Animal Attendant

Job Posting #: 929524

Union: NOWU

Site: Princess Margaret Hospital/Research Institute

Department: Animal Resource Centre (ARC)

Reports to: Manager

Wage range : $26.58 to $27.90 hourly

Status: Temporary Full-Time (6 Months contract)

Shifts: Monday to Friday 7am to 3pm

Posted Date: March 18, 2024

Closing Date: March 28, 2024

Please note: This position is apart of the NOWU bargaining unit.

The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, 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 “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s 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 and Duties

Animal Attendants within the PM Animal Resource Centre function on a rotation basis through all of the following work areas depending on operational demand: clean preparation area, animals rooms carrying husbandry and room maintenance, cleaning and stocking of general facility support areas such as corridors and labs and the soiled preparation area washing, sanitizing and sterilizing equipment. Animal health and welfare must be considered priority of all employees of the ARC. Animal Attendants function in these areas under supervision of the facility supervisor. Animal Attendants must follow departmental and institutional Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and are required to sign off on completed tasks at each work area.

Qualifications

• Completion of High School or recognized equivalent in years’ experience within a laboratory animal facility
• Up to one year of relevant experience
• Ability to speak, read and write English
• Effective organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Exercise initiative and good judgment with ability to multi-task
• Compliance with confidentiality requirements
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines
  Knowledge of applicable legislative, UHN and/or departmental policies
• Client service oriented, with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• No known allergies to animals
• Previous experience within a laboratory animal facility preferred
• Previous exposure to autoclaves and sterilization process preferred
• Previous exposure to GLP standards preferred
• Previous exposure to aseptic technique preferred

  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 https://hoopp.com/)
  • 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.

    UHN thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

• About the company

  The University Health Network (UHN), consisting of Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital and Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, is a recognized leader in patient care, research and education.