Animal Care Service Worker - Victoria, Canada - University of Victoria

University of Victoria

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Victoria, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Organizational Unit- University of Victoria -> VP Research -> Office of Research Services- Posting Close Date- 24 April 2023- Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m.

on the closing date.- FTE- 1- Salary Grade- $3, $3, Additional Posting Information:

N/A
Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE
Classification
PB4
Hours of Work
7:30-3:30
Start Date
5/8/2023
End Date
11/24/2023
Employee Group:

CUPE 95

Term # of Hires Needed 1
Category
Other
About this OpportunityThe University of Victoria is one of Victoria's largest employers and one of Canada's best diversity employers. Together we are more than 5,000 dedicated faculty, librarians and staff supporting the University of Victoria's diverse academic programs, worldclass research and commitment to civic engagement.
Job SummaryReporting to the Senior Registered Laboratory Animal Technicians
Operations, the Animal Care Service Workers provide infrastructure support to all research and teaching animal facilities and administrative areas.

These positions work in a lab environment where there is a hazard of Laboratory Animal Allergy.

There are mandatory requirements in place to minimize/ eliminate the hazard, such as enrollment in the UVic Allergy Awareness program (requiring baseline and annual pulmonary function tests) and adherence to WorkSafeBC requirements (including the appropriate use of and to be clean-shaven while wearing a respirator).

The ACSWs are required to maintain no known allergies to rodents or rabbits.

Job Requirements
Skills:
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions
Ability to listen actively and attentively, and obtain clarification as required.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty, staff and students.
Ability to carry out an effective work schedule under limited supervision.
Ability to appropriately present the unit and its services, presenting a professional appearance.
Excellent organizational and time management skills are essential.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the job including: working outdoors in potentially inclement weather (outdoor clothing is provided), working indoors without windows, working with high temperature steam equipment, constant mobility (including lifting up to 25 kg, bending and reaching), performing repetitive tasks, and ability to operate tools and equipment continually.
No known allergies to rodents or rabbits, or the products used in their housing and care.

Specialized Knowledge/Education:

Valid British Columbia driver's licence with a clean driver's abstract is required.
High school diploma or equivalency

Experience:

Experience with the operation and maintenance of assorted equipment.
A minimum of two years of work experience.

Operational hours and service requirements require willingness to work any recognized shift, including weekends.

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We acknowledge and respect the lək̓wəŋən peoples on whose traditional territory the university stands and the Songhees, Esquimalt and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

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