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 facilities

Ensure legislative, regulatory, institutional, and granting compliance

Plan capital projects, equipment, and infrastructure upgrades

Forecast staffing, space,



equipment, and technology needs

Oversee supervisors, workflows, performance, and workforce planning

Requirements

Seven years of animal care operations experience

Five years supervising animal research facility operations

Veterinary Technology diploma or relevant Bachelor of Science degree

Knowledge of procedures, containment, safety, and risk mitigation

Bilingual French-English communication, written and spoken

Apply operational leadership, animal welfare knowledge, compliance expertise, and workforce planning across University of Ottawa research facilities.

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