Lead animal care operations across University of Ottawa facilities, applying regulatory expertise and operational judgment across multiple campuses. This employee role is based in Ottawa.
Reporting to the Senior Director, you will manage the University’s animal facility network and its operational direction. You will oversee planning, compliance, staffing, finances, equipment lifecycle, and research support. The position requires advanced veterinary technical and surgical nursing knowledge, animal research facility experience, and bilingual French-English communication.

Key Responsibilities

Lead operational plans for assigned animal facilitiesEnsure legislative, regulatory, institutional, and granting compliancePlan capital projects, equipment, and infrastructure upgradesForecast staffing, space,



equipment, and technology needsOversee supervisors, workflows, performance, and workforce planningRequirements:
Seven years of animal care operations experienceFive years supervising animal research facility operationsVeterinary Technology diploma or relevant Bachelor of Science degreeKnowledge of procedures, containment, safety, and risk mitigationBilingual French-English communication, written and spokenApply operational leadership, animal welfare knowledge, compliance expertise, and workforce planning across University of Ottawa research facilities.

📌 Animal Care Operations Manager (Canada)
🏢 University of Ottawa
📍 Canada