At a Glance
- Tasks: Care for animals, monitor health, and assist in research projects.
- Company: Join the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, a leader in animal health.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hours, great benefits, and opportunities for advancement.
- Other info: Work in a diverse, bilingual environment with strong employee satisfaction.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in animal care and contribute to vital research.
- Qualifications: Degree in relevant field and experience with laboratory or agricultural animals.
The predicted salary is between 64890 - 82000 $ per year.
Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Animal Health & Emergency Management
Closing date: August 18, 2027 - 23:59, Pacific Time
Selection process number: 26-ICA-WEST-OE-VAR-AHEM-131
Location: Winnipeg (Manitoba)
Salary: $64,790 to $81,975
Level: EG-03
Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada.
Duties
- Animal husbandry (feeding, cleaning, etc.)
- Animal health care and monitoring
- Administration and monitoring of anesthesia and medical treatments to animals as required
- Record keeping of all observations
- Performing any required experimental procedures with animals including taking swabs and blood samples
- Assistance with planning and execution of research projects on behalf of the scientific staff
- Maintaining all required safety training as directed by laboratory policy and procedures
- Ensuring adherence to all quality assurance requirements
- Familiarity with the Canadian Council on Animal Care policies and guidelines as well as research and laboratory protocols
- Monitoring, recognizing and responding to animal health issues and emergencies
- Work in high containment facilities (CL-3, CL-3Ag, CL-3+, CL-4) with animals of various species and ages
Work environment
We offer a bilingual, science-based environment, with excellent benefits, flexible hours, opportunities for advancement, an emphasis on learning and development, strong and active Diversity Networks, and a high level of employee satisfaction. Our workforce is rich in unique identities, experiences and perspectives which are the foundation of our collective talent and strength!
Intent of the process
The intent is to have an inventory of candidates to draw from when vacancies arise for current and future needs at the National Centre for Foreign Animal Disease. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis as long as the poster is active.
Important messages
Employees must be on-site in the laboratory; remote work is not a possibility. As we anticipate a large number of applications, we may be applying volume management strategies throughout the selection process such as, but not limited to, top-down approach, cut-off scores and/or random selection. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is a separate employer and is not subject to the Public Service Employment Act. The CFIA considers applications from individuals who have legal status to work in Canada and does not give preference to Canadian citizens.
Conditions of employment
- Secret security clearance
- Adherence to the CFIA Code of Conduct
- Adherence to the CFIA Conflict of Interest and Post-Employment Policy
- Compliance with the Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector
- Legal status to accept employment for the entire period of employment
You need (essential for the job)
- A degree or diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field relevant to the functions of the position.
- Experience working with laboratory or agricultural animals in a research or biocontainment facility.
- Experience working with livestock (cattle, pigs, poultry, small ruminants) in a commercial facility.
- Experience with anesthesia, sample collections and animal restraint of large animals.
Essential competencies
- Planning and organizing
- Decision making
- Interactive communication
- Effective interpersonal relationships
- Detail oriented
Language requirements
English essential - You are entitled to participate in the staffing process in the official language of your choice.
Asset education
- Canadian Association of Laboratory Animal Science (CALAS) certification of any level
We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.
Organizational needs
A representative workforce is a core priority for the CFIA. First consideration for an appointment may be given to qualified candidates who, at the time of application, indicate they belong to one of the following Employment Equity (EE) groups (self-declaration): Indigenous Peoples, Women, Members of Visible Minorities and Persons with Disabilities.
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