A Certified MLT will be able to secure job faster subject to availability. Medical laboratory technicians (MLT) are not regulated at the Canadian national level, but are in several provinces. Many employers in the unregulated provinces and territories list certification in job requirements. Eg: - British Columbia, Newfoundland & Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, P.E.I., and Yukon-
However, the certification adds credibility to your resume. The Canadian Society for Laboratory Science provide certification for lab Technicians and Lab Assistants.