Animal Technician

3 weeks ago

Edmonton, Canada University of Alberta Full time

**Science Animal Support Services**:

- Competition No.

**S104852093**
- Posting Date

**Nov 02, 2023**
- Closing Date

**Nov 15, 2023**
- Position Type

**Full Time - Operating Funded**
- Salary Range

**$44,016 to $58,952 per year**
- Grade

**06**
- Hours

**35.00**

This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

**This posting will be use to fill two positions** which offer a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: Faculty & Staff Benefits.

**Location** - Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton

**Working for the University of Alberta**
- The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community._

The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for over a decade.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.

**Working for the Department/Faculty**

Science Animal Support Services (SASS) houses and provides husbandry for a variety of species used by Researchers and Instructors holding Animal Use Protocols (AUP) approved by the Animal Care and Use Committee (ACUC) Biosciences. Terrestrial species normally include mice, rats, rabbits, songbirds and pigeons housed in conventional environments. Aquatic species normally include zebrafish and a variety of other freshwater fish (trout, carp and goldfish) and marine invertebrates. Care is provided 365 days/year.

**Position Summary**

Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, the Animal Technician II is responsible for animal care, maintenance, and husbandry as well as various experimental and technical duties in SASS. After a period of training, this position will be able to work in the aquatics and terrestrial facility no matter the species, and provide technical assistance to the Researchers. This position will be able to work weekends and statutory holidays.

**Duties**
- Providing care and maintenance to a variety of animals including feeding, watering, regular weighing, health checks and health monitoring, cage/tank changing and cleaning, animal room cleaning and sanitation, and use of related equipment according to facility standard operating procedures.
- Advising and reporting on animal health issues to the Operations Supervisor and Veterinarian
- Administering medications, treatments, special feeding programs and addition/modification of supplements as specified
- Maintaining detailed records on animal health including intake, weight changes, discharges, environmental conditions, and other required information
- Working on multiple research projects and performing a variety of specialized/complex technical procedures under the direction of principal investigators or other senior SASS staff members, while following complex SOPs
- Performing euthanasia of animals as required
- Identifying when new SOPs are required and maintaining or modifying existing ones in consultation with the Operations Supervisor, Veterinarian and approved by the ACUC
- Responsible for post-op monitoring and reporting to the Operations Supervisor for further assessment as necessary
- Maintaining detailed records with respect to experimental/technical duties
- Operate and maintain water treatment units and rack washer

**Qualifications**
- Animal Health Technology Diploma or equivalent; or Bachelor of Science (preference for related disciplines)
- Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, organizational and time management skills; accuracy and attention to detail are required
- Ability to handle a wide variety of animal species
- Animal training (Part I & II) will be delivered by the University and facility
- CPR/First Aid, WHMIS training; Biosafety, Chemical and Laboratory Safety and other courses provided by EHS
- Heavy lifting (ability to lift 50 lbs), repetitive job movements, lots of walking, animal restraint, pulling/pushing equipment

**How to Apply**

**We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

  • Registered Veterinary Technician

    Found in: Talent CA C2 - 2 weeks ago

    Edmonton, Canada West Edmonton Mall Full time

    Registered Veterinary Technician The Registered Veterinarian Technician position has the primary responsibility of providing quality care to the animal collection, assist on a wide variety of standard clinical laboratory tests and analysis and monitoring the overall health and well-being of our animals. This position will provide the opportunity to...

  • Animal Care and Use Specialist

    5 days ago

    Edmonton, Canada University of Alberta Full time

    **VPRI Research Integrity**: - Competition No. **S109249317** - Posting Date **Jan 11, 2023** - Closing Date **Jan 24, 2023** - Position Type **Full Time - Operating Funded** - Salary Range **$59,408 to $82,223 per year** - Grade **10** - Hours **35.00** This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA). This full-time position...

  • Medical Device Reprocessing Technician

    2 days ago

    Edmonton, Canada VCA Animal Hospitals Full time

    **Medical Device Reprocessing Technician, Specialty**: **Edmonton, AB**: **Guardian Veterinary Centre** is welcoming for a **Full-time Medical Device Reprocessing Tech** to join our fun and motivated team of professional pet health caregivers. In this position, you will be supporting our Doctors and Technologist teams by maintaining our large volume of...

  • Research Technician

    3 days ago

    Edmonton, Canada University of Alberta Full time

    **ALES AFNS Kinsella Research St**: - Competition No. **S108450712** - Posting Date **Mar 10, 2023** - Closing Date **Mar 17, 2023** - Position Type **Full Time - Operating Funded** - Salary Range **$45,256 to $60,222 per year** - Grade **05** - Hours **40** **This competition is restricted to internal applicants of the University of Alberta. Please...

  • Biological Technician

    3 days ago

    Edmonton, Canada University of Alberta Full time

    **ALES AFNS General**: - Competition No. **S108452713** - Posting Date **Mar 08, 2024** - Closing Date **Mar 14, 2024** - Position Type **Full Time - Grant Funded** - Salary Range **$40,193 to $53,485 per year** - Grade **05** - Hours **35** **_This competition is restricted to internal applicants of the University of Alberta. Please indicate your...

  • Laboratory Technician

    3 days ago

    Edmonton, Canada University of Alberta Full time

    **REHAB Rehabilitation Medicine**: - Competition No. **S100351582** - Posting Date **Jul 27, 2023** - Closing Date **Aug 03, 2023** - Position Type **Full Time - Grant Funded** - Salary Range **$51,055 to $69,342 per year** - Grade **08** - Hours **35** This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA). This position has a term...

  • Veterinary DVM Summer Student 2024

    Found in: Talent CA C2 - 2 weeks ago

    Edmonton, Canada VCA Canada Full time

    JOB DESCRIPTION Veterinary DVM Summer Student 2024  Edmonton, AB Mayfield Animal Hospital is accepting applications for our 2024 Summer DVM Student positions. This is a great opportunity to apply your classroom studies within a hospital environment and acquire first-hand experience in working closely with VCA Canada veterinary...

  • Conservation Technician

    4 days ago

    Edmonton, Canada The Nature Conservancy of Canada Full time

    Taking care of our environment has never been more important than it is today. The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is looking for a **Conservation Technician** to join a team committed to protecting our most important natural areas and the plants and animals they sustain. NCC is the nation’s leading not-for-profit, private land conservation...

  • Laboratory Technician

    7 days ago

    Edmonton, Canada University of Alberta Full time

    **MED Medical Microbio & Immunol**: - Competition No. **S104649276** - Posting Date **Jan 09, 2023** - Closing Date **Feb 17, 2023** - Position Type **Full Time - Grant Funded** - Salary Range **$39,599 to $52,694 per year** - Grade **05** - Hours **35** This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA). This position has a term...

  • Registered Pharmacy Technician

    Found in: Talent CA C2 - 2 weeks ago

    Edmonton, Canada Innomar Strategies Full time

    Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals...

  • Content Creator

    5 days ago

    Edmonton, Canada SARA DIGI SOLUTION LTD Full time

    Education: Bachelor's degree - Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years - or equivalent experience **Tasks**: - Supervise other graphic designers or graphic arts technicians - Estimate time to complete graphic designs and illustrations - Adapt existing illustrations - Consult with clients to determine the nature and content of illustrations in order to meet...

  • Part-time Cleaning Specialist

    6 days ago

    Edmonton, Canada Homework Cleaning Full time

    **Summary** Are you a perfectionist who’s not afraid of physical work? Edmonton’s premier residential cleaning service is currently seeking a casual part-time cleaning technician to render residential cleaning services. **Description** As a cleaning technician for the Company, the successful applicant will work to improve and maintain the hygiene of...

  • technician, Web

    Found in: Talent CA 2 C2 - 4 hours ago

    Edmonton, Canada 1266521 B.C. LTD Full time

    Education: Bachelor's degreeExperience: 1 year to less than 2 yearsTasksMaintain, troubleshoot and administer the use of local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), mainframe networks and computer workstations and peripheral equipmentEvaluate and install computer hardware, networking software and operating system softwareProvide problem-solving...

  • content creator

    Found in: Talent CA 2 C2 - 7 days ago

    Edmonton, Canada SARA DIGI SOLUTION LTD Full time

    Education: Expérience: EducationBachelor's degree or equivalent experienceTasksSupervise other graphic designers or graphic arts techniciansEstimate time to complete graphic designs and illustrationsAdapt existing illustrationsConsult with clients to determine the nature and content of illustrations in order to meet their communications needsDevelop and...

  • content creator

    Found in: Talent CA 2 C2 - 3 weeks ago

    Edmonton, Canada SARA DIGI SOLUTION LTD Full time

    Education: Bachelor's degreeExperience: 1 year to less than 2 years or equivalent experienceTasksSupervise other graphic designers or graphic arts techniciansEstimate time to complete graphic designs and illustrationsAdapt existing illustrationsConsult with clients to determine the nature and content of illustrations in order to meet their communications...

  • graphic designer

    Found in: Talent CA 2 C2 - 2 weeks ago

    Edmonton, Canada Xpress Print N Signs Ltd. Full time

    Education: Bachelor's degreeExperience: 1 year to less than 2 yearsTasksSupervise other graphic designers or graphic arts techniciansEstimate time to complete graphic designs and illustrationsAssist in developing storyboards for electronic productions such as multimedia, interactive and digital products and television advertising and productionsProduce 2-D...

  • graphic designer

    Found in: Talent CA 2 C2 - 3 weeks ago

    Edmonton, Canada 2233263 Alberta Ltd. Full time

    Education: Bachelor's degreeExperience: 1 year to less than 2 yearsTasksSupervise other graphic designers or graphic arts techniciansEstimate time to complete graphic designs and illustrationsAssist in developing storyboards for electronic productions such as multimedia, interactive and digital products and television advertising and productionsConsult with...

  • graphic designer

    Found in: Talent CA 2 C2 - 2 weeks ago

    Edmonton, Canada Xpress Print N Signs Ltd. Full time

    Education: Expérience: EducationBachelor's degreeTasksSupervise other graphic designers or graphic arts techniciansEstimate time to complete graphic designs and illustrationsAssist in developing storyboards for electronic productions such as multimedia, interactive and digital products and television advertising and productionsProduce 2-D and 3-D animated...

  • graphic designer

    Found in: Talent CA 2 C2 - 2 weeks ago

    Edmonton, Canada 2233263 Alberta Ltd. Full time

    Education: Expérience: EducationBachelor's degreeTasksSupervise other graphic designers or graphic arts techniciansEstimate time to complete graphic designs and illustrationsAssist in developing storyboards for electronic productions such as multimedia, interactive and digital products and television advertising and productionsConsult with clients to...

  • Research Associate

    4 days ago

    Edmonton, Canada University of Alberta Full time

    **MED Dentistry**: - Competition No. **A104452635D1** - Closing Date **Apr 17, 2024** This position is a part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA). In accordance with the Trust/Research Academic Staff Agreement, this position offers a comprehensive benefits package found on our Benefits Overview page and annual...