Manager, Animal Care Operations

This position will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Job Number:  J0925-0283

Job Title:  Manager, Animal Care Operations

Job Type:  Continuing Full Time

Department:  Office of the Dean of Science

Job Category:  Administrative Management

Number of Positions:  1

Salary (with Salary Rate):  98,298.00 - 127,787.00/Year

Employee Group:  Non-Union

Salary Level:  NU06

Hours Per Week:  35

Date Position Available:  06/10/2025

Carleton University is situated on unceded Algonquin territory and bordered by the Rideau River and the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in Ottawa, Ontario. The university is just minutes from the heart of our nation's government and G-7 organizations and this capital advantage provides opportunities for staff and faculty and students to make a positive impact in our community and around the world.

Named a Top 100 Employer in 2023, 2024 and 2025, and a National Capital Region Top Employer for 10 consecutive years, Carleton University is one of Canada’s most resourceful and productive hubs of learning and research, fuelling a rich talent pipeline that is supporting social and economic renewal. The university’s smart, caring and connected community inspires and empowers individuals to become change leaders who drive impact in the world while challenging conventional modes of thinking and doing. At Carleton, we are committed to fostering an innovative, equitable and welcoming work environment. Carleton is also a nationally certified Healthy Workplace and is a recipient of the Canada Awards for Excellence, Healthy Workplace Order of Excellence and Platinum Level Certification for Mental Health at Work.

The university’s Strategic Integrated Plan 2020-2025 is an ambitious vision for the future, anchored in Carleton’s strengths and student-centric, community-engaged values.

Responsible for the day-to-day management of Animal Care and Veterinary Services technicians and operations of Carleton’s animal facilities (core vivaria and satellite facilities), and optimization of services to animal researchers. Supports the Director, Operations Faculty of Science in ensuring CU’s animal facilities supports the university’s teaching and research requirements and adheres to the Ontario Ministry of Agricultural Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), Animals for Research Act (ARA), Canadian Council of Animal Care (CCAC) and Institutional Animals Care Committee (ACC) standards and guidelines.

The incumbent must possess the following qualifications:
• Knowledge of operational management and leadership concepts practices including program/service delivery models, policy development, planning, budgeting, performance measurement management, and human resources
• Knowledge of animal vivarium and laboratory program design, delivery, assessment, and evaluation methodologies, processes, and practices
• Knowledge of relevant governing legislation, collective agreements, policies and procedures
• Knowledge of office as well as the broader university academic units, departments, and divisions
• Knowledge of office productivity software and databases, internet browsers and search engines, discipline-specific software, enterprise software, and technology devices
• Knowledge of cultural competency and diversity
• Knowledge is used to lead animal care vivarium

The above is normally acquired through the completion of:
• A three-year college diploma in Veterinary Technology
• Registered Veterinary Technologist
• Registered Laboratory Animal Technologist
• Certified Manager of Animal Resources/ Registered Masters Laboratory Technology Certificate or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of six years of previous animal veterinary experience including 3 years of management and leadership experience
• Experience with advanced rodent surgery, teaching or training students, troubleshooting equipment, strong background in genetics

Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.

This position is regularly required to work on campus in person. In the event of a public health emergency or a health and safety issue, it is possible that you may be required to work temporarily remotely due to public health orders, directives and/or health and safety requirements. If this happens, you will work with your direct manager to set up a remote work environment including discussing appropriate technology and requirements. You are required to follow all University policies and directives, including to set up a safe and confidential workspace in a remote location and ensure all Carleton property (intellectual and other) is safeguarded. If required to work remotely, you will be notified by your manager when working full time physically onsite will resume.

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