Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Date Posted: 02/06/2026Req ID: 46850Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & ScienceDepartment: Bioscience Support FacilityCampus: St. George (Downtown Toronto) and ScarboroughExisting Vacancy: Yes About Us The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada’s leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs. We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world. Position Summary The Research Support Veterinarian oversees all aspects of the veterinary care program within the Faculty of Arts and Science (A&S) and the University of Toronto, Scarborough (UTSC). The incumbent examines, assesses, diagnoses and formulates treatment plans for a variety of laboratory animals. The incumbent provides guidance and expertise to researchers and staff, and performs surgeries and animal care. The incumbent also contributes to the institutional animal user training program and provides veterinary expertise on the Biological Sciences Local Animal Care Committee (LACC) and the University Animal Care Committee (UACC). The Research Support Veterinarian dually reports to the Director of Research Services, A&S and the University Veterinarian (the latter for animal health and welfare related issues) and is accountable to the local senior academic administrators of the animal research programs at each A&S, St. George and UTSC (Vice Dean Research and Vice-Principal Research and Innovation, respectively). In all activities, the incumbent is expected to ensure that animal care and use meets or exceeds requirements for compliance with regulatory agencies at University, Provincial and Federal levels. The incumbent will also report to the University Veterinarian in a timely manner if/when critical animal health and welfare and compliance issues/risks have been identified. The incumbent will discuss with the LACCs and the UACC, as required, the development and implementation of initiatives (or improvements)



to the animal care and use program to ensure that consistent standards are maintained across A&S and UTSC. Essential Qualifications Education: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine with a license to practice in Ontario. Experience: A minimum of five years of experience working in an animal research environment at a major university or a research hospital setting. Experience developing organizational change models is required. Experience developing, implementing and maintaining an animal care program within a research/academic environment. Experience with CCAC and Provincial standards is required. Experience with a wide range of biological and chemical hazards (i.E., Biosafety Level II materials) and the maintenance of many species, in particular, specialized rodent and fish breeding lines. Experience working with and interpreting policies and procedures pertaining to animal care and animal care legislation. Experience working with and interpreting policies related to human resources and procurement. Experience providing training to staff and researchers. Demonstrated decision-making ability with respect to organizational structure, staff and management. Skills: Superior interpersonal skills as well as excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to work with minimal or no supervision. Excellent decision-making skills, and ability to work under pressure.Effective problem-solving skills. Diplomacy and tact are essential. Ability to build rapport and relationships with diverse stakeholders. Excellent computer skills which should include a good knowledge of Powerpoint, Word and Excel software and experience with animal use protocol software. Other: Ability to work under time constraints with minimal or no supervision and be very adapted at multitasking as there are often many issues which need to be addressed in a timely manner. Ability to prioritize work. Excellent administrative and proactive planning and organizational skills. Demonstrated strategic planning, change and project management skills. Demonstrated judgment, and decision-making employing both tact and negotiation skills. Discretion and confidentiality in dealing with sensitive information.



Proven ability to apply vivarium operations and animal research concepts to develop and implement strategic plans (e.G., renovation projects). Proven ability to influence others to conform with regulations set out by CACC and Province. Proven ability to develop cooperative, collegial working relationships with a broad range of University constituencies (faculty, students, facility staff, and administrators). Strong leadership abilities, including the ability to foster confidence and motivation in facility staff teams. Ability to learn continually ‘on-the-job’ in a dynamic work setting, on own initiative, often without prior training or instructions, to keep abreast of the rapid changes in the research environment. Closing and Diversity Closing Date: 02/19/2026,11:59PM ETEmployee Group: SalariedPersonnel Subarea: PMAppointment Type : Budget - ContinuingSchedule: Full-TimePay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: PM 5 -- Hiring Zone: $120,499 - $140,583 -- Broadband Salary Range: $120,499 - $200,831Job Category: Research Administration & Teaching Diversity Statement The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building aculture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectivelyaddress and serve the interests of our global community. Westrongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples,Black and racialized persons, women, persons withdisabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment toequity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverseperspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential tostrengthening our academic mission. The Diversity Survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see Accessibility Statement The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission. The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact o u f t. c a r e e r s @ u t o r o n t o. c a #J-18808-Ljbffr

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