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Maintenance Mechanic 1
Royal Ontario Museum
Toronto, ON
- $37.32 CAD / hour
- Full-time
We are seeking a skilled and dependable Maintenance Mechanic 1 to support the safe and reliable operation of ROM's mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and building systems during overnight,…
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Engineer
Royal Ontario Museum
Toronto, ON
- $47.98 CAD / hour
- Full-time
Provide technical and operational support for overnight film shoots, special events, and after-hours programming, collaborating with Security and other ROM teams as required.
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Laboratory Technician - Water Quality Exposure / Inorganics Lab
CSA Group
Toronto, ON
- $2,914 to $3,379.7 CAD / week
- Full-time
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- Full-time
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- Full-time
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- Full-time
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- Full-time
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- Part-time
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- Full-time
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Maintenance Mechanic 1
Royal Ontario Museum
Toronto, ON
- $37.32 CAD / hour
- Full-time
We are seeking a skilled and dependable Maintenance Mechanic 1 to support the safe and reliable operation of ROM's mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and building systems during overnight,…

University of British Columbia

Auxiliary Cage Processing Technician

Vancouver, BC, Canada
UBCV | Life Sciences Centre (LSC), Canada

$27.07 to $28.4 CAD / hour · Full-time

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Job details

Pay: $27.07 to $28.4 CAD / hour
Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 6, 2026

Original job description

Staff - Union

Job Category

CUPE 116

Job Profile

CUPE 116 Hourly - Research Assistant /Technician 1

Job Title

Auxiliary Cage Processing Technician

Department

Operations | Centre for Disease Modelling | Animal Care Services

Compensation Range

$27.07 - $28.40 CAD Hourly

Posting End Date

October 13, 2026

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

Ongoing

Full-time during training (6-8 weeks). Casual, on-call ongoing based on seniority, operational needs and availability of employee. Employee must provide a minimum of 1 shift per week availability. Shifts are not guaranteed.

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Description Summary

This position will be responsible for providing daily cleaning and maintenance tasks required for the health and cleanliness of research animals and their housing facilities within any one of the Animal Care Services research facilities. The work includes an assortment of cleaning tasks, inspection, and repair of equipment and some routine laboratory work. The incumbent is expected to have a general familiarity with day-to-day activities and processes in multiple facilities working with multiple species.

Work may involve the use of potentially hazardous material or may be located in areas where such materials are used. Work will require the use of personal protective equipment. The work is very repetitious and physical, including lifting up to 25 kgs. Work schedule may include evenings, weekends and statutory holidays. This position will be expected to work closely with team members or independently with supervisory support available. Orientation and training will be provided on the job.

Equity and Diversity Statement

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Organizational Status

The Operations Managers within Animal Care Services are ultimately responsible for this position, however day to day direction will be determined by the current organizational chart and operational need.

The Centre for Disease Modeling (CDM) is a 90,000 sq. ft. animal facility capable of holding 27,000 rodent cages. CDM is a barrier facility and operations include Breeding, Research Containment Level 1 & 2, procedural and surgical space, and material management.

The Modified Barrier Facility (MBF) is a 22,000 sq. ft. animal facility capable of holding 7,000 rodent cages. MBF is a multi-barrier facility, equipped with conventional and barrier zones and ample procedural space, which includes Containment Level 1 & 2, as well as information technology, material management, and training.

The Centre for Comparative Medicine (CCM) is a rapidly growing and dynamic environment in which staff partner with researchers from both academia and industry. The research encompasses a broad range of topics from furthering our understanding of basic medical sciences, to enhancing our abilities to prevent, diagnose, and treat disease in human and non-human animals.

Animal Care Services (ACS), the largest animal care program in Western Canada and the second largest in Canada, is responsible for providing research support to the animal-based research community, associated with the University of British Columbia and its affiliates through its veterinary services team, the compliance team, the procurement team and its facilities. ACS is committed to providing excellence in research support to all UBC researchers with accountability, communication, cooperation, customer service and integrity. ACS reports to the Associate Vice President Research & Innovation.

Work Performed

Operations, maintenance, quality assurance and troubleshooting of equipment including but not limited to:
-Rack and tunnel washers, bedding vacuum system, bottle filling system, high pressure spray units, autoclaves/bulk sterilizers, sonicators, water bag compactors, vertical form-fill-seal machines, dry heat ovens, barrel mover, floor scrubbers, washer, dryers, chemical dispensing stations, emergency eye wash stations and showers.
-Performs and reports periodic minor maintenance, adjustment, repair, and setup tasks of facility related equipment to support facility activities
-Evaluate facility equipment, trends, and workflow patterns to make recommendations
-Assure remedial action is taken and documented whenever equipment or workflow deviates from established specifications to ensure work is completed

General cleaning duties including but not limited to:
- Cleaning and preparation of cages, accessories, bottles, carts, and racks
- Preparation and use of disinfectants and detergents
- Preparation and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste
- Monitor chlorine levels to ensure proper treatment within facility
- Prioritize laundry tasks, collect and treat soiled laundry to produce clean linen, when required
- Inventory consumable supplies and reorder as required or report to the CP Coordinator
- Cleaning, stocking and maintenance of lunchrooms, washrooms, showers, locker rooms, offices, instrument wash, procedure, loading bay and other common use spaces
- Plan, organize, and monitor workflow so that facility equipment is available and ready at appropriate times, when the CP Coordinator is unavailable
-Complete required reports as needed
-Cleaning, organization of workspace and general upkeep of the facility
-Reading and adhering to SDS and facility SOP s
-Completing all required training
-Performing other related duties

Consequence of Error/Judgement

This person must be detail oriented; be aware of pitfalls; and be willing to repeat tasks if necessary. Most of the procedures will require following a protocol already in place. Incorrect decisions could result in deterioration of animal health and/ or disruption or ruination of a research study.

Supervision Received

Uses discretion in identifying and resolving laboratory problems. Specific instruction is usually provided and work is reviewed at frequent milestones. Works under minimal supervision; receives specific instructions only on unusual problems or on matters which are not covered under established SOP s and policies.

Supervision Given

Recommends when problems should be escalated to a higher level. There is no formal supervisory responsibility associated with this position, but this person will be expected to share technical knowledge and occasionally demonstrate techniques to others.

Minimum Qualifications

High school graduation and a minimum one year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

Completion of a Veterinary Office Assistant program or equivalent preferred. Experience in an animal care facility preferred.

Required skills include:

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing;

Ability to listen actively and attentively, and obtain clarification as required;

Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment;

Ability to analyze problems, identify key information and issues, and effectively resolve;

Ability to deal with a diversity of people in a calm, courteous, and effective manner;

Ability to demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

And the physical ability to perform the duties of the job including: working with high temperature steam equipment; exposure to animal dander and urinary proteins; performing repetitive tasks; and the ability to lift 25kg.

If you require any assistance with the job application process, please contact us at acs.hr@ubc.ca.

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Responsibilities

The technician is responsible for the daily cleaning, maintenance, and operation of equipment within animal research facilities to ensure a sanitary environment. They also perform routine laboratory support tasks and monitor facility equipment to maintain operational standards.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma and at least one year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The role requires the physical ability to lift 25kg and work with hazardous materials or high-temperature equipment.

Skills

Equipment maintenance
Cleaning
Laboratory support
Waste management
Inventory management
Troubleshooting
Communication
Teamwork
Problem solving
Detail oriented
Safety compliance
Physical labor
Sterilization
Record keeping

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Keywords

Animal Care Services
Research Assistant
Cage Processing
Laboratory Equipment
Autoclaves
Sterilization
Hazardous Materials
SOP
SDS
Facility Maintenance
Rodent Cages
Quality Assurance
Inventory Control
Disinfectants
Animal Welfare
Research Support
UBC
CUPE 116

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