Health Lab Assistant (Terrace)

Coast Mountain College (CMTN), Terrace Campus, invites applications for a regular full-time Health Lab Assistant role commencing April 21, 2026. We are seeking a passionate individual who wants to join us in our goal to become the college of choice for experiential, place-based learning allowing students to learn both in the classroom and in the spectacular outdoor spaces that are so unique to this part of Canada. Salary will be in accordance with the BCGEU Support Staff, Level 9: $2,361.10 biweekly plus a comprehensive benefits plan.

At Coast Mountain College (CMTN), we are dedicated to nurturing a vibrant and welcoming community where inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility, and interculturalism are fundamental values and form the lynchpin for guiding principle.

We acknowledge the historic and ongoing barriers that impact students, employees, and community members, and we are determined to identify and address these obstacles through meaningful dialogue, informed policy, and sustained action. Our institution is committed to creating an environment across all CMTN campuses where students and employees feel safe, valued, and supported.

Duties: Assists and supports faculty in the teaching and supervision of students in the nursing lab and clinical placements; assists faculty with the operation/maintenance of the nursing labs for health programs including Northern Collaborative Baccalaureate of Nursing Program (Years 1 & 2) Applied/Licensed Practical Nursing, and Health Care Assistant Programs.

Duties will include but will not be limited to the following:

• Assisting with supervision of students and monitoring student activities in the lab
• Demonstrating equipment use and specifics in procedure and lab material
• Providing immediate response to lab emergencies for safety and equipment (sharps, eye care, MSI)
• Maintaining currency of policy and procedure manuals from Northern Health Authority
• Ensuring labs are maintained in good order
• Preparing and maintaining an inventory list for the labs, collaborating with Program Coordinators to determine inventory needs
• Inputting requisitions received from faculty for clinical placements in HSPNet and collating/confirming clinical practice requirements are met (SPECO, etc.)
• Working with managers and health coordinators to support program accreditation work with BCCNP (e.g. HCA and PN programs) as well as CRNBC, CASN and others
• Supporting regional program delivery (i.e.: lab inventory, lab set-up, etc.)
• All other related duties of similar scope and complexity

Qualifications/Skills:  Minimum qualifications include a 1-2 year diploma in Health Sciences (i.e. Nursing, Kinesiology, Physiotherapy, or Health Care Assistant; current BC registration as a LPN, RN, or PRN is preferred) as well as recent experience working in an educational institution nursing, lab and/or clinical setting.  The successful candidate must have recent knowledge of WHMIS and safety procedures. They must be adaptable, flexible and comfortable with change and have excellent interpersonal and team skills.  An equivalent combination of experience and education will be considered.

To apply please send a cover letter, quoting competition #26.031B, and an up-to-date resume to:

Coast Mountain College, Human Resources, Email: apply@coastmountaincollege.ca

NOTE: Only complete applications (with a cover letter and resume included) received to the above noted email address will be considered.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

Individuals who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process, may contact HR in confidence, prior to the closing date.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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