Compliance and Facility Coordinator

Department: Animal Care Services
Position covered by the Collective Agreement with USW Local 4120

Temporary full-time from 06/21/2026 to 01/15/2027
Temporary Absence of the Regular Incumbent

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General Purpose

The University of Guelph has one of Canada’s largest and most versatile animal care and use programs in Canada with a broad range of species, including laboratory rodents, farm animals, fish and wildlife. The Animal Care Service (ACS) unit ensures that ethical and legal responsibilities towards the animals are met through adherence to the University of Guelph Animal Care Policy and Procedures, the provincial Animals for Research Act and the national guidelines and policies of the Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC). The chief role of ACS is to administer and support the animal care and use program at the University of Guelph. There are several administrative supports to the Animal Care Committee (ACC) including facilitating the review process for all Animal Utilization Protocols (AUPs), administering facility site visits and the Post-Approval Review (PAR) program. The Animal User Training Program ensures all personnel interacting with animals are well trained and qualified while the ACS Veterinarians support animal health and welfare. Animal Care Services as a team educates our animal use community about regulatory requirements, compliance, and oversight with the goal of facilitating research and educational activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Compliance and Facility Coordinator, reporting to the ACS Veterinarian (Post-Approval Review) and Associate Director, has the primary responsibility in establishing and documenting animal facility regulatory compliance. Their primary role is in coordinating regulatory assessments and inspections to the animal facilities for the ACC, Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC), and Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA) as required, and providing the follow-up by receiving and administering assessment/ inspection reports, soliciting responses, and drafting and collating institutional responses. They also have responsibility for the administration of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all facilities tracking their development, review and approval. These functions are facilitated by establishing and maintaining a positive working relationship with Facility Managers. This position is a key cog in the institutional research oversight program and works closely and directly with many stakeholders at various levels of the University as well as important external stakeholders within the regulatory bodies.

Requirements

• Minimum requirements of the position are a Bachelor’s degree in the Life Sciences, and at least four years experience in an animal research setting. A diploma in Veterinary Technology is considered an asset.
• CALAS Registered Laboratory Animal Technician is preferred.
• Experience in working with small and large animal species in a research capacity.
• Working with industry (contract research organization/ agricultural industry/veterinary practice) is an asset.
• Due to the locations of institutional facilities, a valid driver’s license is required. The role will also require strong computer skills including data management, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• The role requires strong interpersonal and communication skills and excellent organizational and planning skills.
• A detailed knowledge of the regulatory requirements pertaining to a broad range of animals used in research and teaching is essential to best support facility management.

Employee Type: Regular
Position Number: 10913349
Classification: USW, Local 4120 Salary: Band 7
USW Local 4120 Wage Grid

*Tentative evaluation; subject to final review.

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.

Posting Date: 06/15/2026
Closing Date: 06/30/2026