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Access Full Position Posting Purpose Reporting to the University Veterinarian and Director, Veterinary Services, the Operations Manager, Vivaria provides operational leadership for York University's animal research and teaching facilities. The role is responsible for day-to-day Vivaria operations, staff supervision, facility readiness, service coordination, operational planning, budgets, records, safety, and continuity of operations. Working under the animal welfare, veterinary care, and compliance authority of the University Veterinarian and Director, Veterinary Services, the role supports high standards of animal welfare, safe and effective support for animal users, and compliance with Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC) guidelines, the Animals for Research Act, OMAFA requirements, and applicable institutional, provincial, and federal requirements. The Operations Manager serves as a key operational liaison among Veterinary Services, researchers, laboratory personnel, Facilities Services, Faculties, VPRI, the Animal Care Committee (ACC), and relevant regulatory or inspection bodies to support safe, compliant, responsive and efficient Vivaria operations. Education Bachelor's degree in a related discipline such as animal health, veterinary technology, biological sciences, laboratory animal science, or a related field Laboratory animal science training, CALAS certification, or registered laboratory animal technician training. Experience 5 years of related experience in a research animal care, laboratory animal, veterinary, or regulated animal facility environment, including experience applying CCAC guidelines, Animals for Research Act requirements, OMAFA requirements, institutional SOPs, and animal care compliance processes. 3 years of people-management experience, including supervision, scheduling, training, performance management, attendance management, conflict resolution, and working within collective agreement or unionized workplace. Experience working as a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or in a comparable animal health role. Experience supporting an animal use program and working collaboratively with researchers, trainees, veterinary staff, animal care staff, and administrative partners to enable approved animal-based research while maintaining animal welfare, compliance, and operational continuity. Experience coordinating facility operations, equipment maintenance, environmental monitoring, access/security processes, procurement, inventory, and response to operational or infrastructure issues in a regulated facility environment. Skills Knowledge Training or certification in supervision, operations management, project management, facilities management, occupational health and safety, or related administrative/management areas. Knowledge of health surveillance, quality assurance, and barrier facility practices, programs, and procedures for maintaining facilities' designated health status. Knowledge of animal facility infrastructure and environmental control requirements, including HVAC, temperature and humidity monitoring, cage wash operations, containment or barrier practices, access control, equipment maintenance, emergency response, and escalation of critical systems failure. Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair coordination, lifecycle planning, and replacement of animal care and research equipment. Knowledge and understanding of regulations, guidelines, and standards for the care of laboratory animals.Skills Effective analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose issues, define root causes, and develop effective solutions independently. Ability to communicate clearly and constructively with researchers, trainees, animal care staff, veterinarians, Facilities Services, Faculties, and senior administrators, including in sensitive or contentious situations. Ability to manage workload and competing priorities, optimize resources, and meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment. Commitment to continuous improvement, with a focus on enhancing processes, efficiency, and service delivery. effective solutions-focused problem-solving skills. Ability to address, de-escalate, and resolve sensitive or contentious situations where appropriate, and to identify matters requiring escalation to the University Veterinarian, Animal Care Committee, Faculties, VPRI, HR, or Facilities Services. Effective planning and organizational skills, including the ability to mobilize resources, prioritize tasks, and adapt to changing operational demands. able to conceptualize and take initiatives to improve processes and systems. Ability to lead and facilitate change, driving improvements in operations, systems, and team performance. Ability to manage staff in a unionized environment with fairness, consistency, documentation, sound judgment, and respect for collective agreement requirements. Effective interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and remain open to diverse perspectives and approaches. High level of professionalism, accountability, and attention to detail, with pride in quality of work. Ability to handle confidential and sensitive issues and difficult situations in a tactful and diplomatic manner. ability to remain composed and effective in challenging or sensitive situations. Effective change management skills. Proficient with Microsoft 365 including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Additional Notes Note: Role requires verification of degree(s)/credential(s) Work is performed primarily in animal research facilities on the Keele campus. Required to work in controlled animal care and research environments in accordance with established health, safety, and biosafety protocols. Access Full Position Posting Compensation: York's CPM Compensation Framework has a salary grid consisting of 6 or 8 steps (depending on job grade) which is reviewed annually with possible adjustments, and a lump sum Performance Based Recognition Award. Employees will receive the grid adjustment and depending on performance, eligible permanent employees may move to the next step of the grid and may receive a lump sum Performance Based Recognition Award.Visit the CPM Compensation page on the HR Website to find out more about York's CPM Compensation Program. The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), Indigenous Peoples and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. York University is committed to a positive, supportive and inclusive environment. York University offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you are contacted by York University regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if you require accommodation. We are committed to enhancing our environmentally and socially responsible practices for the benefit of all members of the York community. Our long term perspective recognizes our responsibility to be innovators and to continually work as a community to reduce our ecological impact. York University employees must apply to jobs through the Employee Career Portal - YU Hire. If you are a current York University employee and/or are using your rights under a collective agreement to view and/or apply to jobs, you MUST log into YU Hire to access the York University Employee Career Portal. PLEASE NOTE: This job posting is for an existing vacancy. Applications must be received by 11:55 pm EST on the posted deadline date, if applicable. Posting deadlines can be updated, or modified, at any time based on hiring needs. Please refer to the York U Career Portal when confirming posting deadlines.

Ce que vous ferez

The Operations Manager provides operational leadership for animal research and teaching facilities, overseeing day-to-day operations, staff supervision, and facility readiness. The role ensures compliance with CCAC guidelines and provincial regulations while serving as a key liaison between veterinary services, researchers, and administrative bodies.

Exigences

Requires a bachelor's degree in a related science field and at least 5 years of experience in regulated animal facility environments, including 3 years of people-management experience. Candidates should possess knowledge of animal facility infrastructure, health surveillance, and experience working within a unionized environment.

Compétences indiquées

• Gestion de projet · Souhaitée
• Assurance qualité · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Operations Management
• Staff Supervision
• Animal Welfare
• Regulatory Compliance
• Budget Management
• Facility Management
• Conflict Resolution
• Project Management
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Change Management
• Analytical Problem Solving
• Interpersonal Communication
• Microsoft 365
• Performance Management
• Resource Optimization
• Quality Assurance

Domaines d’emploi

• Science & Research
• Management & Leadership
• Healthcare
• Education
• Administrative