Location: Lady Davis Research Institute for Medical Research (LDI)
Position Type: Part time or Full-Time
Reports To: Facility Animal Care Commitee (FACC) Chair/Co-Chair
Hourly Salary: $30.00 to $42.00 commensurate with experience

Position Summary

The Post Approval Monitoring & Compliance Advisor supports the ethical and compliant use of animals in
research by conducting post-approval monitoring activities, assessing research procedures, and promoting
adherence to approved protocols, institutional policies, and Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC)
guidelines.

Working closely with researchers, veterinarians, and animal care staff, the incumbent provides guidance on
animal welfare, compliance, training requirements, and best practices while contributing to continuous
program improvement and regulatory readiness.

Key Responsibilities

- Performs post-approval monitoring activities to support institutional compliance and CCAC

accreditation requirements.
- Conduct site visits and procedural assessments to verify compliance with approved animal use

protocols, SOPs, and animal welfare standards.
- Supports the veterinarian by monitoring animals, following up on veterinary cases, and documenting

observations. May act as a delegate of the veterinarian for FACC-directed evaluations or specific
compliance-related activities, as required.

- Evaluate animal procedures and prepare compliance reports with recommendations for corrective

actions and best practices.
- Provide guidance and support to researchers and staff regarding animal care, ethics, regulatory

requirements, and institutional policies.
- Identify training needs and deliver educational sessions to promote compliance and animal welfare.

- Monitor implementation of corrective actions and conduct follow-up reviews as required.





- Participate in protocol reviews and provide recommendations to the Facility Animal Care Commitee

(FACC).
- Assist with the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of animal welfare

guidelines, SOPs, and compliance processes.

Qualifications

Minimum Education & Experience

- DEC III in Animal Health Technology (or equivalent).

- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in laboratory animal science, animal care, veterinary

support, research compliance, or a related field.

Skills & Knowledge

- Knowledge of CCAC guidelines, animal welfare regulations, and research compliance requirements.

- Strong understanding of laboratory animal care, handling, health monitoring, anesthesia, and research

procedures.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.

- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

- Proficiency with Microsoti Office applications and database systems.

- Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

- Experience developing SOPs, training programs, or compliance processes is considered an asset.

- English: Spoken and writen / French: Spoken and Reading

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Candidate must be able to work legally in Canada (Canadian citizens or permanent resident, or work permit
holder).

Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV and cover letter by email to [email protected].

The Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research (LDI) is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion within its
community. The LDI has an equal chance employment program and welcomes applications from all
qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics, with the skills and knowledge to productively
engage with diverse communities. Accommodation for any part of the application process may be provided
to persons with disabilities who request it.

📌 Full-time or part-time Post Approval Monitoring & Compliance Advisor (Canada)
🏢 Lady Davis Institute for Medical Researchu002FJewish General Hospital
📍 Canada