Non-registered Technician

Location:
RI MUHC-the Children Hospital (could be ask to replace on other RI-MUHC sites: Royal Victoria Hospital, Montreal General Hospital, and the Montreal Thoracic Institute)
Posting Date:
Feb 9, 2012 - Feb 23, 2012
Job Summary: 

Under the general supervision of the Facility Supervisor and
The Animal Resource Service Director, the Technician performs animal care-related duties, technical procedures and administrative duties related to the care and use of laboratory animals on various sites of the RI MUHC.

GENERAL DUTIES
• Performs husbandry duties related to the care and maintenance of animals.
• Records and reports various data related to animal care or animal use.
• Clean, wash and disinfect cages.
• Receive, store and deliver feed and accessories required for the keeping and maintenance of the animals.
• Help maintain inventory of materials and equipment.
• Distribute clean linen and uniforms.
• Operates and monitors appropriate equipment, tools, materials and instruments.
• Interaction with Researchers.

Requirements: 

• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to prioritize work. English and French, spoken and written.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt and effectively perform in different work environments.
• Excellent organizational skills in managing multiple priorities, multi-tasking and prioritizing for time-sensitive issues and working under minimal supervision.
• Proficient French and English spoken and written.

Salary: 
Pay Scale: $26 458.13 to $37 737.51 (Commensurate with qualifications and experience)
Schedule: 

Status: Part-time, 25 hours/week
Work Shift : 7 a.m. to 3p.m., 25 hours/week (including weekend every two weeks

Please send résumé and cover letter to:

Division of Human Resources
The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
2155 Guy Street, Suite 500
Montreal, Quebec H3H 2R9
e-mail: rimuhc-hr-cv [at] muhc [dot] mcgill [dot] ca
Fax: 514.934.8578

THIS IS NOT A HOSPITAL POSITION.
The Research Institute of the MUHC is committed to equity in employment.
This job offer is conditional upon the obtainment of a work permit.