Animal Attendant – McGill University

Title of the Job: Animal Attendant

Location: Canada

Job Description: Please refer to the job aid for instructions on how to apply.If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar).Animal AttendantAnimal husbandry (55%)Assists in the proper care and maintenance of animalsFeeds animals according to standards and schedules.Ensures animals have access to an adequate source of potable waterInspects animal housing conditionsCleans and changes cages, pens, enclosures, and ancillary such as platforms, food bins, water bottles, huts, wood structures and anything inside a cage or pen for a variety of animals accessories according to established standards and schedulesProvides appropriate enrichment for the animal and ensures the macro environment follows the Canadian Council on Animal Care standards (CCAC).Verifies macroenvironment – this includes visual, auditory and olfactory for anything abnormal.Verifies that the equipment is functioning normally for individually ventilated caging system.Completes standard reports and logs for all tasks mandated by CCAC.Animal health-related duties (8%)Monitors the general health of the animals and informs the Animal HealthTechnician of any changes via the rodent illness & injury reports.Reports in person or via email/phone if urgent matters arise concerning any physical and/or behavioural abnormalities according to CMARC standards for veterinary care following job aids. Also reports any deviations to the approved housing standards (example, overcrowding)Required to apply various treatments to animals after instructions from the Veterinary Care group (eye ointments, application of green clay over wounds or provide wet food in a dish).Completes standard reports and logsReceiving and shipping of animals (2%)Verifies that the received animals’ paperwork match the order’s paperworkFollowing established standards, verifies the sex, the number of animals, and the health condition of each animal and reports any discrepanciesPrepares and verifies animals for shipment following standards. Shipping is usually for rodents but can also be for primates. Receiving is also rodents but in addition can be rabbits, cats, birds, aquatic species, primates and other species that may be housed in the future. The task at the ACA level is just packing the animals in transport boxes with appropriate supplies depending on how far they are travelling.Completes standard reports and logsFacility Maintenance (10%):Including hallways, anterooms, procedure rooms, euthanasia rooms, bathrooms in some facilities, office areasin some facilities, and lounges in some facilities.Sanitizes all animal-related areas according to standards.Reports any malfunctioning equipment or facility-related issuesPerforms minor work relating to the construction or repair of cages, enclosures, pens, etc.Takes inventory of animals. Assists in the inventory and restocking of animal-related supplies and EquipmentDisposes of carcasses and waste according to standardsCompletes standard reports and logsEquipment Processing (18%)All caging, racks, accessories and enrichment.Cage WashSanitizes, prepares and sterilizes animal-related equipment according to standardsPerforms scheduled maintenance of processing equipment. Weekly and monthly maintenance of rack washers, cage washers, tunnel washers, autoclaves, dumping stations, filling stations and all associated equipment.Completes standard reports and logsResource Person (2%)Liaise with research staff regarding access to the equipment in the roomVet care questions that can be answered in some cases or redirected to AHTs in other cases.Demonstrate how to properly use various equipmentDemonstrate use of equipment (3%)Assist in demonstrating all duties of an animal care attendant duties, if required to new employeesCollaboration and support (2%)In collaboration with all team members, ensures that all tasks are accomplished on a daily and weekly basisAttends required meetings and training sessionsIdentifies and suggests any potential improvements to the supervisor regarding processes and/or equipment.The schedule for this position is on a weekend schedule.The use of Personal Protective Equipment is mandatory (including the N95 mask).“Knowledge of French and English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level # 2 on a scale of 0-4.”Minimum Education and Experience: High School Diploma 6 Months Related Experience /Hourly Salary: (MUNACA Level A) $21.99 – $27.24Hours per Week: 35 (Full time) Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, SaturdaySupervisor: Animal Care ManagerPosition End Date (If applicable):Deadline to Apply:McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, .

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