No more applications are being accepted for this job

Animal Care Facility Manager and Animal Care - Halifax, Canada - Saint Mary's University

Saint Mary's University

Verified Company

Halifax, Canada

1 month ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Date Posted:
February 22, 2023

Posting Deadline:
March 8, 2023

Department:
Faculty of Science

Type of Employment: 12-month Contract, Full-time

Group Affiliation:
APC Group, Group 6 ($64,789- $83,489 annually)

At Saint Mary's University, you will be surrounded by a talented and dedicated team of professionals committed to accessibility, diversity, and the provision of a positive and supportive learning environment.

We recognize the importance of the contribution and growth of each individual in the University's success.

We are currently looking to fill the position of
Animal Care Facility Manager and Animal Care Committee Coordinator to join our Faculty of Science team.

What we offer
As a team member at Saint Mary's, we are proud to offer many benefits

Some of these include:

Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits package
Vacation
Personal days
Professional development
Holiday closure
Summer hour schedule

Job Information and Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Dean of Science, the Animal Care Facility Manager and Animal Care Committee will:

Provide technical and support services to the university
primarily to the Faculty of Science
regarding all aspects of animal care.
Maintain animals housed in the Science building (e.g., feeding animals, cleaning, environmental control and health support of the animals).
Provides technical assistance and feedback to principal investors who use the animal care facility.
Manage records for care, inventories, and training in animal related areas.
Be the designated Facility manager for the Aquatic Facility.
Be required to work evenings and weekends.

Under the direction of the Associate Vice President Research, the Animal Care Committee Coordinator will:

Be the main point of contact and communications hub among the Chair of the ACC, the Consulting Veterinarian, Animal Care Users (i.e., researchers using animals in their research) and the SMU ACC.
With reference to the Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC) Terms of reference for Animal Care Committees, this position supports the ACC by ensuing that the animal use protocols are well managed.
Ensure ACC minutes and reports are promptly produced and distributed.
Ensure all exchanges between the ACC and animal users are well documented and filed in a timely manner.
Ensure animal users and ACC members are provided with necessary information.

Experience and Education Requirements
To be the successful Animal Care Facility Manager and Animal Care Committee Coordinator you will have:

Undergraduate degree in Biology, Environmental Science, or related science.
A master's degree that encompasses research would be an asset.
Minimum two (2) years related experience.
Eligibility for certification as Registered laboratory Animal Technician.
Experience in conducting research involving animals.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to function independently and as part of a team.
Proficiency with MS Office Products.

Application Details