Animal Health Laboratory Technician

7 days ago

Vanier, Ontario, Canada Vanier College Full time

Reference number:

S

Job Category (Job Alert): Animal Health

Department:
Academic Sector

Services:
Faculty of Science and Technology

Immediate Supervisor's Name:
Carl Beaulieu

Position Status:
Full-time Replacement

Length of the contract:
Until August 10, 2025

Work Location:
Vanier College

Work Schedule:
Mon - Fri, schedule TBD (35hrs/week)

External Posting Start Date:

External Posting End Date and Time: :00

Salary Scale:
$ $32.32

Expected Start Date:

Vanier College is an English-language public college with more than 6000 daytime students from over 90 different nationalities.

We have a thriving Continuing Education division that provides services to adult learners, international students as well as to community and corporate clients.

Vanier has approximately 1000 employees and offers a stimulating work environment and a beautiful green campus.

Our dynamic faculty and staff enjoy numerous benefits including an employee assistance program, employee fitness programs, professional development, daycare, educational fee waivers as well as music concerts and other activities.


Description:

  • Reporting to the Assistant Dean, Faculty of Science and Technology, the Animal Health Laboratory Technician assists teachers in the preparation, presentation, supervision, and evaluation of laboratory work.
  • More specifically, but not limited to, the Animal Health Laboratory Technician:
  • Operates, supervises, and ensures the maintenance of the Animal Health Technology (AHT) laboratories
  • both on-campus and off-campus, at partner facilities:
  • Sets up laboratory equipment and prepares laboratories, in collaboration with the teachers;
  • Collects specimens;
  • Demonstrates, monitors, instructs, and evaluates the students;
  • Cares for all animals used in the laboratories according to guidelines and standards, such as the Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC);
  • Provides guidance to students for the care of animals and the maintenance of the AHT facilities;
  • Organizes, trains, and supervises students for 'Duty Week' and other AHT activities;
  • Trains and supervises student employees and ensures administrative tasks are completed for hiring and payment;
  • Assists with the selection of equipment and ensures its proper use;
  • Calibrates and maintains equipment, lab tools, and other teaching aids and arranges for repairs and maintenance;
  • Maintains and updates inventory and prepares purchase, work order, and other requisitions;
  • Liaises with other college departments and external suppliers;
  • Demonstrates and ensures that health and safety practices are maintained in the laboratories and animal facilities;
  • Arranges for animals to be available for student interactions and interventions;
  • Maintains client records and files and processes payments for the Animal Health Technology Pedagogical Clinic;
  • Works collaboratively with other Laboratory Technicians and helps supervise and train less experienced personnel;
  • Participates in departmental and college committees and activities;
  • Coordinates the Vanier College Animal Care Committee (ACC):
  • Prepares agendas and minutes for ACC meetings and chairs meetings;
  • Follows up on ACC activities;
  • Ensures all documentation is properly prepared, distributed, and maintained;
  • Prepares Animal Use Data Forms for review by ACC and Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC);
  • Corresponds with the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA), maintains and monitors requirements, and prepares documentation;
  • Coordinates the preparation of protocols for animal use for ACC and monitors the postapproval of protocols;
  • Coordinates site visits of the CCAC;
  • Prepares the preassessment and followup documentation for site visits of the CCAC
  • Updates Terms of Reference form, as needed.
  • Other related tasks which fall within the scope of the classification of this position may be assigned.
  • Schedule: Monday to Friday schedule to be determined each semester (35 hours/week)
  • Contract: A.S.A.P until August 10, 202
  • Classification: Technicienne ou technicien en travaux pratiques (Laboratory Technician)
    Requirements:
  • Qualifications:
  • Diploma of College Studies (DCS/DEC) in Animal Health Technology or related field, or a diploma or attestation of studies which is recognized as equivalent by the competent authority.

Conditions related to the specific position:

  • Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) certification or equivalent (an asset);
  • At least two (2) years of pertinent experience (an asset);
  • Strong English and French oral and written competencies (to be tested);
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel (to be tested);
  • Aptitude to learn and use specialized software, namely Logivet;
  • Experience with veterinary clinic procedures and laboratory animal procedures (to be tested);
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills,

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