Animal Care Technician – Husbandry Animal Resource Centre BC Cancer Vancouver

Job title: Animal Care Technician – Husbandry Animal Resource Centre BC Cancer Vancouver

Company: Provincial Health Services Authority

Job description: Animal Care Technician – Husbandry

Animal Resource Centre, BC Cancer Vancouver- $22.16/hr.

What you do:

• Performs routine husbandry procedures such as weaning and sexing as directed.

• Maintains daily care of laboratory rodents through methods such as checking food and water levels are adequate, adding food and water as necessary, observing rodents for general health conditions and transporting rodents to different areas as needed.

• Performing census duties such as daily counting of cages in rooms.

• Carries out responsibilities in accordance with health and safety requirements and maintains a safe and organized work environment by performing general upkeep and cleaning of animal facility including disinfecting equipment, walls, floors, rooms, corridors, changing and cleaning animal cages, bottles and racks, and removing garbage and used laundry.

• Performs related clerical duties such as answering telephones, logging information, completing forms and filing materials such as requisitions and forms as directed.

• Performs other related duties as assigned

What you bring

Grade 12 and six months of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

What you have

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Organize work.
• Operate related equipment.

What’s in it for you

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth and development.
• Access to more than 2,000 in-house training programs.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan.
• 12 annual statutory holidays with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• Perks include onsite fitness classes and discounts to 350 BC-wide recreational programs, travel, technology, car and bike sharing, and more.

Temporary Full time

Start Date: April 27, 2021 – End Date: May 2, 2022
$22.16/hr.
675 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Rotating Days – 07:00-15:00/08:00-16:00/09:00-17:00
Requisition Number:106963

What we do

BC Cancer bccancer.bc.ca provides comprehensive cancer control for the people of British Columbia.

Provincial Health Services Authority ( ) plans, coordinates and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose. Learn more about PHSA and our programs:

PHSA is committed to employment equity and hires on the basis of merit, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, backgrounds and experiences, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

ATTN: PHSA Employees:

To be considered as a PHSA employee (internal applicant) for this position, you must apply online via your internal profile at

Please note the internal job posting will no longer be accessible after the expiry date of April 22, 2021. If the internal job posting has expired, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk and advise that you would like to be considered as a late internal applicant for this position. Please do not apply for the external job posting.

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Labor Agreement Facilities Subsector
Requisition # 106963E-2354492
Work Site 675 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver
Job Type Temporary, Full-Time
Temporary Duration Until return of incumbent
Salary/Rate $22.16 / Hour
FTE 1.00
Hours of Work 07:00-15:00/08:00-16:00/09:00-17:00
Work Days Rotating
Expiry Date 14-May-2021

Expected salary: $22.16 per hour

Location: Vancouver, BC

Job date: Sat, 17 Apr 2021 03:59:17 GMT