Animal Health Technician

Carleton University, Canada

Updated: 2 days ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 26/06/2024; 26/06/24


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


About Carleton University

Carleton University is situated on unceded Algonquin territory and bordered by the Rideau River and the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in Ottawa, Ontario. The university is just minutes from the heart of our nation's government and G-7 organizations and this capital advantage provides opportunities for staff and faculty and students to make a positive impact in our community and around the world.

Named a Top 100 Employer in 2023 and 2024, and a National Capital Region Top Employer for 10 consecutive years, Carleton University is one of Canada’s most resourceful and productive hubs of learning and research, fuelling a rich talent pipeline that is supporting social and economic renewal. The university’s smart, caring and connected community inspires and empowers individuals to become change leaders who drive impact in the world while challenging conventional modes of thinking and doing. At Carleton, we are committed to fostering an innovative, equitable and welcoming work environment. Carleton is also a nationally certified Healthy Workplace and is a recipient of the Canada Awards for Excellence, Healthy Workplace Order of Excellence and Platinum Level Certification for Mental Health at Work.

The university’s Strategic Integrated Plan 2020-2025 is an ambitious vision for the future, anchored in Carleton’s strengths and student-centric, community-engaged values.


Duties and Responsibilities:

The Animal Health Technician (AHT) reports directly to the Manager of Animal Care Operations in the department of Animal Care and Veterinary Services (ACVS). They participate in providing daily care and monitoring the well being of all research animals housed in the vivarium and satellite facilities on campus. They adhere to and follows the guidelines with respect to humane and ethical treatment of animals as specified by the CCAC and the Animals for Research Act (ARA) as well as facility Standard Operating Procedures


Qualifications:

The incumbent must possess the following qualifications:
• Knowledge of organisms that may affect lab animals, understanding modes of transmission, and methods of decontamination, sterilization, and prevention.
• Ability to prepare holding rooms and accept incoming animals, examine animals for general health upon receipt and placement, use observational skills to identify and record concerns for technical or veterinary intervention, and report health issues to the Veterinarian.
• Awareness of protocol-specific endpoints and use of sound judgment to ensure animals at endpoint are identified and reported immediately to the lab and the veterinarian.
• Ensure completion of daily husbandry activities, re-prioritize workload based on the needs of animals or the research community, and demonstrate flexibility in managing tasks.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Understanding of rodent colony management, including monitoring rodent pregnancies, weaning pups, and collecting/collating colony data for regulatory purposes.
• Awareness of ergonomic issues to ensure safe work habits and follow direction from the Manager or ASC regarding ergonomics.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member and independently on routine tasks, demonstrating reliability to support the animal care team’s performance.
• Exercise sound judgment, communicate effectively and respectfully, and provide competent and efficient animal care.
• Perform some administrative tasks and have computer experience with Excel and Word.


Education and Experience:

The above is normally acquired through the completion of:
• Completion of a 1 year Veterinary Assistant Program.
• Three years of related work experience. Preferably one of those years working in laboratory animal science or in an academic animal facility. Equivalencies in education and experience would be considered.


HR Note:

Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.


Health and Safety Requirements

This position is regularly required to work on campus in person. In the event of a public health emergency or a health and safety issue, it is possible that you may be required to work temporarily remotely due to public health orders, directives and/or health and safety requirements. If this happens, you will work with your direct manager to set up a remote work environment including discussing appropriate technology and requirements. You are required to follow all University policies and directives, including to set up a safe and confidential workspace in a remote location and ensure all Carleton property (intellectual and other) is safeguarded. If required to work remotely, you will be notified by your manager when working full time physically onsite will resume.


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