Laboratory Veterinarian and Director, Animal Care

**Duties and Responsibilities**:
Responsible for veterinary support (clinical, diagnostic, surgical, etc.) for teaching and research animals, including those on campus or at field sites, which fall under the Canadian Counsil on Animal Care (CCAC) and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) purview. The incumbent ensures the accreditation status of the animal care and use program is maintained, and supports the overall institutional animal ethics and animal care program and Animal Care and Veterinary Services (ACVS). This position reports the governance and compliance of ACVS to the Director, Research Ethics on a periodical basis and supports the Director of Operations, Faculty of Science in the development and implementation of long-term financial and facility planning for the Animal Care and Veterinary Services Department.

**Qualifications**:
The incumbent must possess the following qualifications:

- Knowledge of management practices in people management, strategic planning and risk management, policy development, financial management and stakeholder relationship management
- Knowledge of administration, accounting, communications and human Resources Management
- Knowledge of operational management and leadership concepts practices including program/service delivery models, policy development, planning, budgeting, performance measurement management, and human resources
- Knowledge of animal vivarium program design, delivery, assessment, and evaluation methodologies, processes, and practices
- Knowledge of relevant governing legislation, collective agreements, policies and procedures
- Knowledge of office as well as the broader university academic units, departments, and divisions
- Knowledge of office productivity software and databases, internet browsers and search engines, discipline-specific software, enterprise software, and technology devices
- Knowledge of cultural competency and diversity
- Knowledge of and experience with regulatory matters pertaining to ethics of animal care and use in research, teaching, and testing (e.g., Animals for Research Act, CCAC, and Tri-Council)
- Knowledge is used to lead animal care vivarium

**Education and Experience**:
The above is normally acquired through the completion of:

- Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine with a license to practice veterinary medicine in the Ontario as a member in good standing of the College of Veterinarians of Ontario.
- Minimum of five years of previous experience in the animal veterinary experience including clinical experience, laboratory, animal medicine, and science.
- At least minimum two years of leadership and management experience.
- Knowledge of and experience with regulatory matters pertaining to ethics of animal care and use in research, teaching and testing (e.g., Animals for Research Act, CCAC, and Tri-council)

**HR Note**:
Please note that applicants will be considered on an ongoing basis. This competition will remain open until filled.

Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.