Veterinary Technologist II (Term)

University of Toronto; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 96,432,000 - 110,208,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toronto's Bioscience Support Facility at St. George Campus in Toronto is hiring for a 6-month term full-time Laboratory Animal Technician I.

Under general direction, you will perform laboratory animal care and maintain research conditions, supporting investigators. Qualifications include being a registered LAT with CALAS, at least two years of related experience, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and willingness to work weekends/holidays.

Qualifications

• Registered LAT with CALAS.
• Two years of related experience with at least one year as Veterinary Technologist 1.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and able to work weekends/holidays.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (oral and written).
• Possession of valid Provincial Class G driver’s license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform special husbandry needs for animal experiments and maintain breeding colonies.
• Maintain housing for specialized colonies and safety containment equipment.
• Instruct in species-specific teaching modules and train personnel in husbandry practices.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and PPE usage.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Animal care

Laboratory support

English communication

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Education

Registered Laboratory Animal Technician (R LAT) CALAS

Tools

Biological safety cabinets

Ventilated racks

Job description

Description:

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science

Department: Bioscience Support Facility

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Existing Vacancy: Yes

General Description of Class

Under general direction performs laboratory animal care and the maintenance of appropriate research conditions, performs specialized technical services for investigators.

Typical Duties

The following illustrative tasks indicate the level of skill required and the extent of responsibility involved in this job. They in no way limit the incumbent to the tasks indicated. Flexibility of the employee to perform a wide variety of functions is necessary in successfully fulfilling the requirements of this position. The degree to which each employee performs each of the following tasks listed below will vary according to where and when the employee is scheduled to work.

• (a) performs special husbandry needs required for animal experiments and disease control such as managing valuable colonies of transgenic mice, gene knockout and immunodeficient mice; responsible for establishing rodent breeding colonies, maintaining records, providing technical support involving identification, sampling for DNA analysis, anaesthesia, injections and blood sampling;
• (b) recognizes and implements appropriate housing for specialized colonies;
• (c) maintains specialized containment equipment such as biological safety cabinets and ventilated racks;
• (d) instructs in species specific teaching modules;
• (e) implements strategies for problem breeding colonies;
• (f) trains research personnel in technical and husbandry related areas to ensure the highest standards of animal care are met;
• (g) wears personal protective equipment as appropriate;
• (h) may perform the duties of a Veterinary Technologist I and;
• (i) other related duties as required

Minimum Requirements for Selection

Education: Is a Registered Laboratory Animal Technician with the Canadian Association for Laboratory Animal Science.

Experience: Two years of related experience with a minimum of one year as a Veterinary Technologist 1.

Other: Physically capable of performing the required duties, including lifting up to 50 lbs. No history of animal-related allergies. Must be willing to participate in the University Health and Safety program, which includes the requirement to undergo an immunization program depending on the work environment. Ability to communicate effectively in English (oral and written). Ability to take direction and work independently. May be required to be in possession of a valid Provincial Class "G" driver's license. Ability to work weekends and holidays as required.

This vacancy is posted to fill one 6-month term full-time position.

Closing Date:09/29/2026,11:59PM ET

Employee Group: Hourly

Personnel Subarea:CUPE F/T L3261

Appointment Type: Budget - Term

Schedule: Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:Job Rate: $33.71/hr

Job Category: Research Administration & Teaching

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