Unit Summary

Hamilton Health Sciences in affiliation with McMaster University Faculty of Health Sciences is home to one of the most research intensive environments for medical research in Canada. Our research is conducted through a series of research institutes, research centres and research groups, as well as investigators who work independently. We support more than 450 researchers and their research teams and foster the development of students and research fellows. Themes and programs range from basic laboratory tests to trials in worldwide populations, involving hundreds of thousands of participants.

Position Summary

Reporting to Director of Administration, with an indirect reporting to a veterinarian, the manager will oversees all aspects of daily operations of HHSC Animal Resource Centre - ARC. The Animal Resource Centre operates one physical site which offers specialized areas such as exclusion barriers, biohazard areas, imaging and surgical suite. The position is responsible for the effective coordination, supervision, and management of the staff, facility, and equipment. The HHSC-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. The 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.

Specific accountabilities included but not limited to maintaining regulatory compliance and quality improvement, facility operations, human resources, financial planning analysis and reporting.

Schedule Work Hours

Monday to Friday days, with flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required.

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 guideline
• Excellent scientific and technical background with ingenuity and flexibility to allow for successful problem solving
• Superior communication skills, written and verbal

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to Employee Health Services.

Guidelines

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact HR Operations at [redacted], Ext. 46947for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment

Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement

Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement

Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement

Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement

Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement

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Manager, Animal Resource Centre (ARC)