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Position Title Animal Care Technician
Department/Unit Psychology and Neuroscience
Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Posting Number S041-24
Employee Group NSGEU Local 77
Position Type Regular, On-Going
Duration of Contract (if applicable)
Employment Type Full Time
Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 0.5
Salary $23.92- $30.28 per hour ($40,433 – $51,173 per annum, 32.5 hours per week, prorated to $20,217 – $25,587 for 16.25 hours per week)
Classification T6
Provisional Statement
About Dalhousie University Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.
Job Summary Dalhousie University’s Psychology and Neuroscience Department is the top Psychology and Neuroscience Department in Atlantic Canada. The department is one-of-a-kind and was established for research into what makes humans and animals behave the way that they do, as well as to understand the structure and function of the nervous system. Reporting to the Department Administrator, the Animal Care Technician is responsible for the daily care of a variety of laboratory animals as well as the general cleanliness and sanitation of animal rooms and equipment. It also involves some receiving, assisting in the cage wash area and other related duties.
Key Responsibilities
  • Daily cleaning of animal housing rooms, including changing animal cages/water bottles/feeding bowls and delivering dirty materials to cage wash area.
  • Regularly changing cage racks and delivering to cage wash area; clean and sanitize animal room floors, sinks, shelves.
  • Ensure that animals have an adequate supply of food and water according to the researcher’s criteria. Monitoring light cycles, temperature, humidity as necessary.
  • Perform daily health assessment on animals, isolating sick animals and referring to the Animal Care Supervisor or veterinarian, as needed.
  • Provide treatments for sick and injured animals.
  • Assist the Animal Care Supervisor in training new personnel and providing back up to this role when necessary.
Note Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus. 
This position is considered part of the University’s essential services, so there is a requirement for occasional work on weekends and holidays, on a rotational basis.
Required Qualifications
  • A professional tech diploma such as veterinary tech or equivalent, or a bachelor’s degree in an animal-related field, with a minimum of three years’ related work experience (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
  • Must be CALAS eligible, or a currently registered tech under CALAS, ARLAT or equivalent.
  • Must possess excellent communication skills, both written and oral, along with sound judgment and ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
  • Excellent organizational skills and tact when dealing with confidential information.
Assets
  • Experience working with animals in a research environment.
Job Competencies The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular:
– Integrity
– Respect & Inclusion
– Adaptability
– Knowledge & Thinking Skills
– Communication
Additional Information Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.
Application Consideration Bargaining unit employees (NSGEU local 77) are given priority consideration and will be notified on the status of their application following assessment. All other applications will be considered when there is no qualified candidate from the bargaining unit.
We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or Human Resources.
Diversity Statement Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity .

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1
Open Date 02/06/2024
Close Date 02/15/2024
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/15756

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