Combined Laboratory & X-Ray Technologist (CLXT) Training Opportunity- Fraser Canyon Hospital(Ho[...]

Location:

This particular opportunity will support a Fraser Health Authority Site known as Chilliwack General Hospital and Fraser Canyon Hospital located at 45600 Menholm Rd, Chilliwack, BC V2P 1P7 and 1275 7th Ave, Hope, BC V0X 1L4.

Program Details

• Program Start Date: Orientation begins end of August (date TBD) and Classes begin September 2, 2025.
• Program Length: 2 years, 2027
• Application Deadline: Monday April 21st, 2025, at 10:00 AM

Why Chilliwack and Hope?

Imagine finishing your shift and stepping into a place where city convenience meets outdoor adventure. In Chilliwack and Hope, your career doesn't just grow—it flourishes alongside a lifestyle that blends mountains, rivers, and a welcoming community.

• Work Where You Belong: Join a compassionate, close-knit healthcare team in a community that values collaboration and connection.
• Balance Like Never Before: Experience affordable living without sacrificing adventure. Spend your free time hiking, biking, fishing, or exploring the stunning Fraser Valley.
• Grow Your Career: We're invested in your success, offering paid training and hands-on experience to help you thrive in both laboratory and imaging disciplines.
• Make a Difference: Your role as a Combined Laboratory & X-Ray Technologist (CLXT) is vital in delivering patient-centered care, supporting rural healthcare, and driving innovation.
• Moving Support: You may be eligible to receive moving support to help with moving to Chilliwack and Hope.

About the Program

The Provincial Laboratory Medicine Service (PLMS) is partnering with the BC Ministry of Health (BCMOH), Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), Fraser Health Authority (FHA), and Vancouver Coastal Health Authority (VCH) to sponsor a select number of students for the Combined Laboratory and X-Ray Technologist (CLXT) training program at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT).

This unique, in-demand program trains you in both medical laboratory and x-ray imaging disciplines designed especially for health care delivery in rural communities. Graduates will be equipped to perform a variety of lab procedures, diagnostic x-rays, and work with advanced health information systems and imaging technology.

What You'll Gain

• Fully sponsored CLXT training opportunity - combines classroom learning with real-world experience.
• Weekly stipend of $930 until you graduate from the program.
• Hands-on practicum at Chilliwack General Hospital and Fraser Canyon Hospital.
• Guaranteed career path upon graduation supporting Chilliwack General Hospital and Fraser Canyon Hospital.
• Competitive salary between $36.69-$45.81 per hour + benefits depending on the status of the position.
• Membership in the Health Sciences Professionals Bargaining Association (HSA) once you are hired as a Combined Laboratory & X-Ray Technologist (CLXT).

Program Structure

• Year 1 - 38 weeks of full-time classroom training at NAIT in Edmonton, Alberta.
• Year 2 - 40-week hospital practicum at Chilliwack General Hospital and Fraser Canyon Hospital.

Within 6 months of successful completion of the NAIT CLXT program, you will be required to successfully complete the following courses through NAIT Continuing Education:

• TRAM101 Fundamentals of Blood Product Management (Online)
• TRAM201 Pretransfusion Testing and Basic Investigative Techniques (Online)
• Application of Transfusion Medicine Techniques at Chilliwack General Hospital and Fraser Canyon Hospital.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career as a Combined Laboratory & X-Ray Technologist (CLXT) in Chilliwack and Hope?

• You have some hands-on, practical or educational experience in medical or health care lab related work.
• You are a problem solver who excels in fast-paced, hands-on environments.
• You are passionate about helping others and ready to make a difference in BC's rural communities.
• You are living in or willing to move/commute to Chilliwack General Hospital and Fraser Canyon Hospital.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Core Competencies

• Demonstrated knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples in social and health contexts.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within LM Labs contexts.
• Brings an understanding of Indigenous-specific racism and broader systemic racism in health care.
• Commitment to personal learning related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression.
• Demonstrates foundational knowledge of the social, economic, and political realities of settler-colonialism.

Program Eligibility & Requirements

To be eligible, you must meet the following academic requirements:

• Grade 12 with a minimum 63% in each of the following:
• Language Arts (English 30-2)
• Mathematics (Math 30-2)
• Biology (Biology 30)
• Chemistry (Chemistry 30)
• Proof of English Language Proficiency

You must also have the following post-secondary pre-requisites (completed within the past five years):

• Medical Terminology: Completion of NAIT ITMS100 - Medical Terminology with a minimum final grade of 60% within the last 5 years.
• Human Anatomy and Physiology: Completion of NAIT ANPH100 Anatomy and Physiology with a minimum final grade of 60% within the last 5 years.

Important Notes

• Selected applicants must enroll in the September 2025 NAIT CLXT intake.
• Current Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) staff will be placed on unpaid educational leave for the 2-year duration.
• You must complete the program and commit to a 2-year placement at Chilliwack General Hospital and Fraser Canyon Hospital.
• Do NOT apply directly to NAIT at this time.

How to Apply

• Application Deadline: April 21, 2025 by 10 AM
• Please submit a resume and cover letter highlighting your experience and why you are interested in this opportunity.
• Please complete all the required pre-screen questions.
• Please also upload your transcripts to show that you meet the program requirements.

This is More Than a Job - It's a Life-Changing Career Opportunity

Step into a future where you're valued, supported, and making a meaningful difference in health care every day.

Ready to start your journey? Apply today!

Email shaesta.rajabali@phsa.ca to learn more!