Animal Care Technician

3 weeks ago


Saskatoon, Canada University of Saskatchewan Full time

**Animal Care Technician**:
**Primary Purpose**: To assist in providing animal care in the Dairy Unit and assist with a wide range of activities associated with efficient functioning of the unit and animal well-being.

**Nature of Work**: Reporting to the Dairy Unit Manager or Unit Faculty Supervisor, this position performs dairy cow milking, feeding and caring for livestock. Work is performed with limited supervision. It involves lifting and moving of heavy feed and other supplies. Working in a facility with large animals, the incumbent is exposed to animal dander, waste and unpredictability. Shift work is involved providing coverage during the day, evenings, weekends and statutory holidays. This is a casual position.

**Typical Duties/Accountabilities**:Assist with** **milking, feeding, handling and caring for livestock under research and teaching conditions in accordance with the Canadian Council on Animal Care; operate farm equipment such as tractors, bobcat loader, manure spreaders and trucks; monitor animals for health and perform various other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**

**Education**: Completion of Grade 12. Must hold and maintain a valid Saskatchewan driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

**Licenses**: Must hold and maintain a valid Saskatchewan driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

**Experience**: Recent experience in a dairy milking parlour. Experience milking and animal handling is an asset.

**Skills**: Demonstrated understanding of humane animal care and handling principles; record keeping skills; ability to operate farm equipment; ability to interact and communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors; and possess the ability to perform heavy physical labour.
- Inquiries regarding this position can be directed to Sydney Goldsmith at 306-966-4155._

**Department**: Animal Science Farms
**Status**: Casual
**Employment Group**: CUPE 1975
**Full Time Equivalent (FTE)**: Casual
**Salary**: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $16.35 - 19.61 per hour. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
**Salary Family (if applicable)**:Facility Services
**Salary Phase/Band**:Phase 1
**Posted Date**: 2/15/2023
**Closing Date**: 2/28/2023 at 6:00 pm CST
**Number of Openings**:1
**Work Location**:On Campus

**Criminal Record Check**:Not Applicable
**Driver's License and Abstract Check**:Not Applicable
**Education/Credential Verification**:Not Applicable
**Vulnerable Sector Check**:Not Applicable

Please review the University of Saskatchewan's **health and safety requirements** for faculty, staff and students in consideration of the COVID-19 pandemic.


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