Supervisor, Technical Services - Toronto, Canada - Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute

Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute

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Reference Number:

Posted Date:5/7/2024

Closing Date:5/28/2024

Department:
The Centre for Phenogenomics (TCP)

Position:
Supervisor, Technical Services

POSITION TITLE

Supervisor, Technical Services
DEPARTMENT
The Centre for Phenogenomics (TCP)
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Regular, Full-Time
HOURS OF WORK
37.5 hours per week
EMPLOYEE GROUP
Non-Union
REPORTS TO
Manager, Facility OperationsThe Centre for Phenogenomics (TCP) is a stateoftheart research centre enabling groundbreaking research and discovery with the goal of advancing human health. We are the largest Centre in Canada, brought about through an innovative scientific collaboration among preeminent research hospitals including Sinai Health and The Hospital for Sick Children. TCP is a globally acclaimed Canadian resource that serves researchers throughout the world. Located in the heart of Toronto's Discovery District, the TCP pools functional expertise and resources under one roof, all to enable leading edge science, supported by stateoftheart infrastructure. Our ability to generate, hold, analyze, archive, and distribute a critical mass of genetically engineered mice iCuts unique. Your significant contributions will assist in maintaining our momentum in advancing research.

TCP has an immediate opening for a permanent full-time
Supervisor, Technical Services.

Reporting to the Manager, Facility Operations and as a key member of the Animal Resources Team, the incumbent will provide direct supervision, leadership, and support to a team of veterinary technicians.

Role and Responsibilities:

Trains, evaluates, schedules, and directs the activities of the veterinary technical personnel
Coordinates and assigns work schedules for veterinary technical personnel to ensure balanced workloads and efficient workflow
Evaluates staffing needs to ensure appropriate staffing levels are maintained to meet the facility goals
Oversight and awareness of each team member's strengths and technical abilities, identifying areas requiring additional training or expertise to broaden the scope of veterinary technical services
Ensures all daily work is done in a timely fashion and in accordance with standard operating procedures and regulations
Under the guidance of the Facility Manager, responsible for staff performance management, which includes providing timely feedback, coaching/counseling and progressive remediation
Confers with researchers regularly regarding daytoday operations as well as special handling, treatment, and research needs
Assists the veterinarians in assuring the provision of adequate veterinary care and maintaining compliance with CCAC and OMAFRA regulations and guidelines for the humane and appropriate care and use of research animals
Key member of the Quality Assurance, Controlled Substances and Health Surveillance programs
Liaisons and communicates regularly with the Services Coordinator, Core Managers, Facility Manager, veterinarians, and research staff
Participates as a member of the Institutional Animal Care Committee
Promotes and supports a positive working environment within the facility
Must be a strong advocate for the 3Rs of animalbased science
Reviews and revises standard operating procedures for animal use and maintains inventory of equipment, instruments, and supplies

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

Graduate of a CVMA or OAVT accredited Veterinary Technician program or have a university degree in biological sciences combined with relevant experience in laboratory animal science
Must be a registered Laboratory Animal Technician with CALAS
Exhibit strong technical and surgical skills with at least 5 years of experience in providing high quality veterinary technical support to researchers
Prior experience in a supervisory role is preferred
Demonstrates use of good leadership, team building and management skills, setting an example, professional communication, counseling, conflict resolution
Must have a solid background in animal care and capable of maintaining complex mouse strains
Strong knowledge of CCAC guidelines, OMAFRA regulations, Canadian Biosafety Guidelines and Global Harmonized System (WHMIS) is required
Experience with Post Approval Monitoring Programs and previous membership on an Animal Care Committee are an asset
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft)
Upon employment, the incumbent must be able to obtain a criminal record check clearance letter from Toronto Police Services
If this role is in a laboratory environment, Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute's Safety Requirements include:_

- _Maintain personal certifications as required by Safety Office_
- _Maintain the lab's Safety requirements as required by Safety Office_
- _Maintain current lab-specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) - including work with hazardous chemicals and biological agent