Technician, Animal Care - Montréal, Canada - Concordia University

Concordia University

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Montréal, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

Position Number:
/ P2947

Department:
Animal Care Facility

Grade:
Technician Class II

Campus:
Loyola (NDG)

Salary:
$ $38.92 per hour

Union/Association/HR Policy:
CUUSS-TS

Posting deadline:
March 26, 2024

Recognized as Canada's top university under the age of 50, and one of Montreal's top Employers, Concordia University is the place to be if you are looking to grow, contribute and innovate in a dynamic and multicultural environment.

Be part of a community that addresses society's big challenges, supports your personal and professional growth, and makes a real impact in building a more sustainable world.

As a member of our community, you will have access to comprehensive benefits, a defined pension plan and numerous on site well-being facilities such as a state of the art gym and health clinic as well as a variety of educational and cultural opportunities.

SCOPE

Reporting to the Manager, Animal Care Facilities, the incumbent is responsible for health monitoring, sanitation, and maintenance of the Animal Care Facility in keeping with the Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC) guidelines.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Care for and monitor the condition of animals; Maintain the animal facility to ensure optimal conditions for the animals.
See to the general husbandry, housing and enrichment of breeding and experimental animals.
Participate in postapproval monitoring processes through scheduled lab visits and by regularly monitoring animal health and wellbeing.
Assist with and conduct, as appropriate, technical manipulations on rodents (injections, restraint, treatments, euthanasia).
Provide training to research team members on procedures such as handling/restraint, injections, blood collection, euthanasia etc. Assist with giving workshops as these relate to rodent procedures.
Maintain equipment, perform minor repairs and arrange for service and major repairs.
Maintain inventory of consumables and other materials and place orders as appropriate.
Ensure that routine observation and cleaning procedures are adhered to.
Ensure compliance with safety regulations; Monitor and maintain Facility sanitation and upkeep by ensuring that proper procedures and guidelines are adhered to.
Assist with Facility business operations.
Perform other duties in support of the Facility.

QUALIFICATIONS

Diploma of Collegial Studies (threeyear technical DEC) in Animal Health Technology or title of Registered Laboratory Animal Technologist and at least two years of related experience.
Knowledge of CCAC, WHIMIS, and other safety guidelines.
Ability to perform skilled technical manipulations on rodents (injections, restraint, treatments, euthanasia).
Ability to perform all routine animal care activities with little or no supervision.
Basic knowledge (Level 3) of spoken and written English in order to communicate with the internal community.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
Will require use of respiratory protection and enrolment in the University's Respiratory Protection Program.
Physical ability as attested by successful completion of medical evaluation to the University's satisfaction

(eg:

to lift, carry and move, without assistance, up to 23 kg (50lbs) and with assistance over 34kg (75lbs).

Concordia University is an English-language institution of higher learning at which the primary language of instruction and research is English.

Since this position supports academic and administrative functions of the university, proficiency in English and French, as indicated, is required.

Territorial Acknowledgement
Concordia University is located on unceded Indigenous lands

The Kanien'kehá:
ka Nation is recognized as the custodians of the lands and waters on which we gather today

Tiohtià:
ke/Montreal is historically known as a gathering place for many First Nations. Today, it is home to a diverse population of Indigenous and other peoples.

We respect the continued connections with the past, present and future in our ongoing relationships with Indigenous and other peoples within the Montreal community.

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