Animal Care Technician I
Classification & Regular Hours
Hours per Week: 35
Salary Grade: Level L
Please note, this position involves working daytime shifts on weekends.
About Western
Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.
About Us
ACVS’s vision is to advance excellence in research through collaborative and innovative service, education, and animal welfare.
Responsibilities
The Animal Care Technician will be responsible for performing cleaning duties associated with ACVS-managed animal facilities, in accordance with all standard operating procedures and using ergonomically sound practices. The role will assist with maintaining inventories and associated record keeping for cleaning, bedding and feed supplies; performing preventative maintenance of facility equipment and autoclaves; and liaising with facility leaders with respect to equipment maintenance and monitoring.
Qualifications
Education:
Experience:
- 1 year of experience in mechanical preventative maintenance of large-scale equipment
- 1 year of experience working with animals in a professional setting
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to consistently utilize ergonomically sound processes in accordance with guidelines
- Ability to foster collaboration and respect among team members
- Verbal communication skills to clearly express ideas, and adapt communication style to suit the situation and audience
- Communication skills with an ability to complete detailed records and reports
- Ability to maintain a positive, outgoing attitude with genuine customer service orientation
- Ability and willingness to employ a consultative and collaborative approach to addressing issues and making decisions
- Ability to follow formal business practices and maintain electronic and physical records with high attention to detail
- At ease handling sensitive matters with tact and diplomacy
- Discretion, tact and maturity to deal with highly confidential subjects or issues
- Ability to employ a systematic and efficient approach to work
- Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to interact professionally with students, staff, faculty, and other members of the University community
- Ability to ensure a safe environment by identifying, resolving and reporting safety hazards
- Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve department goals
Union Statement
Western welcomes applications from all qualified individuals; however, it is the university's policy to give first consideration to all qualified UWOSA applicants.
Background Checks
Please note, successful applicants may be required to produce a current police information record check(s) from a police service prior to commencing employment.
Western Values Diversity
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.
Please Note:
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
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