Sbgh - Technician - Animal Care - Winnipeg, Canada - Pan Am Clinic

Pan Am Clinic

Verified Company

Winnipeg, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Requisition ID: 356975

Position Number:

Posting End Date:
April 16, 2024

City:
Winnipeg

Employer:
St. Boniface Hospital

Site:
St. Boniface Hospital

Department / Unit:
Salaries - RO Burrell

Job Stream:
Non-Clinical

Union:
Non Union

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 04/08/ /31/2025

Reason for Term:
Other Leave

FTE: 0.00

Anticipated Shift:
Days;Weekends

Work Arrangement:
In Person]

Daily Hours Worked: 7.50

Annual Base Hours: 1950

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Position Overview

Under direct supervision and in accordance with established standard operating procedures (SOP's), the Lab Animal Technician provides primary health care and husbandry to a variety of research animal species.

The Lab Animal Technician also assists with or performs technical procedures to maintain lab animal health and provide technical service to animal users in support of approved animal study protocols.

The position is ideal for a person with a Veterinary Technician diploma.

The position requires the incumbent have the ability to pay attention to detail, follow SOP's and/or study protocols and possess keen observation skills.

Personnel must be able to work in a team environment and interrelate with diverse client groups including faculty, graduate students, fellows and commercial clients.

Previous GLP experience is desirable. The position is required to work assigned weekends, evenings and holidays as needed.

The key responsibility of all staff of the R.O.Burrell Lab is the health and humane care of all animals in the facility while providing quality support to research staff and their projects.

This position specifically applies to these goals as they relate to the assuring of health and welfare of animals within the animal colony, general technical duties and the provision of anesthesia/surgical procedures.

The position reports directly to the Manager, R.O Burrell Lab.

Experience
Previous GLP experience is desirable.
Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)
B.Sc. degree or Veterinary Technician diploma.
Certification/Licensure/Registration
CALAS certification as a RLAT.
Qualifications and Skills

Ability to determine health status of many different species of research animals as well as appropriate restraint and drug administration techniques for each species.

Ability to perform technical procedures and anesthesia on many different species of research animals.
Knowledge of CCAC and University requirements pertaining to animal husbandry and welfare.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to be on feet for extended periods of time and lift heavy objects (50 lbs.).
Hard working, enthusiastic with a positive attitude. The incumbent must be committed to maintaining high standards of animal health and welfare.
Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

St.

Boniface Hospital is committed to empowering a workforce that welcomes and celebrates diversity by fostering culturally safe places for all employees.

We strive to celebrate our diverse workforce and the outstanding work we do every day.

This term position may end earlier as outlined in the Employee Handbook.