Animal Attendant

mcgillcampusstore.ca

Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Base: $21.99 - $27.24 hourly; bonus/equity: not sp...
Fully remote
Animal husbandry and care
Facility sanitation and maintenance
Equipment processing and sterilization
The Animal Attendant is responsible for the proper care, maintenance, and health monitoring of various research animals while ensuring compliance with Canadian Council on Animal Care standards

Job Summary

  • The Animal Attendant is responsible for the proper care, maintenance, and health monitoring of various research animals while ensuring compliance with Canadian Council on Animal Care standards.
  • This full-time position offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental, life insurance, pension plan contributions, vacation policies, and tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
  • The role requires working a 5-day shift schedule including weekends and mandates the use of personal protective equipment and participation in occupational health programs for personnel in contact with non-human primates.

Matching Summary

The Animal Attendant is responsible for the proper care, maintenance, and health monitoring of various research animals while ensuring compliance with Canadian Council on Animal Care standards.

Salary

Base: $21.99 - $27.24 hourly; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Competitive benefits package including health, dental, life insurance, pension plan, vacation, and tuition waiver

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Animal husbandry and care
  • Facility sanitation and maintenance
  • Equipment processing and sterilization
  • Compliance with CCAC standards
  • Use of Personal Protective Equipment
  • Animal health monitoring and reporting

Nice-to-have

  • Collaboration with research staff
  • Demonstration of animal care duties
  • Participation in occupational health programs
  • Suggesting process improvements

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma
  • 6 months related experience
  • Authorized to work in Canada
  • Willingness to work in Quebec
  • English communication skills at assessed level

Work Rights

Must be authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in Quebec

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