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Brock University

Animal Care Technician

St. Catharines, ON, Canada
Main Campus (Employees), Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 6, 2026

Original job description

Brock University is located on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Agreement.

We are one of Canada’s outstanding comprehensive universities, where excellence and innovation thrive! Brock has been proudly recognized as a Hamilton-Niagara Top Employer for eight consecutive years. Brock continues to earn recognition as one of Canada’s Best Employers and one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity in 2026. For the second consecutive year, Forbes, in partnership with Statista, also named Brock one of Canada’s Top Employers for Company Culture. At Brock, you will find a welcoming, inclusive community and an exciting range of meaningful career opportunities.

Ignite new possibilities for your career. Break through at Brock.

Post End Date:

October 26, 2026 at 11:59 PMThis job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the Administrative Professional (Employee Group)

About the Role:

Reporting to the Manager, Animal Care, the Animal Care Technician is accountable for day-to-day care and oversight of animals housed in university research facilities, and is responsible for ensuring that faculty, students and staff are compliant in their use of and treatment of animals involved in biomedical research or teaching. Working closely with veterinary staff, incumbents are responsible for the ethical care and treatment of research animals.

The Animal Care Technician will:

Perform routine animal husbandry for all species, including specialty animals, while following established standard operating procedures and regulatory compliance requirements;

Receive animals from supplier, perform initial health screening and notify PI (Principal Investigator) of their arrival;

Complete cage cards with the appropriate animal information;

Perform water sampling to ensure quality standards are maintained;

Perform routine technical procedures ensuring strict adherence to established standard operating procedures, guidelines, and legislation;

Use a variety of facility equipment such as biological safety cabinets (BSCs), ventilated change tables; ventilated cage racks (VCRs); microscopes and centrifuges;

Maintain breeding colonies and keep records of activities, under the oversight of the veterinary staff;

Provide animal care policy and procedure information to others through methods that facilitate the development of skills and knowledge on animal care/use compliance;

Assist with delivery of the animal use-training program, including evaluating participants and re-training as required;

Provide technical assistance to researchers including surgical assistance, preparation, and post-surgical monitoring;

Review and feedback facility SOPs to ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory and legislative elements;

Clean and sanitize housing, procedure and storage rooms, cages, racks, and equipment;

Participate in the animal health monitoring program, which includes health assessments, quality assurance, treatment and post-approval monitoring;

Document treatment logs detailing historical and current treatments for animals.

Please note this position may be required to work on weekends and holidays to support operational needs.   

Key Skills and Experience:

Veterinary Technology Diploma or Veterinary Technician Diploma or equivalent;

Registered Laboratory Animal Technician (RLAT) or commitment to complete within 2 years;

Animal care work in a regulated research and/or teaching facility or related area;

Strong knowledge of regulations and national standards (CCAC, OMAFRA) relating to the care and use of animals in research and education;

Knowledge of institutional Animal Care Committee (ACC) responsibilities and procedures, as well as the role and value of animal use in biomedical research;

In-depth knowledge and principles of humane animal care/treatment procedures and practices needed to ensure animals are kept in good health;

Strong laboratory practices and sterile surgery technique;

Strong understanding of the university research environment, particularly as it relates to ethics in research involving animals;

Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills;

Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment with changing deadlines;

Strong judgement, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred or Asset Skills:

Understanding of University’s policies and procedural requirements;

Demonstrated experience in a public sector or educational environment; and

Certification in the Canadian Association for Laboratory Animal Science (CALAS) as a Registered Laboratory Animal Technician (RLAT).

Salary and Total Rewards:

Job Grade J, Salary Scale ($57,267-$91,627);

Target Hiring Range: $57,267-$62,000*

This is a permanent position that includes:

Health & Dental Benefits: Comprehensive extended health, dental, and vision coverage.

Pension Plan: Enrollment eligibility in the Brock University Pension Plan.

Vacation: Up to 3 weeks per year, in addition to university holidays.

Professional Development: Eligibility for the Brock Tuition Waiver Program.

*The final salary is based on experience, internal equity, and budget considerations within the target hiring range. 

We are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where possible as outlined in our Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. As a student-centered organization, all employees are required to work on campus as needed.

Brock University is committed to creating a respectful and equitable workplace. We strive to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion in our work and learning environments. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Indigenous Peoples, people who identify as Black, African and/or Caribbean, as racialized and/or as from ethnic and cultural minority groups, and other underrepresented demographic groups at Brock and in the Niagara region. Brock also recognizes intersectionality and the interconnected identities, histories, and experiences of these aforementioned groups.

We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, and we accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process, as outlined in our Employment Accommodation Policy and consistent with the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code. Please contact talent@brocku.ca  if you require a disability related accommodation so we can ensure your participation needs are met.

Brock University does not use AI Technology at any stage of the recruitment process.

We appreciate all applications received. Candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Learn more about Brock University by visiting www.brocku.ca.

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Responsibilities

The Animal Care Technician is responsible for the daily care and oversight of animals in university research facilities, ensuring compliance with ethical standards and regulations. They perform routine husbandry, assist with technical procedures, and provide support to researchers and veterinary staff.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Veterinary Technology or Technician Diploma and possess or be committed to obtaining RLAT certification. Strong knowledge of animal care regulations, laboratory practices, and the ability to work in a research environment are essential.

Skills

Animal husbandry
Veterinary technology
Laboratory animal care
Regulatory compliance
Surgical assistance
Health monitoring
Data documentation
Sterile surgery technique
Biological safety cabinets
Research ethics
Communication skills
Organizational skills
Problem-solving
Analytical skills
Breeding colony maintenance

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Pension plan
Vacation
Tuition waiver program

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Animal Care Technician
Veterinary Technology
RLAT
CALAS
Biomedical Research
Husbandry
CCAC
OMAFRA
Animal Care Committee
Laboratory Practices
Sterile Surgery
Biological Safety Cabinets
Health Screening
Regulatory Compliance
Research Ethics
Animal Welfare
University Research

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