Animal Ethics and Compliance Coordinator

The University of Alberta; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alberta in Edmonton is seeking an Animal Ethics and Compliance Coordinator to join its Research Integrity Support portfolio. The role supports ethics and compliance for research, teaching and testing involving animals across campuses.

Reporting to the Manager, Animal Ethics and Compliance, the coordinator conducts risk-based reviews, documents findings, and provides guidance to researchers, animal care personnel and veterinarians to ensure approved protocols are followed.

Qualifications

• Reporting to the Manager, Animal Ethics and Compliance

Responsibilities

• Plans, conducts, documents and follows up on risk-based reviews of animal use activities.
• Promotes continuous improvement and strong animal welfare practices.
• Works with researchers, animal care personnel, facility leaders, veterinarians and other institutional partners to ensure compliance.

Job description

This position has an expected end date of of March 31, 2028, with a possibility of extension pending funding approval.

Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.

The University is seeking a knowledgeable and collaborative Animal Ethics and Compliance Coordinator to join its Research Integrity Support (RIS) portfolio.

The RIS portfolio supports the responsible administration of ethics and compliance requirements for research, teaching and testing involving animals. The University’s Animal Care and Use Program operates in accordance with institutional policies and procedures, applicable legislation and standards, and the requirements of the Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC). Animal Care and Use Committees (ACUCs) oversee and approve animal use, while the Post Approval Monitoring (PAM) Program verifies that approved activities are conducted as authorized and that identified concerns are appropriately addressed.

Reporting to the Manager, Animal Ethics and Compliance, the Coordinator plans, conducts, documents and follows up on risk-based reviews of animal use activities. Work may take place across multiple University campuses, affiliated locations, and approved off-campus or field sites.
Using an educational, collaborative and risk-based approach, the Coordinator promotes continuous improvement, strong animal welfare practices, accurate documentation and compliance with approved protocols and program requirements. The position works closely with researchers, animal care personnel, facility leaders, veterinarians, research integrity staff and other institutional partners.

The successful candidate will bring sound judgment, technical knowledge, discretion and strong communication skills to identify and document findings, provide practical guidance within established requirements, and elevate significant, repeated or unresolved concerns appropriately.