Animal Care Attendant

For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well‑being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

Job Summary

Animal Care Attendant - No Experience needed – On site Training

Have you always dreamed of working with animals in a company that participates in drug research to save lives? Good news We are currently looking for a full‑time Animal Care Attendant for our Senneville (QC) site. You don't need any previous experience because we have an exceptional training team who will teach you everything

As an Animal Care Attendant for our Toxicology team at the Senneville (QC) site, you will be responsible for ensuring the welfare of the animals and the integrity of our pre‑clinical studies.

In This Role, Primary Responsibilities Include

• Ensure the cleanliness of the living environment of the animals according to the highest standards of welfare in the industry.
• Assist the technicians in their daily tasks.
• Handle animals.
• Participate in the physical/social activities of the animals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (DES), or completion of Secondary III with at least three (3) years of relevant work experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• AEP in Animal Care is an asset.
• Physically able to work (lift up to 20kg, walk, stand, squat, etc.).
• Able to follow strict and precise instructions/procedures.
• Team player with a collaborative and positive attitude.
• Open-minded and eager to learn in a lab environment.

Please note that upon being hired, you will have to undergo an annual tuberculosis test at the expense of the company.

Role Specific Information

• Location: 22022 route Transcanadienne, Senneville, QC, H9X 1C1.
• Transportation: We offer a free shuttle service from the Sainte‑Anne‑de‑Bellevue train station, John Abbott College and from the REM station of l’Anse à l’Orme to the Senneville site. Free parking. Electric vehicle charging station.
• Salary: $19.25 per hour with primes of:
  • Evenings: $2.50;
  • Weekend: $2.75;
  • Overtime: Time and a half;
  • Holidays: Double time;
• Annual bonus based on performance.
• Schedule: Mostly days, weekend rotations and holidays with overtime on evening and night when needed.
• Permanent position, full‑time 37.5hrs per week.

Why Charles River?

• We offer competitive benefits and advantages from day one to support your well‑being.
• Free gym on site.
• Employee and family assistance program.
• Excellent welcome program for new employees as well as in‑house advancement and career development opportunities.
• Access to a doctor and various health professionals (telemedicine).
• 3 weeks’ vacation & 5 personal day policy.
• Many social activities.

If you are interested in contributing to the well‑being of our communities, not only across the country but around the world, please join us. This is Your Moment.

About Safety Assessment

Charles River is committed to helping our partners expedite their preclinical drug development with exceptional safety assessment services, state‑of‑the‑art facilities and expert regulatory guidance. From individual specialty toxicology and IND enabling studies to tailored packages and total laboratory support, our deeply experienced team can design and execute programs that anticipate challenges and avoid roadblocks for a smooth, efficient journey to market. Each year approximately 300 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities.

About Charles River

Charles River is an early‑stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a