Supervisor, Animal Care & Technical Services

SickKids • Full-time • Canada • 1d ago

About SickKids

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.

Position Description

We are currently recruiting for a Supervisor, Animal Care and Technical Services (ACTS) in our Lab Animal Services department (LAS). Reporting to LAS Facility Operations Manager, you will lead a team of Animal Health Technicians and aim for efficient management of staff schedule, effective work delegation achieving better productivity and service delivery, in alignment with the benchmarks and latest standards in the field and in compliance with applicable regulations.

Here's What You'll Get To Do:

Supervise Animal Health Technicians, ensuring high standards of animal husbandry and technical services, in adherence to SOPs and regulatory guidelines of CCAC and OMAFA
Support the LAS technicians' team in provision of excellent animal care and in developing / implementing SOPs
Manage animal colonies, oversee health monitoring programs, and coordinate import/export services in collaboration with the technicians' team
Provide training and cross-training to staff and facility users on technical services, in vivo procedures, and care of commonly housed species
Oversee animal care and technical services, including managing staff schedules, back-up coverage, and ensuring high standards with strict compliance to cost recovery program for all services
Lead and support staff through regular interaction, motivation, coaching, and resolving workplace issues such as complaints, discipline, and conflict resolution.
Other duties and responsibilities or special projects as assigned by Head LAS or Manager

Here's What You'll Need:

Undergraduate Degree in Biological, Animal or Health Sciences AND/OR Graduation from a recognized Veterinary Technology program and Certification in the related field (e.g. Canadian Association of Laboratory Animal Science) are required. Equivalent years of education and experience in an animal research facility may be considered.

Minimum 6 years' experience managing a large team (10 or more) and providing veterinary technician and animal husbandry support for multiple species is required.
Experience with regulatory standards (CCAC, OMAFA), Biosafety Level II materials and the maintenance of small and large lab animal models is required.
Demonstrate leadership, persistence and validate personal and staff performance with problem-solving skills to deal staff scheduling and prioritising work
Exceptional time management and coordination skills with competency to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and effectively balance a high workload.
Understand importance and demonstrates ability to foster a culture of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Here's What You'll Love

This position is eligible for employee benefits coverage including but not limited to; health, dental and life insurance. The full benefits package will be discussed at the time of offer.'
A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others.''
A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.''
The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.''
For more on why you'll love working at SickKids, visit our careers site.''

Employment Type:

Permanent, Full-Time
37.5 hrs/week
On-site

Our Commitment to Diversity

SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.

Accessibility & Accommodation

If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team. SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

How To Apply

Technical difficulties? Email ask.hr@sickkids.ca with a short description of the issues you are experiencing. We will not accept resumes sent to this inbox but we are happy to respond to requests for technical assistance.

Tip: Combine your cover letter and resume into ONE document of 20 pages or less as you cannot upload multiple documents as part of your application.

Every application is reviewed by a human recruiter and all hiring decisions are made by people. In some cases, AI-assisted tools are used to help review applications based on job-related qualifications.

All positions posted on the SickKids Hospital's Careers Site represent current vacancies, unless otherwise posted in the job description.

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