Animal Care Technician

remote type: This position is in-person at a UBC location.**Job Description Summary** This position is responsible for directly supporting the animal-based research community within the University of British Columbia by providing high level animal care in working closely with the Clinical Veterinarians and Animal Care Teams. The Animal Care Technician (ACT) will provide facility support within the Centre for Disease Modeling (CDM).Assists CDM research staff and users with animal care procedures and techniques. Recommends revisions to existing policies and procedures to the CDM Supervisors. Performs duties in the cage wash area. Be responsible for the maintenance, cleanliness and organization of cages, equipment, surgical and storage facilities. Be responsible for the maintenance storeroom supplies. Performs routine cleaning of animal lodging facilities. Follows all safety standards, standard operating procedures and policies. Maintains required courses, certifications and testing. Report any safety concerns to the ACS Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee (JOHSC). Treats confidentially all information related to research projects, personnel, and locations, and agrees not to disclose any such information to any person except as may be necessary in the proper discharge of work obligations. Keep abreast of developments in the area of expertise and participating in continuing education programs. Perform other related tasks as required. **Consequence of Error/Judgement****Minimum Qualifications** High school graduation, some additional training in a related field and a minimum two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. - Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own - Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion **Preferred Qualifications*** Undergraduate degree in a relevant field or graduation from a technical college or institute.* B.Sc. degree in an animal related field and/or AHT diploma an asset.* CALAS Registered Laboratory Animal Technician (RLAT) preferred.* Experience in working with small animals in a research capacity.* Experience working in a CL2 environment.* Working with industry and/or research teams an asset.* Must demonstrate a sound theoretical and working knowledge of the principles and practice of laboratory animal science and working knowledge of veterinary technology, biomedical research, medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and intensive/critical care.* Effective oral and written communication, interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills.* Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.* Ability to be thorough, accurate, and have a high level of attention to detail.* Ability to perform the physical demands of the job including: working in humid environments with varying temperatures; continuous exposure to animal dander, odors, excreta, dust, and noise, including potentially lethal pathogens and radioisotopes.* Able to lift up to 25 kgs several times throughout the day and work in an environment that requires continuous walking, bending, stooping, reaching, twisting and turning.* Ability to operate job-related equipment.* Ability to effectively use software at a moderate level (e.g., Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, MOSAIC, Workday).* Ability to read and comprehend technical material.* Be willing to maintain and upgrade training.* Ability to train others.* Ability to understand and apply policies, SOPs, instructions and applicable Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC) guidelines.* Ability to prioritize and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.* Ability to listen actively and attentively, and obtain clarification as required.* Ability to deal with a diversity of people in a calm, courteous, and effective manner.* Ability to work toward consensus and resolve differences.* Ability to demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.* Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and productive working relationships.* Ability to resolve complaints and interpersonal conflict in a calm, non-confrontational manner, and by exercising sound judgment.* Ability to work weekends, evenings and statutory holidays.
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