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    Animal Care Supervisor - Halifax, Canada - Dalhousie University

    Dalhousie University
    Dalhousie University Halifax, Canada

    2 weeks ago

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    Position Information Position Title Animal Care Supervisor Department/Unit Psychology and Neuroscience Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Posting Number S Employee Group NSGEU Local 77 Position Type Term Duration of Contract (if applicable) 13 months Employment Type Full Time Full-time Equivalency (FTE Salary $30.84- $39.05 per hour ($52,120 - $65,995 per annum, 32.5 hours per week) Classification T8 Provisional Statement About Dalhousie University Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada's leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region's intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in Job Summary Dalhousie University's Psychology and Neuroscience Department is the top Psychology and Neuroscience Department in Atlantic Canada. The department is one-of-a-kind and was established for research into what makes humans and animals behave the way that they do, as well as to understand the structure and function of the nervous system. Reporting to the Departmental Administrator, the Animal Care Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Studley Animal Care Facility. Key Responsibilities
    • Schedule and monitor daily work assignments of staff including daily checks of all animal rooms. Provide feedback to staff, and monitor and report on progress to staff and Department Administrator.
    • Assign animal housing space to approved investigators, ordering and inventory of supplies as needed, liaising with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure the care and safety of the animals and facility.
    • Responsible for the inspection and care of a small number of animal rooms, which includes daily cleaning, checking for adequate food/water supplies, monitor light cycle, temperature and humidity as per research criteria, isolate sick animals and refer to veterinarian, and perform treatments, as required.
    • Advise staff on procedures and assist with problems, provide students/faculty with information on techniques, meet with researchers and investigators. Make recommendations to researchers or veterinarian regarding animal care and health.
    • Complete weekly animal inventory and prepare quarterly cost recovery billing for researchers who house animals in the facility.

    Note Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus.
    Required Qualifications
    • Professional diploma such as Veterinary Technician or an equivalent such as a Registered Animal Health Technician, Registered Veterinary Technician or a Registered Laboratory Animal Technician, or experience working in a veterinary setting and/or animal research facility.
    • Must possess excellent communication skills, both written and oral, along with sound judgment and ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
    • Excellent organizational skills and tact when dealing with confidential information.
    Assets
    • Experience working with animals in a research environment.
    • Experience leading a team.
    Job Competencies The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie's core competencies ), in particular:

    - Respect & Inclusion
    - Adaptability
    - Knowledge & Thinking Skills
    - Communication
    - Service Additional Information Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program. Application Consideration Bargaining unit employees (NSGEU local 77) are given priority consideration and will be notified on the status of their application following assessment. All other applications will be considered when there is no qualified candidate from the bargaining unit.

    We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or Human Resources. Diversity Statement Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi'kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit . Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies 1 Open Date 04/12/2024 Close Date 04/19/2024 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

    Supplemental Questions

    Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    Documents Needed to Apply

    Required Documents
    1. Résumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV)
    Optional Documents
    1. Cover Letter
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