Senior Manager, Central Animal Facility

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At the University of Waterloo, we create and promote a culture where everyone can reach their full potential. As an employee, you get support & opportunities that empower you to advance your career. Explore how we can bring big ideas to life, together. The University is a welcoming workplace for those of all abilities, interests, and expertise. As part of our workforce, you can do what you do best, every day. Learn more about our recruitment process. Job Requisition ID: 2026-00498 Time Type: Full time Employee Group: Staff Job Category: Laboratory Support Employment Type: Permanent Department: Office of the Vice-President, Research and International - Research Ethics I Hiring Range: $93,117.25 - $116,396.56 Posting Information: This posting is for an existing vacancy. The internal posting deadline for this position is April 23, 2026 , at 11:59PM Successful candidate must have up-to-date immunization for Tetanus and Hep B and a Valid G class license. Job Description: Primary Purpose The Senior Manager, Central Animal Facility (CAF) is responsible for the ethical use of animals used for research, field work, breeding, and teaching as well as the general manager and staff supervisor for the animal housing facilities at the University of Waterloo. The Senior Manager is the resident expert for the University of Waterloo community regarding the use of animals in research, field work, breeding, and teaching including specialized technical services, facilities management including space and equipment for technical services, research study implementation consultation, education and training, compliance and quality assurance, animal housing, environmental enrichment, and general animal health. This is accomplished through both independent activities and collaboration with faculty researchers, research personnel from start-up companies, government organizations, and other external businesses for a range of animal species. Key Accountabilities This position has 4 key accountabilities: Facility Management and Staff Supervision, Animal Health and Welfare, Technical Services, Compliance and Quality Assurance, and Education and Training. These include the following: care and maintenance of the physical buildings to meet regulatory compliance and safety requirements; daily oversight of the animal care and husbandry program; supervision and scheduling of staff; advising facility users on animal health, environmental enrichment, welfare, and well-being; research practices and technical procedures; providing leadership in effecting change and improving quality of service; and ensuring practices, procedures and safety guidelines are met. This position requires the incumbent to also be responsible for technical services, education and training, compliance, and quality assurance (i.e., animal health monitoring), as well as animal care services. The incumbent will oversee the technical facilities management which includes space and equipment, research implementation consultation, training, animal enrichment and housing needs, as well as general animal health. The incumbent will manage the animal care and technical education program to ensure successful outcomes and to meet the research team's objectives. All research projects require an Animal Use Project Proposal (AUPP) which is presented and approved by the Waterloo Animal Care Committee. The incumbent is responsible for assuring compliance for each project in accordance with the AUPP. Animal care staff experience a variety of hazards that change with the species of animal. The incumbent must have the specific knowledge required for the management of diseases, chemicals, allergies, and odors. The position has a considerable degree of physical activity. Facility Management and Staff Supervision - Oversee daily operations in a cost-effective manner to ensure current standards of animal health and quality assurance are met as well as adherence to federal, provincial, international, and university policies and procedures - Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), policies, and guidelines including writing, revising, and conducting an annual review to analyze and improve procedures and reflect best practices - Advise university administrators on specific compliance issues associated with legislation and guidelines pertinent to the animal research and teaching and prepares reports for, and follows up on recommendations from, site visits by inspection agencies - Authority for planning, arranging, and implementing the assignment and allocation of staff, research personnel, space, and equipment to ensure optimal utilization of resources and care of animals - Responsible for staff and facility users/research personnel to follow applicable safety guidelines and terminate facility access if necessary - Monitor facility operations and animal care activities, including satellite facilities, and when irregularities arise, promptly notify supervisor and/or Veterinarian - Ensure preve

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