Animal Care Technician

March 12, 2024

Dalhousie University


Position Details
Position Information

Position Title Animal Care Technician
Department/Unit Carleton Animal Care Facility
Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Posting Number S055-24
Employee Group NSGEU Local 77
Position Type Regular, On-Going
Duration of Contract (if applicable)
Employment Type Full Time
Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0 FTE
Salary $25.91 – $32.80 per hour ($47,154 – $59,693 per annum, 35 hours per week)
Classification T7
Provisional Statement
About Dalhousie University Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.
Job Summary The Division of Animal Care provides professional services and oversight for the Faculty of Medicine’s Animal Care facilities. Reporting to the Managers of Carleton Animal Care Facility or LSRI Animal Care Facility, the Animal Care Technician will work in a team environment and perform animal husbandry and technical duties for a variety of species, including rats and mice.
Key Responsibilities
  • Provide food, water, bedding, environmental enrichment, and specialized diets according to established procedures. Clean, disinfect and maintain animal rooms and equipment according to standard operating procedures.
  • Perform daily health assessments on animals and submit health reports to veterinary staff.
  • Maintain rodent breeding colonies including record keeping, pairing, weaning, sexing, etc.
  • Administer oral or topical medications, IP, SQ, IM and IV injections, or other diagnostic/therapeutic procedures as directed by veterinarian.
  • Work is conducted in a highly regulated environment following established guidelines and procedures involved with specialized equipment and housing including sterile housing, Bio-containment Level 2, Individually Ventilated Cages, animal transfer stations and Class II BSC.
  • Empty cage wash and bottle wash machines, restock clean equipment area, assist in unloading supplies, and perform other technical duties as required.
Note Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus.
The current schedule for this role is Sunday to Thursday and includes regular weekend shifts, subject to change based on operational requirements. The Division of Animal Care is responsible for live-animal husbandry, therefore considered an essential service and runs 365 days per year. As such, occasional holiday and weekend shifts are required as needed. Compensation will be in accordance with the collective agreement.
The successful candidate may be required to comply with Canadian Immunization Guide: Workers with Occupational Exposure to Animals or Materials from Animal (e.g. Tetanus), as directed by the Department.
Required Qualifications
  • Registered Veterinary Technician diploma (CVMA accredited program) or CALAS Registry Board Examination RLAT certification.
  • One to three years’ previous related experience.
  • Demonstrated communication skills.
  • Demonstrated organizational skills.
Assets
  • Work experience in lab animal care.
  • Computer skills.
Job Competencies The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular:
– Self-Awareness & Professionalism
– Integrity
– Adaptability
– Knowledge & Thinking Skills
– Communication
Additional Information Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.
Application Consideration Bargaining unit employees (NSGEU local 77) are given priority consideration and will be notified on the status of their application following assessment. All other applications will be considered when there is no qualified candidate from the bargaining unit.
We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or Human Resources.
Diversity Statement Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity .

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies One (1)
Open Date 03/11/2024
Close Date 03/25/2024
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/15845

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