Lab Aide

CancerCare Manitoba is a provincial agency which provides clinical and academic services and leadership for cancer control and the treatment of blood disorders. Our shared vision of a world free of cancer drives every member of our team. CancerCare Manitoba is the perfect place to thrive if you're seeking a fulfilling career in an organization that is committed to its employees' well-being and professional development.

Competition # 061-26-761020301

Posting End Date: March 18, 2026

City: Winnipeg

Work Location: MacCharles

Department: Paul Albrechtsen Research Institute 

Union: CUPE FS

Hiring Status: Permanent

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

FTE: 0.50

Anticipated Shift: Days

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $19.947 /$20.530 /$21.137 /$21.755 /$22.394 /$23.051 

Job Summary:

The Lab Aide is responsible for cleaning a wide variety of laboratory glassware, plasticware, equipment for researchers within Paul Albrechtesen Research Institute. Incumbent is responsible for providing essential services including sterilizing solutions and dryware used in experimental work. In addition, the incumbent maintains the cleanliness of the Wash-up Room, lab sink areas and assorted joint-use areas. 

Qualifications:

Education

• Successful completion of Grade 12 education or equivalent 

Experience

• Experience working in a laboratory environment is preferred

An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to work under minimal supervision
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to follow details instructions

Physical Demands and Working Conditions 

• Ability to perform physical activities such as; bending, twisting, and heavy lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs
• Ability to stand and move around for extended periods of time.
• Incumbent is exposed frequently to high temperatures, humidity and working with unpleasant odours.

Other

• Must have satisfactory employment record
• Must be legally able to work in Canada
• Ability to speak French 

Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed and current resume, plus a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the above qualifications and the above competition number.

This position is subject to a Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search, an Adult Abuse Registry Check and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

CancerCare Manitoba is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment processes and work environment.  If you are contacted by CancerCare Manitoba regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if accommodation measures must be taken to enable you to apply and be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

We thank all that apply and advise that only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.