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MTS Level 5 - Animal Care Technician - Animal Resources - Atlantic Veterinary College

Competition Number:
71E21
Position Type:
Staff Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Animal Resources - Atlantic Veterinary College
Position:
MTS Level 5 - Animal Care Technician
Contract:
Full-Time Permanent Position
Hours of Work:
37.5 hours per week
Salary:

$52,265 to $57,551 per annum as per CUPE 1870

The Animal Resources Department is seeking applications from qualified individuals for a permanent full-time, Animal Care Technician position. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful applicant will report directly to the Manager of Animal Resources and provide technical support to teaching and research activities that involve a range of animal species to include laboratory, companion, and aquatic species and to a lesser extent farm animals and horses. 

The individual will also provide support to the operation and maintenance of equipment and facilities.  Objectives include providing care to animals as specified by the Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC); assisting students, faculty and researchers working with teaching and research animals; providing support to facility users during research project set-up and execution; and where needed, maintaining records on said activities and operations.  The individual must conform to Standard Operating Procedures such as Good Laboratory Practice guidelines when working with animals, equipment and records.  Weekend work is required as is the possibility of on-call duty for Aquatic Facility after hours coverage.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Successful completion of Grade 12
  • Post-secondary training in any relevant field (RLAT, Aquaculture, Animal Science, CALAS Certification) and/or a combination of training and relevant experience
  • Experience working within an Academic Institution with animals in a teaching/research environment would be considered highly desirable
  • Self-motivated
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently or as a part of a team
  • Established organizational and inter-personal skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication abilities
  • Proficiency in the use of computers is desirable
Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link posted on the UPEI Human Resources website. Applications will not be accepted via email.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number (902) 894-2895.

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Prince Edward Island is committed to gender equity in employment.

Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.

UPEI encourages all qualified applicants to apply for job openings; however, in keeping with the terms and provisions of the university’s various employment and collective agreements, first priority will be given to internal candidates.