Compliance and Facility Coordinator

University of Guelph • Guelph, ON

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Guelph has one of Canada’s largest and most versatile animal care and use programs in Canada with a broad range of species, including laboratory rodents, farm animals, fish and wildlife. The Animal Care Service (ACS) unit ensures that ethical and legal responsibilities towards the animals are met through adherence to the University of Guelph Animal Care Policy and Procedures, the provincial Animals for Research Act and the national guidelines and policies of the Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC). The chief role of ACS is to administer and support the animal care and use program at the University of Guelph. There are several administrative supports to the Animal Care Committee (ACC) including facilitating the review process for all Animal Utilization Protocols (AUPs), administering facility site visits and the Post-Approval Review (PAR) program. The Animal User Training Program ensures all personnel interacting with animals are well trained and qualified while the ACS Veterinarians support animal health and welfare. Animal Care Services as a team educates our animal use community about regulatory requirements, compliance, and oversight with the goal of facilitating research and educational activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in the Life Sciences.
• At least four years experience in an animal research setting.
• Experience in working with small and large animal species in a research capacity.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Strong computer skills including data management, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Detailed knowledge of the regulatory requirements pertaining to a broad range of animals used in research and teaching.

Nice To Haves

• Diploma in Veterinary Technology.
• CALAS Registered Laboratory Animal Technician.
• Working with industry (contract research organization/ agricultural industry/veterinary practice).

Responsibilities

• Establishing and documenting animal facility regulatory compliance.
• Coordinating regulatory assessments and inspections to the animal facilities for the ACC, Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC), and Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA) as required.
• Providing follow-up by receiving and administering assessment/inspection reports, soliciting responses, and drafting and collating institutional responses.
• Administering standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all facilities tracking their development, review and approval.
• Establishing and maintaining a positive working relationship with Facility Managers.
• Working closely and directly with many stakeholders at various levels of the University as well as important external stakeholders within the regulatory bodies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level