| POSITION TITLE |
Supervisor, Technical Services |
| DEPARTMENT |
The Centre for Phenogenomics (TCP) |
| EMPLOYMENT TYPE |
Regular, Full-Time |
| HOURS OF WORK |
37.5 hours per week |
| EMPLOYEE GROUP |
Non-Union |
| REPORTS TO |
Manager, Facility Operations |
The Centre for Phenogenomics (TCP) is a state-of-the-art research centre enabling groundbreaking research and discovery with the goal of advancing human health. We are the largest Centre in Canada, brought about through an innovative scientific collaboration among preeminent research hospitals including Sinai Health and The Hospital for Sick Children. TCP is a globally acclaimed Canadian resource that serves researchers throughout the world. Located in the heart of Toronto’s Discovery District, the TCP pools functional expertise and resources under one roof, all to enable leading edge science, supported by state-of-the-art infrastructure. Our ability to generate, hold, analyze, archive, and distribute a critical mass of genetically engineered mice iCuts unique. Your significant contributions will assist in maintaining our momentum in advancing research.
TCP has an immediate opening for a permanent full-time Supervisor, Technical Services. Reporting to the Manager, Facility Operations and as a key member of the Animal Resources Team, the incumbent will provide direct supervision, leadership, and support to a team of veterinary technicians.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Trains, evaluates, schedules, and directs the activities of the veterinary technical personnel
- Coordinates and assigns work schedules for veterinary technical personnel to ensure balanced workloads and efficient workflow
- Evaluates staffing needs to ensure appropriate staffing levels are maintained to meet the facility goals
- Oversight and awareness of each team member’s strengths and technical abilities, identifying areas requiring additional training or expertise to broaden the scope of veterinary technical services
- Ensures all daily work is done in a timely fashion and in accordance with standard operating procedures and regulations
- Under the guidance of the Facility Manager, responsible for staff performance management, which includes providing timely feedback, coaching/counseling and progressive remediation
- Confers with researchers regularly regarding day-to-day operations as well as special handling, treatment, and research needs
- Assists the veterinarians in assuring the provision of adequate veterinary care and maintaining compliance with CCAC and OMAFRA regulations and guidelines for the humane and appropriate care and use of research animals
- Key member of the Quality Assurance, Controlled Substances and Health Surveillance programs
- Liaisons and communicates regularly with the Services Coordinator, Core Managers, Facility Manager, veterinarians, and research staff
- Participates as a member of the Institutional Animal Care Committee
- Promotes and supports a positive working environment within the facility
- Must be a strong advocate for the 3Rs of animal-based science
- Reviews and revises standard operating procedures for animal use and maintains inventory of equipment, instruments, and supplies
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
- Graduate of a CVMA or OAVT accredited Veterinary Technician program or have a university degree in biological sciences combined with relevant experience in laboratory animal science
- Must be a registered Laboratory Animal Technician with CALAS
- Exhibit strong technical and surgical skills with at least 5 years of experience in providing high quality veterinary technical support to researchers
- Prior experience in a supervisory role is preferred
- Demonstrates use of good leadership, team building and management skills, setting an example, professional communication, counseling, conflict resolution
- Must have a solid background in animal care and capable of maintaining complex mouse strains
- Strong knowledge of CCAC guidelines, OMAFRA regulations, Canadian Biosafety Guidelines and Global Harmonized System (WHMIS) is required
- Experience with Post Approval Monitoring Programs and previous membership on an Animal Care Committee are an asset
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft)
- Upon employment, the incumbent must be able to obtain a criminal record check clearance letter from Toronto Police Services
If this role is in a laboratory environment, Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute’s Safety Requirements include:
- Maintain personal certifications as required by Safety Office
- Maintain the lab’s Safety requirements as required by Safety Office
- Maintain current lab-specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) - including work with hazardous chemicals and biological agents, hazardous waste disposal, etc.
- Maintain the lab’s chemical Inventory
- Responsible for training the lab members on lab-specific procedures, weekly eye wash checks
In accordance with Institute’s policy and legislated health and safety requirements, employment is conditional upon the verification of credentials, completion of a health review, and demonstrating proof of immunity and vaccination status of vaccine-preventable diseases. All employees and affiliates will follow safe work practices and comply with health and safety policies, procedures, and training. Successful candidates will be required to provide two (2) written reference letters from their former employer(s)/supervisor(s).
A recent Provincial Directive mandates all employees of public hospitals in Ontario to be either fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or be regularly tested. All new employees joining Sinai Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine and be on track toward full vaccination within six (6) weeks; participating in mandatory twice weekly Rapid Antigen Testing Program until fully vaccinated. There are very limited circumstances in which approval will be given for a medical exemption from receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
We are a fully committed to fairness and equity in employment and our recruitment and selection practices. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, women and any others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Sinai Health community. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under our Access for People with Disabilities policy. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance.
The Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute is a scent sensitive environment, and all members of the community are expected to refrain from wearing or using scented products while visiting or working at the Institute. We also support a barrier-free workplace supported by the Institute’s accessibility plan, accommodation and disability management policies and procedures. Should you require accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, including accessible job postings, please contact the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Human Resources Department.
| Posting open until May 28, 2024. We thank all candidates for applying. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. |
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