Job Title: Animal Health Laboratory Technician (Replacement)

Job Category: Support

Department: Academic Sector

Services: Faculty of Science and Technology 

Immediate Supervisor: Carl Beaulieu

Contract Length: October 30, 2026, or until the return of the incumbent to their position

Work Location: Vanier College

Work schedule: Monday to Friday, schedule T.B.D each semester. (35 hours per week)

External posting start date: August 20, 2026

External posting end date & time: August 26, 2026 at 17:00

Salary scale: $27.75 - $37.04

Expected start date: September 21, 2026

Job Description:

Reporting to the Assistant Dean, the Animal Health Laboratory Technician assists the teachers in the preparation, presentation, supervision, and evaluation of laboratory work.

More specifically, but not limited to, the Animal Health Laboratory Technician completes tasks in the following areas:

• Operates, supervises, and ensures the maintenance of the Animal Health Technology (AHT) laboratories;
• Sets up lab equipment and prepares laboratories; collects specimens;
• Demonstrates, monitors, instructs, and evaluates the students;
• Cares for animals used in the laboratories according to the Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC) guidelines;
• Provides guidance to students for the care of animals and the maintenance of the AHT facilities;
• Trains and supervises paid student help and ensures administrative tasks are completed for hiring and payment;
• Assists with the selection of equipment and ensures its proper use;
• Calibrates and maintains equipment, lab tools, and other teaching aids and arranges for repairs and maintenance;
• Maintains and updates inventory and prepares purchase, work order, and other requisitions;
• Liaises with other college departments and external suppliers;
• Demonstrates and ensures that health and safety practices are maintained in the laboratories and animal facilities;
• Arranges for animals to be available for student interactions and interventions;
• Works collaboratively with other Laboratory Technicians and helps train less experienced personnel;
• Participates in departmental and college committees and activities.

Other related tasks which fall within the scope of the classification of this position may be assigned.

Schedule: Monday to Friday, schedule to be determined each semester (35 hours/week)

Contract: Until October 30, 2026, or until the return of the incumbent to their position, (with the possibility of extension)

Classification: Technicienne ou technicien en travaux pratiques (Laboratory Technician)

Qualifications:

• Diploma of college studies (DCS/DEC) in an appropriate specialty or a diploma or attestation recognized as equivalent;
• At least two (2) years of pertinent experience;
• Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) certification or equivalent.

Conditions related to the specific position:

• Strong English and French oral and written competencies (to be tested);
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel (to be tested);
• Experience with veterinary clinic procedures and laboratory animal procedures;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with strong ability to deal with the public
• Ability to learn and use specialized software, namely Logivet;
• Established ability to work effectively as a team member and to collaborate with colleagues, patrons, and students;
• Ability to work independently and maintain safety precautions and standards.