Job description
Reporting to the Associate-Supervisor, Animal Care Operations (Aquatics), the incumbent participates in the delivery of the program of animal care in order to maintain Animal Care and Veterinary Service’s (ACVS) high standards of animal care and welfare and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities will include daily animal feeding and observation, tank cleaning, conducting water quality tests, facility maintenance and routine sanitation procedures. In this role, your responsibilities will include:Animal Husbandry: Perform daily behavior and health observation of fish and other aquatic animals. Monitor and record environmental parameters of the animal housing system and room. Execute live feed (rotifer and Artemia) culture and feeding. Perform all other husbandry care required for the aquatic animals kept in the facility.Animal Health: Provide treatment as prescribed by the veterinarians and provide updates to the veterinarians.Perform occasional aquatic animal necropsy and preparation of the fixed samples for histopathology labs. Prepare biological samples for shipment to diagnostic labs.
Responsibilities & skills
Strong ability to adapt to fit changed circumstances in the workplace such as adjusting your actions in response to operational shifting priorities, system failure, etc.Willingness and ability to work after hours, evenings, weekends and statutory holidays as assigned.
Education
Post-secondary education in aquaculture, or a related field is preferable.Two (2) years of relevant experience may be substituted for the formal education.Ability to follow detailed instructions and be able to adhere to written Standard Operating Procedures.Solid ability to work independently while being able to function well in a team environment.
Experience
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University of Ottawa
The University of Ottawa is the largest bilingual university in the world, where it is possible for students to study in English, in French, or in both languages. Located in the capital of Canada, a G8 nation, we have ready access to the great institutions of our country.
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