Animal Care Support Worker

The University Health Network, where "above all else the needs of patients come first", encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of "Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning", the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

The Animal Resources Centre at University Health Network is one of the largest hospital-based program in Canada to support research in a multitude of human diseases across the UHN hospitals and research institutes. ARC operates six sites at four campuses and with one main ARC Office.

Union: Non-Union
Site: Krembil Institute
Department: Animal Resource Centre (ARC)
Reports to: Site Supervisor
Work Model: On-Site
Grade: B0:02
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: $21.94- $27.43 per hour
Shifts: 7-3PM, Monday to Friday
Status: Permanent Full Time
Closing Date: November 29, 2024

Position Summary
The role of Animal Care Support Worker provides support within the Animal Resource Centre Department by cleaning and stocking of supplies, daily washing, cleaning, sanitizing and sterilization of a variety of equipment and spaces used within the ARC department. Familiarity with sterilization processes and standard operating procedures an asset. Duties include but not limited to the following:

• Processing cages and other supplies brought to by ARC staff
• Washing and prepping items for autoclaving.
• Maintain clean environment by sweeping, mopping and running the floor machine routinely.
• Dump, scrape and restack cages, maintain and clean machines along with other daily cleaning.
• Polish stainless steel, clean windows/doors, vacuum/scrub floors, clean dump station and filter. Other weekly routine cleaning.
• Monthly cleaning involving more attention to detail and time management
• Ability to work in all areas of wash up co-operatively with a team.
• Need to ensure quality control measures are carried out, such as biological indicators in autoclaves and the recording of chemical indicators according to established standards.
• Also carry out routine machine maintenance on washers and autoclaves as well

At minimum completion of high school or recognized equivalent required

• Post-secondary certificate program
• Related experience an asset
• Must not be allergic to rodents
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team and independently
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and other relevant legislation
• Knowledge of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (W.H.M.I.S.)
• Knowledge of autoclave technology an asset
• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN standards
• Exercise initiative and good judgment with ability to multi-task
• Compliance with confidentiality requirements under UHN Privacy policy
• Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Knowledge of applicable legislative, UHN and/or departmental policies
• Ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

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Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.