Training Coordinator and Supervisor

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

This is a one-year term position with the possibility of extension.

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. 

Registered Veterinary Technology or a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology or related discipline, and five 5 years of experience in a related field, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Registered Laboratory Animal Technician (RLAT) registration is required.

Extensive knowledge, skills and experience in handling and coordinating specialized surgical, experimental and other technical projects;

A sound theoretical and working knowledge of the principles and practice of laboratory animal science;

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and statutory holidays;

Ability to explain, assign and monitor work;

Ability to facilitate groups to achieve appropriate outcomes;

Ability to train others;

Ability to be thorough, accurate, and have a high level of attention to detail;

Ability to accurately create and maintain records;

Ability to understand and apply policies, SOPs, instructions and applicable Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC) guidelines;

Ability to read and comprehend and analyze technical material;

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

Ability to anticipate problems and issues and plan ahead;

Ability to determine the nature and urgency of inquiries and issues, and triage appropriately;

Have initiative and the ability to master new techniques;

Willing to maintain and upgrade training;

Ability to coordinate and oversee work processes to achieve appropriate outcomes;

Ability to prioritize and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines;

Ability to work effectively independently in a team environment;

Ability to exercise tact and discretion;

Ability to communicate in a clear, attentive, and polite manner, both verbally and in writing;

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

Ability to work toward consensus and resolve differences;

Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and productive working relationships;

Ability to effectively resolve complaints and interpersonal conflict in a calm, non-confrontational manner, and by exercising sound judgment;

Ability to perform the physical demands of the job (work with high temperature equipment, exposure to animal dander and urinary proteins, perform repetitive tasks, lift 20kg, good manual dexterity and eyesight);

Ability to operate job-related equipment (e.g., Rack and tunnel washers, dump station, autoclaves, bulk sterilizers, RO water system, floor cleaning machines, industrial clothes washers and dryers, bottle filling system, and high pressure spray units, anesthetic machines, oxygen manifold/generators, other equipment as required.);

Ability to effectively use software at an advanced level (e.g., Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, Mosaic Vivarium, other software as required).