Animal Attendant - Toronto, Canada - University Health Network

University Health Network

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

Job Number:917969

NOWU Job Posting

Position
:
Animal Attendant

Site:
Princess Margaret Hospital/Research Institute (PM)

Department:
Animal Resource Centre (ARC)

Reports to:
Manager/Department Supervisor

Scale/Grade:
SN13

Pay Range:
$ $25.48 per hour (Start rate in accordance with collective agreement requirements)

Hours:
Monday to Friday 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Status:
Temporary Full-time (4 month contract)

University Health Network (UHN) is looking for an experienced professional to fill the key role of
Animal Attendant in our
Animal Resource Centre.

Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning._

The University Health Network, where "above all else the needs of patients come first", encompasses
Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and the Michener Institute of Education at UHN.

The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education.

With a long tradition of groundbreaking firsts and a purpose of "Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning", the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers.

UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

University Health Network (UHN) is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto and a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network.

The scope of research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care.

Research across UHN's five research institutes spans the full spectrum of diseases and disciplines, including cancer, cardiovascular sciences, transplantation, neural and sensory sciences, musculoskeletal health, rehabilitation sciences, and community and population health.

Find out about our purpose, values and principles here.

This is a 4 month full time contract position to cover summer vacations.

Animal Attendants within the PM Animal Resource Centre function on a rotation basis through all of the following work areas depending on operational demand:

clean preparation area, animals rooms carrying husbandry and room maintenance, cleaning and stocking of general facility support areas such as corridors and labs and the soiled preparation area washing, sanitizing and sterilizing equipment.

Animal health and welfare must be considered priority of all employees of the ARC. Animal Attendants function in these areas under supervision of the facility supervisor.

Animal Attendants must follow departmental and institutional Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and are required to sign off on completed tasks at each work area.

Qualifications

Completion of High School or recognized equivalent in years' experience within a laboratory animal facility
Up to one year of relevant experience
Ability to speak, read and write English
Effective organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
Exercise initiative and good judgment with ability to multitask
Compliance with confidentiality requirements
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines
Knowledge of applicable legislative, UHN and/or departmental policies
Client service oriented, with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand
Ability to lift 50 lbs
No known allergies to animals
Previous experience within a laboratory animal facility preferred
Previous exposure to autoclaves and sterilization process preferred
Previous exposure to GLP standards preferred
Previous exposure to aseptic technique preferred

Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Posted Date:
April 19, 2023

Closing Date:
May 19, 2023

For current UHN employees, only those who have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, and possess all the required experience and qualifications should apply.

UHN thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace.

We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to:
all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPO