Training Coordinator and Supervisor

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Staff - Non Union Job Category Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants Job Profile Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 4 Job Title Training Coordinator and Supervisor Department JBRC Medical Animal Facility | Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute | Faculty of Medicine Compensation Range $5,220.98 - $6,124.46 CAD Monthly Posting End Date June 13, 2026 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date May 31, 2027 This is a one-year term position with the possibility of extension. At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career. Job Summary The Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute (VCHRI) Medical Animal Facilities (MAF) is a leading animal research unit with two main locations at the UBC Point Grey Campus and the Vancouver General Hospital Campus. The facilities provide specialized research environments, including skilled technicians, husbandry staff, dedicated procedure space, and advanced equipment to support a wide range of animal research studies. The facilities support UBC investigators, industry partners, and other stakeholders, and plays a crucial role in enabling preclinical research essential for translational medicine. The Training Coordinator and Supervisor provides supervision to technicians who have day-to-day responsibility for animal care and conduct specialized services for the above listed stakeholders. This team performs animal care and ensures the proper discharge of daily tasks and technical procedures as requested by the Operations Manager, Clinical Veterinarians or Principal Investigators. This position is responsible for internal and external stakeholder support including industry and wet lab projects. They are expected to maintain and update facility Standard Operating Procedures, reviews and provide guidance on protocol submissions, as well as assists with UILO contract administration to ensures study protocols, UBC Animal Care Committee, Canadian council on Animal Care and Good Laboratory Practices are followed in compliance with regulations. The VCHRI Medical Animal Facility operates across multiple locations, including the Jack Bell Research Centre, the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health, and other supported facilities. The incumbent will be required to work at different sites based on operational need. Organizational Status The incumbent works alongside other animal technicians and reports to the on-site Operations Manager. Provide day-to-day oversight and training for husbandry staff and students, and provides recommendations to investigators, faculty. Work Performed - Provides consistent, high quality and compassionate care to all animals in accordance with the Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC) guidelines and established research protocols. - Co-supervises and provides functional direction to MAF husbandry and technical staff, establishing clear definitions of responsibility and workload to increase efficiency and effectiveness, providing training and evaluation, and participating in the recruitment of new staff. - Provides functional direction to technical and surgical staff to ensure the proper operation of equipment and facilities in accordance with standard protocols and procedures. -Facilitates and maintains relationships with internal and external partners under the direction of the Operations Manager. - May lead industry and other stakeholder projects as designated by the Operations Managers. - Coordinates oversight on all education, orientation and training provided in all aspects of daily operations of animal barriers for both MAF staff and researchers as well as instruction and training in the use of specialized techniques and equipment (user orientation and staff onboarding). - Responds to operational enquiries and emergency calls, including weekends. Identifies problems and makes recommendations to the Operations Managers. - Ensures all facility equipment meets quality and safety standards and is maintained and certified in accordance with the manufacture's recommendations. - Supports academic projects and participates in complex research protocols and labs. - Performs administrative duties such as maintaining logs of facility-generated data, writing and updating facility Standard Operating Procedures, policies, and guidelines. - Provides instruction and training in the use of specialized equipment and techniques. -Evaluates and maintains an extensive inventory of supplies and equipment necessary for surgical procedures for all species, including anesthesia monitoring and surgical equipment. - Performs regular inspections on all the facility equipment

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