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Laboratory Instructor Jobs in Vancouver, BC (NOW HIRING)

Research Assistant

Vancouver, BC · On-site

CA$27.47 - CA$32.68/hr

... Laboratory | Centre for Brain Health | Faculty of Medicine Compensation Range $27.47 - $32.68 CAD ... and supervision of instructors and other research team members. The individual must be ...

Kinesiologist

Vancouver, BC · On-site

CA$40/hr

Staff - Non Union Job Category Miscellaneous Staff Job ProfileMisc Staff Hourly - Sport Instructor Job Title Kinesiologist Department Cresswell Laboratory | Centre for Brain Health | Faculty of ...

Laboratory Instructor information

What is the difference between Laboratory Instructor vs Laboratory Technician?

AspectLaboratory InstructorLaboratory Technician
Required CredentialsTypically a bachelor's degree in a science field; teaching certification may be preferredAssociate's or bachelor's degree in a science or technical field; specialized certifications may be advantageous
Work EnvironmentEducational settings such as colleges or universities, leading labs and instructing studentsResearch labs, industrial settings, or healthcare facilities performing technical tasks
Employer & Industry UsageEducational institutions, academiaResearch institutions, healthcare, industry

Laboratory Instructors primarily focus on teaching and guiding students in laboratory settings within educational institutions, often requiring teaching credentials. Laboratory Technicians perform technical and operational tasks in research or industrial labs, emphasizing hands-on technical skills. While both roles involve laboratory work, their main functions and work environments differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Laboratory Instructor job openings in Vancouver, BC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution.

Medical Lab Assistant Instructor

Western Community College

Surrey, BC • On-site

CA$27 - CA$30/hr

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Job description

About WCC


Western Community College is a privately held provider of post-secondary education in British Columbia, offering a Bachelor of Hospitality Management degree program and more than 65 career training diploma and certificate programs in the fields of business, accounting, healthcare, education, hospitality, information technology, legal studies, and warehousing, using industry-based market-driven curriculums. We provide a dynamic, collaborative, and engaging learning environment to our students with a very high standard of community-driven post-secondary education.


Western Community College has been a pioneer in offering various health care programs. With the intent to offer the Medical Lab Assistant program, WCC invites applications from eligible and experienced candidates for the position of Instructor for the Medical Lab Assistant Program.


Job Title: MLA Instructor


Responsibilities:

  • Participate in the development of curriculum as per the BCSLS Competencies for Lab Assistants.
  • Provide excellent learning and teaching experiences for students
  • Participate in the academic progress of students through constant evaluation and feedback
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to support a high-quality learning environment.
  • Contribute to and support a healthy, collegial and scholarly work environment through professional practice and professional development.

Qualifications:

  • Certified Medical Lab Assistant with more than 10 years of work experience working in the field OR teaching experience of more than 2 years in the same field.
  • For the teaching laboratory section, the required qualification is a Certified Medical Laboratory Technologist.


Employment Type: 

  • Fixed Term Contract from September 2, 2026, to January 21, 2027


Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday from 4 PM to 9:30 PM


Work Location: In person