North Campus Animal Services (NCAS) Training Instructor

University of California; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alberta is seeking a North Campus Animal Services (NCAS) Training Instructor responsible for delivering high-quality training in animal care and compliance. This full-time role involves preparing workshops for staff and assessing their competencies while adhering to national standards.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Possibility of extension

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience working with laboratory animals.
• Veterinary Technologist registered in Alberta.
• Registered Laboratory Animal Technician is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training workshops on animal care and handling.
• Assess and certify technical skill competency.
• Maintain training areas and manage supplies.

Skills

Effective organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Critical observational skills

Analytic skills

Computer skills

Education

Diploma in Veterinary Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Canvas

ARISE software

Google applications

Job description

North Campus Animal Services (NCAS) Training Instructor

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North Campus Animal Services (NCAS) Training Instructor

University of Alberta

Competition 2436

Department

VPRI Research Integrity Support

Salary range

$54,977.40 to $74,669.16

Hours per week

35

Grade

8

Closing date

July 7, 2025

Position Type

Full Time - Trust Funded

This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position has a term length of one year plus one day from the date of hire with the possibility of extension, and offers a comprehensive benefits package. Internal secondments will be considered.

Location - Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.

Working at the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Metis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people - from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.

Working for Research Integrity Support (RIS)

The Research Integrity Support (RIS) portfolio encompasses services which support the Institution and its researchers in the provision of effective and responsible administration of compliance based requirements for research involving human participants, research, teaching, and testing involving animals and research security. Within RIS, the University's Animal Care and Use Program provides oversight for the conduct of animal research in the various animal facilities and research spaces across campus. Specifically, the North Campus Animal Services (NCAS) facilities have been recently consolidated under the office of the VPRI. As an integral member of the Research Integrity Support (RIS) team, and supporting the NCAS facilities training program and the Institutional Animal Care and Use program more generally, the NCAS Training Instructor plays a crucial role in supporting the University of Alberta's researchers and their teams with training to conduct quality ethical animal research.

Position

Reporting to the Associate University Veterinarian, Compliance & Training, the NCAS Training Instructor is primarily responsible for coordinating and delivering high-quality training workshops to staff, students, and researchers involved in animal research as well as assessing technical skill competencies.

This position involves diverse and complex responsibilities, requiring a high level of independence, sound judgment, and the ability to perform effectively in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. The role will involve utilizing understanding of national and provincial veterinary standards, Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC) guidelines, the National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of animals in Research (NC3Rs), as well as adherence to institutional policies and procedures.

Duties

• Deliver basic animal care, humane methods of handling and restraining, euthanasia, anesthesia, aseptic surgical techniques, basic surgery, and various species-specific veterinary techniques training workshops to staff, students, and researchers involved in animal research. The hands-on workshops are delivered in groups of 2-4 or one-on-one sessions. The animal species may include but are not limited to mice, rats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, cats, pigs, birds, fish, and amphibians.
• Assess the technical skill competency of trainees and issue certificates of completion upon successful demonstration of required skills.
• Set up and prepare training facilities, ensuring materials and equipment are properly organized and available. Arrange training areas to meet the specific requirements of each lab session.
• Monitoring the training animal inventory as well as the training room's supplies.
• Clean and sanitize training areas after sessions, including disinfecting tables and sweeping/mopping floors to maintain a safe and hygienic environment.
• Provide assistance to the development of the institutional animal user training program (IAUTP). This may involve helping with curriculum development, training delivery methods, assessment and certification, and risk management and safety.
• Attend quarterly skill development sessions to enhance expertise and knowledge.
• Assist with the training workshop registration process. This may include communicating with trainees, Principal Investigator or delegate to determine the training requirements as well as consulting the Animal Use Protocols (AUPs).
  
  

Qualifications

Education:

• Diploma in Veterinary Technology from a Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) accredited institution.
  
  

Certifications

• Veterinary Technologist registered and in good standing with the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association (BVMA) and the Alberta Veterinary Technologist Association (ABVTA).
• Registered Laboratory Animal Technician (RLAT) with an active membership with the Canadian Association for Laboratory Animal Science (CALAS) is an asset.
  
  

Experience

• 2-3 years of experience in working with laboratory animal used in research and competent in performing various research techniques on multiple species.
• Experience working with animals in a professional setting (e.g. Veterinary Hospital) is an asset.
• Previous teaching experience is an asset.
  
  

Knowledge And Skills

• Familiarity with animal care and use as well as common research techniques used in laboratory animals.
• Proficiency in and knowledge of surgical and anesthetic equipment, procedures and post-operative care.
• Knowledge of the Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC) guidelines, veterinary standards and institutional policies and procedures related to animal care and welfare.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Effective organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to deliver content in front of an audience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work with staff, students, researchers.
• Critical observational skills to determine competency.
• Well developed analytic skills with an ability to provide recommendations and/or determine a plan of action.
• Proficiency in computer skills, specifically, Microsoft Office, Canvas and ARISE software platforms, Google applications, and instructional presentation methods including PowerPoint and video presentations.
  
  

To apply, please visit: https://apps.ualberta.ca/careers/posting/2436

At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of inclusivity and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.

The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.

L'Université de l'Alberta s'engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes ayant une orientation sexuelle ou une identité et une expression sexospécifique; et tous ceux qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.

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