Job Description

Manager, Poultry Research and Teaching Unit an Livestock Research BarnPrimary Purpose: To provide operational management and leadership of the Poultry Research and Teaching Unit and the Livestock Research Barn on the University of Saskatchewan Animal Science Farm.Nature of Work: Reporting to the Department Head, the Manager is a member of the senior management team directly responsible for managing and participating in operations and providing strategic direction for the Poultry Research and Teaching Unit and Livestock Research Barn, as it relates to academic and research programs. The position requires close collaboration with faculty and research scientists, extension specialists and instructional staff. The Manager is a liaison between scientists and graduate students and staff regarding appropriate implementation of research and teaching in the unit. This position will liaise with other units, both internal and external to the University: Facilities Management Division, Purchasing Services; vendors for the purchase of animals, feed, equipment, supplies and services; various companies regarding animal sales, and custom research services. It may be required to facilitate outreach and engagement activities with the poultry industry. If required, the manager will be expected to assist with daily operations on-site. This position works in a complex environment and the Manager requires discretion, tact, professionalism, and a commitment to continuous improvement.Education: M.Sc. degree with training in poultry science is preferred. Lesser qualifications will be considered with substantial relevant experience.Experience: A minimum of five years of experience relevant to this position, including experience in poultry production and knowledge of poultry house controls; experience in teaching; functional knowledge of PC computer systems and MS Office software. A good understanding of Canadian Council of Animal Care guidelines as well as health, safety, and environment protocols.Skills:

• Expert administrative, organizational and project management skills.
• The ability to communicate and relate effectively with faculty, research scientists, students, and a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage employees to effectively achieve desired outcomes.
• Ability to manage competing interests, projects, and deadlines.
• Tact, diplomacy, good judgment, and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and quality assurance.
• Ability to conduct outreach and engagement activities with the poultry industry is an asset.
• Ability to monitor temperatures and ventilation outside of normal work hours via software applications and come into barns throughout the night, if necessary.

Accountabilities:People Resources

• Provide quality coaching and monitor staff performance to ensure success of direct reports in delivering outcomes aligned with unit plans.
• Implement appropriate supervisory controls ensuring objective and consistent employee relations are met.
• Ensure equipment SOPs are being followed for the safety of employees and the equipment
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with faculty, instructional staff, and particularly with other animal unit managers, in ensuring high standards in research and teaching.
• Work with Career Services to maintain the undergraduate volunteer program, including recruitment of students and scheduling.

Financial and Resource Management

• Effective budget planning and management to achieve a cost effective and up-to-date research and teaching facility. Development of operating and capital budget requirements, independent assessment and approval of purchases, including the purchase and sale of animals.
• Ensure facility upkeep is being maintained at a high level and assess laying hen and broiler production at regular intervals, adjusting management as needed.
• Develop, communicate and implement effective management policies and practices. Build professional working relationships and use discretion in decision-making and provide expertise and share best practices with other animal units in the department, as assigned by the Department Head.

Facility Support Activities

• Ensure correct and timely maintenance of equipment and coordinate service and repairs with vendors within university and budget guidelines.
• Track feed inventory, order feed commodities and coordinate shipments from vendors.
• Participate in flock maintenance activities.
• Participate in research activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Enable Research, Teaching and Scholarly Activity

• Understand experimental design and have the ability to ensure proper experimental protocols are followed.
• Collaborate with research staff to devise and implement technology and research protocols that facilitate excellence in research and teaching, including an effective communication strategy.
• Ensure meticulous record keeping which is of vital importance to success of the research.
• Management of some related activities that are not restricted to the Poultry Research and Teaching Unit.
• Participate with the applied poultry instructional team to provide leadership in use of the unit for teaching, as well as participation in the teaching program, as assigned. Instructing a variety of labs on hatching, bird handling, bleeding, euthanasia, and general poultry production.
• Participate as a member of the scientific team as appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with poultry industry regulatory bodies, including following Chicken Farmers of Canada, Egg Farmers of Canada and Turkey Farmers of Canada Codes of Practice. This includes ensuring all biosecurity and bird care protocols are followed and all paperwork for CFS audits are in place.

Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental standards and provide leadership as assigned by the Department Head.
• Ensure practices are in adherence to Canadian Council of Animal Care as well as with leading standards established by industry and maintain all animal protocols as necessary for UACC.
• Successfully manage risk in negotiations with vendors and suppliers.
• Identify, assess, and manage risk in planning projects and ongoing operations.

This position is in scope of the Administrative and Supervisory Personnel Association (ASPA).Department: Animal & Poultry Science
Status: Term - 14 months with the possibility of extension
Employment Group: ASPA
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $66,030.00 - 103,174.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Family (if applicable): Managerial
Salary Phase/Band: Phase 2
Posted Date: 4/1/2024
Closing Date: 4/7/2024 at 6:00 pm CST
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus
The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan\'s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the M\xc3\xa9tis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and M\xc3\xa9tis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.

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