Technician I, Animal Care
2 weeks ago
Follow us on Job Type:EmployeeDuration in Months(for fixed-term jobs):12Job Family:Laboratory Support# of Open Positions:4Faculty/Service - Department:Animal Care and Veterinary ServiceCampus:Main CampusUnion Affiliation:SSUODate Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):2025/11/27Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD):2025/12/08Hours per week:35Salary Grade:SSUO Grade 05Salary Range:$49,827.00 - $62,936.00Position PurposeReporting to the Associate-Supervisor, Animal Care Operations, the incumbent participates in the delivery of the program of animal care under the supervision of a team leader in order to maintain Animal Care and Veterinary Service’s (ACVS) high standards of animal care and welfare and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities will include daily observation of animals, provision of clean feed and bedding, and routine facility sanitation procedures of all work areas within the vivarium.In this role, your responsibilities will include:Perform daily health observation of animals and monitor and record environmental parameters of the animal housing room. Provide clean feed and bedding for animals, perform routine animal cage change procedures.Provide husbandry care and enrichment to resident animals appropriate to the specific protocol and housing requirements.Perform assigned preparation or cleaning, sanitation and disinfection of caging and related equipment used to restrain, house or otherwise maintain laboratory animals as required. Assist in quality assurance tracking of caging materials and other equipment as scheduled.What you will bring:A secondary school diploma along with additional training in animal health-related fields. Continuing education in the Canadian Association for Laboratory Animal Science (CALAS) Associate Registered Laboratory Animal Technician (ARLAT3) certification program is encouraged.Knowledge of the basic principles of laboratory animal husbandry is an asset.Ability to follow detailed instructions. Ability to function well in a team environment and be able to adhere to written Standard Operating Procedures and follow verbal instructions.Ability to identify problems such as animal health problems, daily task conflict or equipment failure and communicate problems and observations to supervisor. Willingness and ability to work after hours, evenings, weekends and statutory holidays as assigned.Willingness to provide proof of vaccination history as per standard provincial protocols.Willingness and ability to work with a respirator (e.g. PAPR). #LI-DPPrior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined in Policy 129 – Covid-19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1, 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.
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Technician I, Animal Care
2 weeks ago
Ottawa, Canada University of Ottawa Full timeFollow us on Job Type:EmployeeDuration in Months(for fixed-term jobs):N/AJob Family:Laboratory Support# of Open Positions:5Faculty/Service - Department:Animal Care and Veterinary ServiceCampus:Roger Guindon HallUnion Affiliation:SSUODate Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):2025/08/14Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD):2025/08/25Hours per week:35Salary...
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Technician I, Animal Care
1 week ago
Ottawa, Canada University of Ottawa Full time**Follow us on****Job Type:**Employee**Duration in Months**(for fixed-term jobs):12**Job Family:**Laboratory Support**# of Open Positions:**4**Faculty/Service - Department:**Animal Care and Veterinary Service**Campus:**Main Campus**Union Affiliation:**SSUO**Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):**2025/11/27**Applications must be received** ****BEFORE****...
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Technician I, Animal Care
1 week ago
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada University of Ottawa Full time $49,827 - $62,936Follow us on LinkedInJob Type:EmployeeDuration in Months (for fixed-term jobs):12Job Family:Laboratory Support# of Open Positions:4Faculty/Service - Department:Animal Care and Veterinary ServiceCampus:Main CampusUnion Affiliation:SSUODate Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):2025/11/27Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD):2025/12/08Hours per week:35Salary...
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Technician I, Animal Care
1 week ago
Ottawa, Canada University of Ottawa Full time**Follow us on****Job Type:**Employee**Duration in Months**(for fixed-term jobs):12**Job Family:**Laboratory Support**# of Open Positions:**4**Faculty/Service - Department:**Animal Care and Veterinary Service**Campus:**Main Campus**Union Affiliation:**SSUO**Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):**2025/11/27**Applications must be received** ****BEFORE****...
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Animal Care Technician I: Daily Health
1 week ago
Ottawa, Canada University of Ottawa Full timeA leading Canadian university in Ottawa is seeking a dedicated Animal Care Technician to ensure high standards of animal care and welfare. Responsibilities include observing animals, caring for their environment, and adhering to safety protocols. The ideal candidate has a secondary school diploma and knowledge of animal husbandry. This is a full-time...
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Animal Care Technician I: Daily Health
1 week ago
Ottawa, Canada University of Ottawa Full timeA leading Canadian university in Ottawa is seeking a dedicated Animal Care Technician to ensure high standards of animal care and welfare. Responsibilities include observing animals, caring for their environment, and adhering to safety protocols. The ideal candidate has a secondary school diploma and knowledge of animal husbandry. This is a full-time...
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Technician I, Animal Care
1 week ago
Ottawa, ON KN N, Canada University of Ottawa Full time $50,000 - $60,000 per yearJob Type:EmployeeDuration in Months(for fixed-term jobs):12Job Family:Laboratory Support# of Open Positions:4Faculty/Service - Department:Animal Care and Veterinary ServiceCampus:Main CampusUnion Affiliation:SSUODate Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):2025/11/27Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD):2025/12/08Hours per week:35Salary Grade:SSUO Grade 05Salary...
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Shelter Veterinary Technician — Animal Care
4 weeks ago
Ottawa, Canada Ottawahumane Full timeA local animal care organization in Ottawa is seeking a Veterinary Technician to ensure the health and well-being of animals. Responsibilities include monitoring animal health, providing medical assessments, and working with clients to support animal care. The position requires a Veterinary Technician diploma and proficiency in both spoken and written...
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Animal Care Technician
3 days ago
Ottawa, Canada University of Ottawa Full timeJob title under review The University of Ottawa—A crossroads of cultures and ideas The University of Ottawa is home to a dynamic community of over 50,000 students, faculty and staff, who live, work and study in both French and English. Our campus is a crossroad of cultures and ideas, where bold minds come together to inspire game-changing ideas. We...
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Technician II, Animal Care
2 weeks ago
Ottawa, Canada University of Ottawa Full timeTechnician II, Animal Care (Aquatics) University of Ottawa Job Details Job Type: Employee Campus: Main Campus Faculty/Service Department: Animal Care and Veterinary Service Union Affiliation: SSUO Hours per week: 35 Salary Grade: SSUO Grade 06 Salary Range: $54,118.00 – $68,361.00 Applications must be received before: 2025/12/01 Position Purpose Reporting...
