Technician - Animal Care

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) is seeking a Lab Animal Technician to provide primary health care and humane care to diverse research animal species in a collaborative, team-based environment. You will support SOPs, document observations, and assist with anesthesia and surgical procedures as required.

The role requires a Veterinary Technician diploma or B.Sc. and CALAS RLAT certification, with weekend/evening shifts and a commitment to GLP practices.

Qualifications

• Ability to determine health status of research animals and apply restraint and drug administration techniques.
• Ability to perform technical procedures and anesthesia on various species.
• Knowledge of CCAC and University husbandry/welfare requirements.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency with computer hardware and software applications.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Commitment to high standards of animal health and welfare.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary health care and humane care to various research animal species.
• Assist with or perform technical procedures to maintain animal health and welfare; provide technical service to animal users in support of approved study protocols.
• Follow SOPs and study protocols; accurately document activities and observations.
• Collaborate with faculty, graduate students, fellows and clients; work effectively within a team.
• Support anesthesia/surgical procedures as required.

Skills

Health status assessment

Technical procedures & anesthesia

CCAC requirements knowledge

Communication skills

Computers proficiency

Physical stamina

Work ethic

Education

B.Sc. degree or Veterinary Technician diploma

Job description

Overview

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Position Overview

Under direct supervision and in accordance with established standard operating procedures (SOPs), the Lab Animal Technician provides primary health care and husbandry to a variety of research animal species. The Lab Animal Technician also assists with or performs technical procedures to maintain lab animal health and provide technical service to animal users in support of approved animal study protocols. The position is ideal for a person with a Veterinary Technician diploma. The incumbent must have the ability to pay attention to detail, follow SOPs and/or study protocols and possess keen observation skills. The incumbent must work in a team environment and interact with diverse client groups including faculty, graduate students, fellows and commercial clients. Previous GLP experience is desirable. The position requires working weekends, evenings and holidays as needed. This position applies to health and welfare of animals within the animal colony, general technical duties and the provision of anesthesia/surgical procedures, in support of the R.O. Burrell Lab goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary health care and humane care to various research animal species.
• Assist with or perform technical procedures to maintain animal health and welfare; provide technical service to animal users in support of approved study protocols.
• Follow SOPs and study protocols; accurately document activities and observations.
• Collaborate with faculty, graduate students, fellows and clients; work effectively within a team.
• Support anesthesia/surgical procedures as required.

Experience

• Previous GLP experience is desirable.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• B.Sc. degree or Veterinary Technician diploma.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• CALAS certification as a RLAT.

Qualifications And Skills

• Ability to determine health status of many different species of research animals and apply appropriate restraint and drug administration techniques for each species.
• Ability to perform technical procedures and anesthesia on many different species of research animals.
• Knowledge of CCAC and University requirements pertaining to animal husbandry and welfare.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency with computer hardware systems and software applications.
• Ability to be on feet for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Hard-working, enthusiastic with a positive attitude; commitment to high standards of animal health and welfare.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility

St. Boniface Hospital is committed to empowering a workforce that welcomes and celebrates diversity by fostering culturally safe places for all employees. We strive to celebrate our diverse workforce and the outstanding work we do every day. Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your employee handbook. This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment. We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.