Animal Care Worker - Part-time occasional (Research Institute)

RI-MUHC | Research Institute of the MUHC | #rimuhc; Montreal; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A research institute in Montreal is seeking an Animal Care Technician to perform various animal care duties and technical procedures. The role requires excellent organizational skills, ability to work well in diverse environments, and proficiency in both French and English. Prior experience with animals is preferred. This is a part-time, temporary position with a pay scale of $22.83 to $34.26 per hour.

Benefits

3 days of paid sick leave per year

RREGOP government pension plan

Vacation pro rata based on salary

5.3% of gross earnings added for statutory holidays

Qualifications

• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to prioritize work.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt and perform effectively in different work environments.
• Proficient in French and English (spoken and written).
• Previous experience working with animals is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Performs husbandry duties related to the care and maintenance of animals.
• Records and reports data related to animal care or animal use.
• Cleans, washes and disinfects cages.
• Receives, stores and delivers food and accessories required for the animals.
• Helps maintain inventory of materials and equipment.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Bilingual (French and English)

Job description

Overview

Join the Research Institute of the MUHC in Montreal, a world-renowned biomedical and hospital research centre. The RI-MUHC is the research arm of the MUHC affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University and is supported in part by FRQS.

Position summary

Under the general supervision of the Animal Resources Division Manager, the candidate performs animal care-related duties, technical procedures and administrative duties related to the care and use of laboratory animals on various RI-MUHC sites.

Responsibilities

• Performs husbandry duties related to the care and maintenance of animals
• Records and reports data related to animal care or animal use
• Cleans, washes and disinfects cages
• Receives, stores and delivers food and accessories required for the keeping and maintenance of the animals
• Helps maintain inventory of materials and equipment
• Distributes clean linen and uniforms
• Operates and monitors equipment, tools, materials and instruments
• Interacts with researchers

Qualifications

• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to prioritize work
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to adapt and perform effectively in different work environments
• Excellent organizational skills in managing multiple priorities, multi-tasking and time-sensitive issues with minimal supervision
• Proficient in French and English (spoken and written)
• Previous experience working with animals is an asset

Employment details

• Status: Temporary Occasional Part-time (on call); hours per week vary by division needs
• Training offered at start of employment, requiring a minimum of 2 consecutive weeks of in-week (Mon-Fri, 35 hours / week) availability
• Pay Scale: $22.83 to $34.26 per hour; commensurate with qualifications and experience
• Work Shift: starts at 7 a.m. (Saturday and / or Sunday, holidays, and vacation replacements)
• Work Site: RI-MUHC – site Glen and site HGM

Benefits

• 3 days of paid sick leave per year (includes a maximum of 1 personal day)
• RREGOP government pension plan (defined benefit)
• Vacation pro rata based on percentage of salary
• 5.3% of gross earnings added to pay in lieu of statutory holidays

For more information on compensation and benefits, visit the RI-MUHC careers page: http://rimuhc.ca/en/compensation-and-benefits

THIS IS NOT A HOSPITAL POSITION.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The RI-MUHC hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who self-identify as members of racialized groups / visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. We also welcome candidates who can productively engage with diverse communities. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may confidentially contact, [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Research Services

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