Supervisor, Rvt Project Coordinator - London, Canada - Western University

Western University

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London, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

Classification & Regular Hours:

Hours per Week: 35

Salary Grade: 14

About Western:

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth.

We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

About Us:

ACVS's vision is:
Advancing excellence in research through collaborative and innovative service, education, and animal welfare.

Responsibilities:

The RVT-Project Coordinator is responsible for project development and coordination associated with Veterinary Services projects, and will also provide high level Registered Veterinary Technician/Registered Laboratory Animal Technician (RVT/RLAT) skills, including sick animal response.

The role will provide related administrative support, in conjunction with ACVS Veterinarians, to animal-based scientists associated with Western's Research Community.

The RVT-Project coordinator will schedule staff involved in projects and day-to-day operations, provide oversight and maintenance of ACVS's veterinary drugs and supplies inventories, oversee and schedule equipment and procedure spaces, and provide on-call and after-hours RVT/RLAT technical support.

The role will support the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs) relating to the Veterinary Services sub-team, participate in departmental and sub-team meetings, and support departmental teaching/training initiatives.

The individual must be available to work with all species in all areas of the facilities as described on the approved Animal Use Protocols (AUPs) and in accordance with operational requirements, e.g.

weekdays, evenings, weekends, holidays.

Qualifications:

Education:

Graduate from a recognized Veterinary Technician Program
Maintained Registered Veterinary Technician designation in Ontario (OAVT), and Canada
Canadian Association for Laboratory Animal Science (CALAS)
Postsecondary training in Project Management preferred

Experience:

Minimum 3 years' experience as a RVT with primary duties in anesthesia, anesthetic monitoring and postoperative care in a variety of species
2 years experience supervising staff; in a unionized environment preferred
Minimum 1 year of experience working as a Veterinary Technician within an academic research environment
1 year of experience in project management
1 year of experience working in a customer service role

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Indepth knowledge of appropriate care of normal and abnormal states of common laboratory animal species and experience in responding to and treatment of sickanimals
Indepth knowledge of common technical animal care procedures, common diseases and parasites, approaches for sample collections and on laboratory equipment related to animal care
Indepth knowledge of injectable and gas anesthetic regimens, operating anesthetic machines, infusion pumps, ventilators, and multiparameter monitoring devices
Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory bodies and regulations associated with animal care and use in research, teaching and testing
Demonstrated highlevel skill and competence in anesthesia, anesthetic monitoring, and postoperative care in a variety of species without supervision
Ability to demonstrate to investigators ACVS' mandate of serving them and facilitating their research
Demonstrated consistent care and compassion for animals used in a research setting
Communication skills to translate information into easily understood terms, summarize information, and provide a rationale for action
Proven attention to detail; ability to accurately and efficiently transfer data into charts and tables
Ability to maintain a high degree of diplomacy and confidentiality on all information related to the work performed within the department
Proven problem solving and referencing skills demonstrates the ability to reference/update supervisors at appropriate times
Ability to remain calm, personable, productive and efficient under stressful conditions
Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software
Ability to understand, interpret, and effectively communicate University guidelines, policies and practices to key stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and coordinate a busy team under occasional challenging and stressful circumstances
Ability to investigate defined issues, solicit input, and suggest remedies and alternative approaches that meet the needs of the situation
Interpersonal skills to seek out and build relationships with supported units, clients, and other st