Location: Ottawa, ON, On-site (5 days per week)
Language: Strong written and verbal English communication skills
Duration: 3-month contract (with the possibility of an extension) 
Background Check Requirement: Criminal Background and Covid-19 Vaccination Verification 

About the Opportunity
Join a collaborative healthcare environment where your attention to detail and organizational skills will directly support the timely processing of important laboratory work. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a busy administrative team while gaining valuable experience in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.

Working alongside experienced professionals, you'll receive hands-on training and ongoing support as you help manage a significant backlog of consults. Your work will play an important role in ensuring specimens and documentation are accurately tracked throughout the processing lifecycle.

What’s In It for You
• Gain valuable experience in a respected healthcare environment
• Receive comprehensive training and ongoing support from an experienced team
• Work in a collaborative workplace that values accuracy, teamwork, and continuous learning
• Opportunity for contract extension based on operational requirements

Your Responsibilities
• You'll receive, log, label, and track incoming specimens and related documentation with a high degree of accuracy
• You'll assign unique identifiers to specimens while ensuring all information is recorded correctly
• You'll maintain accurate records to support tracking from receipt through processing and reporting
• You'll help manage a high volume of work while maintaining strong attention to detail and meeting timelines
• You'll collaborate with the administrative team to support daily operational priorities

Skills and Qualifications
• Previous administrative or office support experience in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
• Comfortable working with data entry and tracking documentation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• A basic understanding of anatomy is considered an asset

Why Partner with Altis
If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals.All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.