Job requirements Medical Laboratory Technologist in Canada
Find out what you typically need to work as a medical laboratory technologist in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120).
Employment requirements
This is what you typically need for the job.
- A two- or three-year college program in medical laboratory technology is required and a period of supervised practical training may be required.
- Registration with a regulatory body is required in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta.
- Certification by the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science is usually required by employers.
- Combined laboratory and X-ray technicians require completion of a combined laboratory X-ray technology program.
- Some employers may require a university science degree for specialized medical laboratory technologists.
Professional certification and licensing
You might need to get a certification from a regulatory authority before you start working. Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.
Alberta
Job title
Outdoor Sport And Recreation Guide; Hunting And Fishing Guide; Guide Outfitter
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Alberta Professional Outfitters Society (APOS)
Manitoba
Job title
Hunting Guide
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Manitoba Sustainable Development - Wildlife Branch
Newfoundland and Labrador
Job title
Hunting Guide
Regulated
Nova Scotia
Job title
Fishing Guide
Regulated
Job title
Hunting And Fishing Guide
Regulated
Job title
Hunting Guide
Regulated
Saskatchewan
Job title
Outfitter
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment
Yukon
Job title
Chief Guide
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Environment Yukon, Government of Yukon
Job title
Assistant Guide
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Environment Yukon, Government of Yukon
Job title
Hunting Guide
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Department Enviroment, Energy and Climate Change
Do you want to work in another province or territory?
If you are already certified to work in a regulated occupation in your province or territory, it will be easier for you to have your certification recognized in another province or territory. See the Workers Mobility's website to learn more.
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