Animal Care Assistant - London, Canada - Western University

Western University

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London, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

About Western:

About Us:

The Department of Psychology is a large diverse academic department. Full-time faculty members are active researchers with external grant support from government, industry and/or private foundations.

The Department has areas of specialization including:
Clinical Science and Psychopathology; Cognitive, Developmental, and Brain Sciences; Industrial Organizational Psychology; Social and Personality Psychology.

Responsibilities:

The Animal Care Assistant cleans and maintains animal rooms, and stocks, prepares, and disposes of various supplies. The incumbent demonstrates sincere compassion and care for animals, and must be available to work with all species in all areas of the facilities, in accordance with the approved Animal Use Protocols.

Qualifications:

Education:

Secondary School Diploma or equivalent

Experience:

2 years' experience working with animals in a professional setting

Skills, Abilities & Expertise:

Demonstrated ability to provide timely and consistent animal husbandry that complies with all Animal Care & Veterinary Services (ACVS) policies
Ability to maintain animal care standards in accordance with regulatory guidelines and laws
Demonstrated multisensory understanding of, and response to, animal 'normal' observation for multiple species in the context of the approved Animal Use Protocol
Proven attention to detail, organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to maintain accurate records
Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve department goals
Personable and courteous in all interactions
Ability to consistently use ergonomically sound processes and practices in accordance with Western's Rehabilitation Services assessments and Occupational Health & Safety guidelines while performing the following physical activities:
Lifting: floor to waist
up to 50 lbs
Lifting: waist to shoulder
up to 50 lbs
Lifting: above shoulder up to 8 lbs
Pushing and Pulling on a frequent basis
Carrying on an occasional basis
Bending on a frequent basis
Gripping on a frequent basis
Standing and walking on a frequent basis
Squatting on an occasional basis
Repetitive shoulder/arm/wrist motion with regards to cage washing, changing and cage checking

Why Western?:

Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.

Western Values Diversity:

Please Note:

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.