Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for the day-to-day management of Animal Care and Veterinary Services technicians and operations of Carleton's animal facilities (core vivaria and satellite facilities), and optimization of services to animal researchers. Supports the Director, Operations Faculty of Science in ensuring CU's animal facilities supports the university's teaching and research requirements and adheres to the Ontario Ministry of Agricultural Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), Animals for Research Act (ARA), Canadian Council of Animal Care (CCAC) and Institutional Animals Care Committee (ACC) standards and guidelines.

Qualifications:

The incumbent must possess the following qualifications:

Knowledge of operational management and leadership concepts practices including program/service delivery models, policy development, planning, budgeting, performance measurement management, and human resources Knowledge of animal vivarium and laboratory program design, delivery, assessment, and evaluation methodologies, processes, and practices Knowledge of relevant governing legislation, collective agreements, policies and procedures Knowledge of office as well as the broader university academic units, departments, and divisions Knowledge of office productivity software and databases, internet browsers and search engines, discipline-specific software, enterprise software, and technology devices Knowledge of cultural competency and diversity Knowledge is used to lead animal care vivarium

Education and Experience:

The above is normally acquired through the completion of:

A three-year college diploma in Veterinary Technology Registered Veterinary Technologist Registered Laboratory Animal Technologist Certified Manager of Animal Resources/ Registered Masters Laboratory Technology Certificate or equivalent preferred. Minimum of six years of previous animal veterinary experience including 3 years of management and leadership experience Experience with advanced rodent surgery, teaching or training students, troubleshooting equipment, strong background in genetics

HR Note:

Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.