Job Description

JOB TITLE - Animal Resource Centre Manager

Job Posting #: 926404

Union: NON-UNION

Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

Department: Animal Resource Centre

Reports to: Director/Program Head

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary if non-union.: $83,850 to $104,813 per annum commensurate with experience and consistent with the UHN Compensation Policy)

Status: Permanent Full Time

Posted Date: November 9, 2023

Closing Date: Until Filled

The University Health Network, where \xe2\x80\x9cabove all else the needs of patients come first\xe2\x80\x9d, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of \xe2\x80\x9cTransforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning\xe2\x80\x9d, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada\xe2\x80\x99s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Position Summary

The UHN Animal Resource Centre (ARC) Manager, reporting directly to Program Head, oversees all aspects of daily operations of multiple UHN Animal Facilities. The Animal Resource Centre department operates five (5) physical sites which include specialized areas such as exclusion barriers, biohazard areas, behaviour imaging and surgical suites. This position is responsible for the effective coordination, supervision, and management of the staff, facility, and equipment. The ARC Manager ensures that all tasks are completed in a timely and cost-effective manner while adhering to applicable institutional Policies & Guidelines, Provincial and Federal legislation. This position is responsible for ensuring the care and management of animals, ensuring animal health and welfare are a priority while supporting animal-based research. The incumbent will assist the ARC Team in establishing and maintaining effective communication with users of the facilities.

Duties

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining regulatory compliance;
• Managing all aspect of human resources;
• Performing planning responsibilities;
• Staff development and coordinating cooperative education and mentorship programs with ARC Team;
• Quality improvement;
• Assist Program Head with managing the unit/department financial resources;
• Performing corporate management responsibilities that support and advance UHN\xe2\x80\x99s goals;
• Performing cross-functional and/or other duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

• At minimum, completion of a bachelors degree in Science or recognized equivalent required.
• 3 year Community College diploma in Veterinary Technology or recognized equivalent
• Registered Laboratory Animal Technician (RLAT) Certification with Canadian Association for Laboratory Animal Science (CALAS) required; the Masters Certification should be completed post hire
• Certification as Certified Manager of Animal Resources (CMAR) post hire required
• At minimum, 6 years practical and related experience
• In-depth knowledge of legislation governing use of research animals in Canada
• In-depth knowledge of Canadian Biosafety guidelines
• Excellent scientific and technical background with ingenuity and flexibility to allow for successful problem solving
• Superior communication skills, written and verbal
• Ability to facilitate conflict resolution

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP

) * Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service

• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN\'s attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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