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LET’S TALK: LIVE COFFEE CHAT WITH CAMLPR # 7

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Are You an Applicant on the Path to Becoming a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) In Canada?

Whether you are an Internationally Educated Applicant, a Non-Traditionally Educated Applicant, or a Canadian-Educated Applicant, this session is for you!

Join us for a live virtual coffee chat with CAMLPR’s Executive Director and Credential Assessment Specialist:

📅 Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026
🕛 Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (EST)
📍 Where: Online via Microsoft Teams
📧 How to Join: Email executiveoffice@camlpr.org to register and receive the Teams link

Make the Most of Your Registration Journey

This is your opportunity to:

✅ Ask your questions directly to the people behind the Flexible Pathways to Registration
✅ Gain insight into the application process—regardless of your background
✅ Get clarity on the Fields-of-Practice Exam, Prior Learning Assessment, gap-filling, and more
✅ No automated replies—talk to real people who understand your journey

Whether you are just starting out or already partway through the process, we are here to help you navigate the path with clarity and confidence.

🔗 Visit https://camlpr.org to learn more about the Flexible Pathways Framework

LET’S TALK: LIVE COFFEE CHAT WITH CAMLPR # 6

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Are You an Applicant on the Path to Becoming a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) In Canada?

Whether you are an Internationally Educated Applicant, a Non-Traditionally Educated Applicant, or a Canadian-Educated Applicant, this session is for you!

Join us for a live virtual coffee chat with CAMLPR’s Executive Director and Credential Assessment Specialist:

📅 Date: Thursday, January 15, 20266
🕛 Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (EST)
📍 Where: Online via Microsoft Teams
📧 How to Join: Email executiveoffice@camlpr.org to register and receive the Teams link

Make the Most of Your Registration Journey

This is your opportunity to:

✅ Ask your questions directly to the people behind the Flexible Pathways to Registration
✅ Gain insight into the application process—regardless of your background
✅ Get clarity on the Fields-of-Practice Exam, Prior Learning Assessment, gap-filling, and more
✅ No automated replies—talk to real people who understand your journey

Whether you are just starting out or already partway through the process, we are here to help you navigate the path with clarity and confidence.

🔗 Visit https://camlpr.org to learn more about the Flexible Pathways Framework

LET’S TALK: LIVE COFFEE CHAT WITH CAMLPR # 5

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Are You an Applicant on the Path to Becoming a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) In Canada?

Whether you are an Internationally Educated Applicant, a Non-Traditionally Educated Applicant, or a Canadian-Educated Applicant, this session is for you!

Join us for a live virtual coffee chat with CAMLPR’s Credential Assessment Specialist:

📅 Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025
🕛 Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (EDT)
📍 Where: Online via Microsoft Teams
📧 How to Join: Email executiveoffice@camlpr.org to register and receive the Teams link

Make the Most of Your Registration Journey

This is your opportunity to:

✅ Ask your questions directly to the people behind the Flexible Pathways to Registration
✅ Gain insight into the application process—regardless of your background
✅ Get clarity on the Fields-of-Practice Exam, Prior Learning Assessment, gap-filling, and more
✅ No automated replies—talk to real people who understand your journey

Whether you are just starting out or already partway through the process, we are here to help you navigate the path with clarity and confidence.

🔗 Visit https://camlpr.org to learn more about the Flexible Pathways Framework

Happy Thanksgiving

CAMLPR extends warm wishes for a safe and joyful Thanksgiving to everyone celebrating across Canada.

Please note that our office will be closed on Monday, October 13, for Thanksgiving and will reopen on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.

CAMLPR is Hiring: Executive Coordinator

Position Description: Executive Coordinator

Position Title: Executive Coordinator
Reports To: Executive Director
Position Type: Full-time, Permanent

Position Overview:

The Executive Coordinator is responsible for supporting the CAMLPR operational effectiveness, communication and governance. Key responsibilities include providing Executive office operational support, supporting applicant services, and Board support and coordination. This role plays a vital part in the day-to-day coordination and support of CAMLPR operations and supporting the overall assessment process.

This role offers opportunities to develop new skills and grow within a collaborative team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate infrastructure and business services to ensure appropriate support and services for the CAMLPR departments and operations.
  • Coordinate, maintain and enhance to CAMLPR records management system to protect the security, integrity, and appropriate access to information.
  • Coordinate and manage the accounting administration.
  • Assist with organizing and maintaining applicant files, ensuring all documents are collected, stored, and managed in accordance with privacy and confidentiality guidelines.
  • Support applicant services and the credential assessment team by responding to inquires from applicants and assist in the review of applications for completeness.
  • Coordinate and support the CAMLPR Board of Directors, including the preparation of agendas, briefing reports, policy review, revision of materials, and Board meeting materials.

Qualifications

Education:

  • Degree in health or business administration, public policy, governance, communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience:

  • Three to five years of experience in office management, administration, or a related role.
  • Experience in a regulatory environment, with application processing is highly desirable.
  • Experience applying customer service principles and best practice in a professional setting.
  • Experience in a not-for-profit or regulatory health environment/college is an asset.
  • Understanding of Board processes is an asset.
  • An equivalent combination of related experience and education may also be considered.

Skills:

  • Knowledge of the legislative framework affecting Medical Laboratory Technologists (MLTs) and regulatory health professionals is an asset.
  • Excellent organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Proficiency in office software, including Microsoft Office 365 with a working knowledge of / familiarity with financial tracking or accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks) and experience maintaining website content through WordPress.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Fluency in both English and French is considered an asset

Work Environment

  • This is a remote position
  • The role may require occasional evening or weekend work, particularly during peak application periods

Training & Support
We believe in setting our team up for success. You will receive full training and ongoing mentorship, whether you are new to our systems or looking to deepen your skills.

Salary and Benefits:

  • $ 50,000-55,000 annual salary
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience. Applications can be addressed to Adam Chrobak, Executive Director, CAMLPR and can be sent to executiveoffice@camlpr.org by Wednesday, October 15, 2025.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

On September 30th, we mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
A day to reflect, remember, and commit to learning.

Learn more about the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

LET’S TALK: LIVE COFFEE CHAT WITH CAMLPR # 4

Cup of coffee with smoke and coffee beans on burlap sack on old wooden background

Are You an Applicant on the Path to Becoming a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) In Canada?

Whether you are an Internationally Educated Applicant, a Non-Traditionally Educated Applicant, or a Canadian-Educated Applicant, this session is for you!

Join us for a live virtual coffee chat with CAMLPR’s Executive Director and Credential Assessment Specialist:

📅 Date: Thursday, October 2, 2025
🕛 Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (EDT)
📍 Where: Online via Microsoft Teams
📧 How to Join: Email executiveoffice@camlpr.org to register and receive the Teams link

Make the Most of Your Registration Journey

This is your opportunity to:

✅ Ask your questions directly to the people behind the Flexible Pathways to Registration
✅ Gain insight into the application process—regardless of your background
✅ Get clarity on the Fields-of-Practice Exam, Prior Learning Assessment, gap-filling, and more
✅ No automated replies—talk to real people who understand your journey

Whether you are just starting out or already partway through the process, we are here to help you navigate the path with clarity and confidence.

CAMLPR is now officially a Receiving Organization on MyCreds

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CAMLPR is now officially a Receiving Organization on MyCreds.

This means learners can now share their academic documents directly through the MyCreds network, ensuring faster, more efficient, and secure access.

By joining MyCreds, CAMLPR strengthens its commitment to fair, transparent, and streamlined credential recognition processes across Canada.

CAMLPR’s First Exam Session Completed

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CAMLPR held its first exam session from September 8–12, 2025 — an important milestone in supporting internationally educated applicants on their path to becoming Medical Laboratory Technologists in Canada.

Exams were offered in:

• Clinical Chemistry
• Hematology
• Transfusion Medicine (Science)
• Clinical Microbiology
• Histology

👉 For details on upcoming exam windows and registration periods, please visit Dates, Registration, and Scheduling Section.

Welcome to Our New Applicant Services Coordinator

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CAMLPR is pleased to announce that the recruitment for the position of Applicant Services Coordinator has been successfully completed.

We welcome Brittany Spitzer who joined CAMLPR on September 8, 2025. Brittany joins us with strong experience and insight that will help advance our mission of supporting fair, consistent, and transparent credential assessments across Canada.

We extend our thanks to all applicants and look forward to the important contributions Brittany will make in this key role.