Animal Care Technician - Red Deer, Canada - Red Deer College

Red Deer College

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Red Deer, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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This position will remain open until filled; however, reviews of applicants will begin on July 10th.

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Position Information

Position Title

Animal Care Technician
Position Summary
The Donald School of Business, Science and Computing offers industryrelevant programming across a breadth of credentials. We are responsive to the needs of employers and industry while promoting innovative learning and applied research environments that engage our leaners, our partners, and our communities.
Programs within the Donald School of Business, Science and Computing include:
Administrative Professional Certificate
Bachelor of Business Administration Degree

Bachelor of Commerce

University Transfer
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Engineering
University Transfer
Business Certificate
Business Diploma
Computer Programming Diploma
Human Resources Management Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Legal Assistant Diploma
Machine Learning Analyst Diploma
Skywings Aviation Diploma and Business Certificate
University Sciences Diploma
For further information contact:
Olga Mameeva
Lab Manager and Bio Safety Officer
Phone:
Position Responsibilities
Provides animal care, daily monitors animals and logs all activities
Performs daily feeding of specimens and weekly cleaning of their environments
Supports teaching and research efforts, provides technical support to faculty, staff, and students
Performs care and handling of animals in accordance with CCAC guidelines and RDP policies and procedures
Ensure excellent record keeping of laboratories, laboratory equipment, supplies, and materials
Conducts data analysis and writes reports as required
Ensures a safe and healthy work environment by complying with institutional health and safety policies, standard practices, and programs in keeping with occupational health and safety legislation and regulations
Practices good housekeeping in compliance with OHS
Ensures safe storage of chemicals
Establishes and maintains tidy labs, follow lab safety procedures, and make suggestions where necessary to keep all lab participants safe
Carries out scheduled (monthly, weekly, and daily) testing of safety equipment
Stores all chemicals according to WHMIS regulations
Discards waste and biohazardous waste according to WHMIS and Biosafety regulations
Ensures equipment is in working order, requests repairs when needed
Ensures all materials that are needed for the labs and animals are in good supply, order and/or make more when needed

Required Qualifications

Two (2) years of postsecondary training, completion of a community college certificate in Biological Technology Diploma or College Certificate with relevant accreditation
Standard First Aid, Level C CPR and AED
WHMIS
Valid Driver's License
More than 6 months up to 1 year experience

Preferred Qualifications

Salary or Hourly?

Hourly
Salary
Starting at $20.87 per hour
Benefits and Compensation Information
Red Deer Polytechnic offers a comprehensive benefits package including extended health and dental care through Blue Cross, access to a health spending account, pension plan, Employee & Family Assistance Program, generous vacation allotments, credit tuition waivers and opportunities for professional development funding. Additional time off due to Institution closures between Christmas and New Year general holidays.
Eligibility to access the above mentioned benefits dependent upon the AUPE Collective Agreement and related RDP policies.

About Red Deer Polytechnic

Focused on advancing the economic and social priorities of Alberta,

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Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) provides more than 80 industry-relevant programs within a breadth of credentials to approximately 6,300 credit and apprenticeship students and 3,400+ learners with Extended Education programming. With modern teaching and learning spaces, and state-of-the-art research and innovation centres in advanced manufacturing and energy innovation, the Polytechnic provides applied research opportunities, leadership in the social, economic, and cultural development of Alberta, and myriad lifelong learning opportunities.

Red Deer Polytechnic's main campus is located on Treaty 7, Treaty 6 and Métis ancestral lands. This is where we will strive to honour and transform our relationships with one another.
Whatever brings you to Red Deer Polytechnic, we are glad you are here. And we look forward to having you as a valued member of our

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