• Job Description

  Req#: 3495

  Competition ID:	3495
  Internal Closing Date:	July 13, 2024
  External Closing Date:	Open Until Filled
  # of Openings:	1
  *Salary Information:	13 - BCGEU Pay Grid - $33.88 to $37.81 per hour
  Employment Type:	Permanent Part Time
  Workplace Type:	Hybrid
  Travel Frequency:
  Employee Group:	Support Staff (BC General Employees Union)
  Days of Work (BCGEU):	Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
  Hours of Work (BCGEU):	8:30am-4:30pm
  Hours per Week (BCGEU):	28

  PRIMARY FUNCTION

  The Animal Care Coordinator is responsible for supporting the proper functioning of the Animal Care Committee (ACC) and assisting ACC members in fulfilling their responsibilities.

  The Animal Care Coordinator provides administrative support to the ACC for protocol management, committee minutes and reports, other program documents (e.g., standard operating procedures and policies), and to protocol authors.

  The Coordinator often acts as a liaison between protocol authors and the ACC, between the senior administration and the ACC, as well as between the ACC and subcommittees (if any) and other stakeholders.

  As an integral member of the ACC, and in the absence of any real or perceived conflict of interest, the Coordinator is part of the Committee’s decision-making process.

  As the only permanent (ex-officio) member of the ACC, the Coordinator ensures continuity of ACC’s operations, maintains institutional memory, and is critical to successful onboarding and transitions of other members.

  EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s degree in a closely related discipline with teaching or research experience with animals. Registered Veterinary Technologist designation preferred
  • Previous experience with animal care and animal-based research, teaching, and testing is required
  • Individuals with alternate combinations of education and experience (expertise in animal health and welfare; experience in animal research) should consider applying
  • Ability to work with a variety of animal species
  • Awareness of Occupational Health and Safety issues as it relates to animal research
  • In-depth knowledge of the regulations and guidelines governing research as well as detailed knowledge of applicable policies and SOPs

  QUALIFICATIONS

  • Familiarity with animal care and animal-based research, teaching, and testing;
  • Robust knowledge of policies, procedures and guidelines within the university as well as of externally-imposed requirements for animal-based research;
  • Highly motivated and creative to meet the challenges within a complex and dynamic university environment;
  • Knowledge of CCAC policies and guidelines is required;
  • Interpreting and communicating regulatory guidelines and policies with rare errors or omissions;
  • Ability to identify and create training sessions and workshops to share knowledge and learning;
  • Solid written, verbal, and multi-media communication skills to work credibly and effectively and respectfully with expert educators and world-class researchers;
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to exercise high level of tact and diplomacy in dealing with a wide range of contacts;
  • Demonstrated computer skills (including databases, Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Teams).

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  Salary Information

  Annual salary increases are based on hours worked and anniversary dates

  Why Join KPU?

  • Recognized as one of B.C.'s Top Employers
  • KPU is committed to actively fostering an equitable and inclusive working environment
  • Hybrid environment, flexible work around core hours
  • Defined Benefit Pension Plan – Municipal Pension Plan
  • Extended Medical, Dental, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Optional Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Emergency Travel Assistance, Employee and Family Assistance Program, Teledoc
  • Maternity and parental leave top-up
  • Generous vacation package
  • Campus work environment, outdoor sitting areas and nearby walking trails
  • Campus athletic and fitness centers with a variety of instructor-led classes
  • Tuition waiver program – eligible to waive tuition costs of courses at KPU equivalent to 3 credits per semester
  • Inhouse training and development
  • Networking and social events such as KPU Day, Holiday Social etc.
  • Intercampus shuttle
  • Access to automotive, horticulture, brewery and other programs’ services
  • Clubs: Jeopardy, E-sports, Ted Talks etc.
  • Library and Bookstore (discounts)
    **Benefits may vary if the position is temporary or part-time**

  Please note: As per the KPU-BCGEU Collective Agreement, qualified internal applicants within the BCGEU bargaining unit are given first consideration in filling this position. Internal applicants must apply by 11:59pm on the internal closing date in order to be considered as an internal applicant. Internal applications received after the closing date will be considered as an external applicant.

  Does this role sound like it was made for you, yet you don’t check every box?

  We at KPU understand that experiences and qualifications may look differently for everyone and, if this job description is of interest to you, we encourage you to apply.

  Note to Applicants:

  Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community.

  If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at humanresources@kpu.ca.

  We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

  Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.

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• About the company

  Kwantlen Polytechnic University is a public degree-granting undergraduate polytechnic university in British Columbia, Canada, with campuses in Surrey, Richmond, Cloverdale, Whalley, and Langley.

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