Animal Care Technician
2 weeks ago
About Queen's University
Queen’s University is the Canadian research intensive university with a transformative student learning experience. Here the employment experience is as diverse as it is interesting. We have opportunities in multiple areas of globally recognized research, faculty administration, engineering & construction, athletics & recreation, power generation, corporate shared services, and many more.
We are committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcome applications from individuals from equity seeking groups such as women, racialized/visible minorities, Indigenous/Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, persons who identify in the LGBTQ+ community and others who reflect the diversity of Canadian society.
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Job Summary
Queen’s University is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Animal Care Technician to work weekends and holidays (approximately 14 hours every other week) in Animal Care Services. Current students of an approved Veterinary Assistant program are welcome to apply.
Hourly Rate: $18.77/hour + 4% vacation pay = $19.52/hour
Scheduled shifts. Rotating every other weekend. Not call in, so you can plan other things in your life.
Job Description
KEY RESPONSIBILITES:
•Provide daily care and feeding for laboratory animals.
•Prepare and dispense the correct diet for specific species according to the animal’s biological needs, using scales, volumetric devices and including sterilization procedure.
•Recognize deviations from normal health and behaviour, reporting any abnormalities to the Senior Technician or On-Call Veterinarian.
•Accurately identify, handle, and restrain animals during procedures or examinations.
•Must be aware of the basic principles of sterility, quarantining, conditioning, and epidemiological control.
•Handling and providing for the needs of special husbandry cases:
> Biohazards
> Sterile environment
•Lifting heavy animals and equipment e.g. bags of food, paper, cleaning fluids, caging, and food containers
•Providing animal treatments under veterinary guidance
•These skills are applied to the husbandry of common laboratory animals
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SPECIAL SKILLS:
•Special consideration to applicants that are current students enrolled in a Veterinary Technician / Technologist or Animal Health Technician / Technologist program.
•The incumbent must have a patient, humane, and caring attitude towards all animals, combined with the strength and knowledge to handle them successfully and are aware of the basic principles of sterility, quarantining, conditioning and epidemiological control.
•Knowledge of laboratory procedures and techniques
•Initiative in carrying out assignments independently.
•Work effectively as part of the Animal Care Services team.
•Ability to lift 18 kg (40lbs)
•Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
•Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
•Knowledge of the Canadian Council of Animal Care (CCAC), the Canadian Association for Laboratory Science (CALAS), the Animals for Research Act and the University Animal Care Committee is an asset.
Employment Equity and Accessibility Statement
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen’s is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Aboriginal Peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
The University provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs.
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