Auxiliary Cage Processing Technician

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

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. 

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.