Animal Ethics and Compliance Coordinator

University of Alberta Careers; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alberta Careers is seeking an Animal Ethics and Compliance Coordinator to join the Research Integrity Support portfolio. The role involves planning, conducting and following up on risk-based reviews of animal use activities, and working across campuses to ensure compliance with approved protocols and CCAC standards.

Reporting to the Manager, Animal Ethics and Compliance, the coordinator promotes continuous improvement, accurate documentation and strong animal welfare practices

Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct, document and follow up on risk-based reviews of animal use activities.
• Promote continuous improvement and strong animal welfare practices; provide practical guidance within requirements.
• Collaborate with researchers, animal care personnel, facility leaders, veterinarians and research integrity staff.

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.