Diploma Program Lab Assistant (RVT)

University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus; Ridgetown; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus is seeking part-time Lab Assistants for the Veterinary Technology and Office Administration programs. Responsibilities include preparing lab materials and assisting students. Ideal candidates are Registered Veterinary Technicians with clinical experience, effective communication skills, and flexible work availability.

Qualifications

• Must have at least two years of clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and set up laboratory materials provided by instructors.
• Support students during lab sessions.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician

Job description

The University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus invites applications for fixed-term, part-time Lab Assistants to support courses in the Veterinary Technology Associate Diploma, Veterinary Assistant, and Office Administration Certificate programs. These positions are covered by the Collective Agreement between OSSTF / TARA District 35 and the University of Guelph. The appointments will begin in September 2024 and end in December 2024. The positions are based at the Ridgetown Campus in Chatham-Kent, approximately 200 km southwest of Guelph's main campus.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Academic Quality and Student Success, Lab Assistants are responsible for delivering and setting up laboratory materials provided by instructors and supporting students.

Position Requirements:

1. Must be a Registered Veterinary Technician with at least two years of clinical experience.
2. Effective communication skills are required.
3. Work hours are variable and flexible.

Classification: OSSTF / TARA, District 35 Salary Band 3

Application Process:

Applications will be accepted until August 30, 2024, or until the position is filled. Applications will be reviewed as received. Interested applicants should submit a resume to Jennifer Mullen, Human Resources.

About Ridgetown Campus:

The University of Guelph’s Ridgetown Campus has been a leader in applied agricultural research for over 100 years. Located in Chatham-Kent, a key agricultural region producing over 70 types of crops, the campus offers students hands-on learning opportunities through its 180-hectare research plots and classroom instruction. Faculty are recognized globally as leaders, partnering with producers to address real-world challenges.

The campus is located within the McKee Purchase (Treaty 2) and the treaty lands of the Odawa, Potawatomi, and Ojibwe (Anishinaabe peoples). We acknowledge the long-standing relationships these Indigenous communities have with this land.

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional priority. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, especially those from groups traditionally underrepresented in employment, to promote our commitment to diversity.

If you require medical accommodation during the recruitment or selection process, please contact Occupational Health and Wellness at 519-824-4120 x52674.

Tagged as: academic, lab assistant, RVT