Aquatic Laboratory Technician

Date Posted: 12/03/2025
Req ID: 46255
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Bioscience Support Facility
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

About us:

The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada's leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.

We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacyof innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.

Your opportunity:

The Biological Sciences Facility (BSF) is a multifaceted animal facility, housing animals from several departments within the Faculty of Arts & Science in support of academic and research missions.
The facility provides optimum housing for a wide range of species including invertebrates, fish, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals. The facility also oversees and coordinates animal housing and surgery.

Under the general direction of the Vivarium Director, the Aquatics Laboratory Technician is responsible for activities associated with the operation and maintenance of aquatic facilities, fish care, andtraining program. The incumbent will provide oversight, maintenance and repairs of tanks, aquaria, and aquatic life support systems; contribute to the ongoing care and oversight of aquatic organism health and welfare; help organize and maintain research spaces, including the upkeep and inventory of equipment and supplies.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Troubleshooting issues with lab equipment and/or workshops
• Preparing, assembling and setting-up material, equipment and supplies used in teaching and/or research labs
• Ensuring the safe handling of specialized lab equipment and materials while operating within close proximity to others
• Identifying non-compliance cases and escalating for review
• Collaborating with staff and course instructors to determine lab set up requirements
• Providing detailed explanations and demonstrating procedures to students and/or employees on lab techniques

Essential Qualifications:

• College Diploma (2 years) or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum four (4) years of related experience working in an animal laboratory setting, preferably in a post-secondary environment.
• Experience working with zebrafish, salmonoids, Xenopus Laevis, turtles and other aquatic species.
• Experience in operating, maintaining, and trouble-shooting laboratory equipment.
• Experience using and maintaining mechanical equipment to assess water quality for fish.
• Fish handling skills required.
• Knowledge of animal care, diseases and treatment, anesthesia and euthanasia.
• Demonstrated ability to train others and work cooperatively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to keep well-informed of current technologies, best practices and state of knowledge in research area.
• Knowledge of laboratory occupational safety and biosafety precautions.
• Knowledge of established proceduresand instructions when disposing of waste, cleaning lab rooms and equipment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Assets (Nonessential):

• Knowledge of husbandry and preferred environments of diverse fish species is an asset

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Communicator
• Cooperative
• Multi-tasker
• Organized
• Self-directed
• Team player

This recruitment is posted to fill two full-time continuing positions. 

Closing Date: 12/14/2025, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW 
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing 
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band $67,916. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $86,855. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol. 
Job Category: Research Administration & Teaching
Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.