s largest community-based teaching hospitals. Our team of more than 17,000 people serves the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, west Toronto, and surrounding communities through the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital, the Queensway Health Centre, and nine satellite locations. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, and courage, and through our strategic roadmap, Plan to 2030, we are creating a new kind of health care - defined not by illness, but by the health and well-being of people and communities.