Senior Manager, Animal Care Operations
Core
Provide strategic and operational leadership for animal care and research support services across university animal care facilities, ensuring compliance, safety, and efficient service delivery for researchers and teaching activities.
Role type
Senior Manager, Animal Care Operations
Builds
Animal care facilities and research support services
Domain
Higher Education / Laboratory Animal Science / Regulatory Compliance
Required skills
Operational leadership, workforce planning, budget management, health and safety compliance, accreditation coordination, stakeholder partnership, change management
Preferred skills
Veterinary degree (DVM/VMD), MBA, RMLAT registration, experience in unionized environments, knowledge of CCAC standards and provincial animal research legislation
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead and develop managers and supervisors responsible for animal care technicians and support staff; oversee operational planning, service delivery, and resource allocation; ensure compliance with animal care regulations and accreditation standards; manage operating budgets and financial stewardship; foster a culture of safety and animal welfare; collaborate with researchers, veterinarians, and institutional partners to optimize service delivery.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC