McGill University

AnimalAttendant

$0–0k Canada FULL TIME Remote Friendly
The Brief

“Animal Attendant at McGill University. Skills: Animal husbandry, Animal health, Facility maintenance. Assists in proper care and maintenance of animals. Feeds animals according to standards and schedules”

Industry & Context.

Eligibility Requirements

Willing to work in the province of Quebec, Use of Personal Protective Equipment is mandatory, Participation in OHP is mandatory for personnel in contact with non-human primates, Support different areas of CMARC depending on the need, Schedule includes weekends

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

6 Months Related Experience

What You'll Do.

Assists in proper care and maintenance of animals

Feeds animals according to standards and schedules

Ensures animals have adequate potable water

Inspects animal housing conditions

Cleans and changes cages

Provides appropriate enrichment for different animal species

Verifies macroenvironment for anything abnormal

Verifies equipment is functioning normally

Completes standard reports and logs

Monitors general health of animals

Informs Animal Health Technician of changes

Reports urgent matters concerning abnormalities

Applies various treatments to animals

Verifies received animals' paperwork matches order

and health of animals

Prepares and verifies animals for shipment

Sanitizes all animal-related areas

Reports malfunctioning equipment or facility issues

Performs minor work on cages

Takes inventory of animals

Assists in inventory and restocking of supplies

Disposes of carcasses and waste

and sterilizes equipment

Performs scheduled maintenance of processing equipment

Liaises with research staff regarding equipment access

Answers vet care questions or redirects

Demonstrates how to properly use equipment

Assists in demonstrating duties to new employees

Ensures all tasks are accomplished daily and weekly

Attends required meetings and training sessions

Identifies and suggests improvements to supervisor

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

In collaboration with all team members, ensures tasks are accomplished; Liaise with research staff regarding access to equipment; Redirects vet care questions to AHTs

Communication Scope

English communication verbally and in writing

Free ATS check

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