Animal Care Service Worker Jobs in Victoria, BC
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Victoria, BC
Animal Care Service Worker
Animal Care Service Worker
Grounds Worker
Grounds Worker
Facility Service Worker
Facility Service Worker
FOOD SERVICE WORKER II
FOOD SERVICE WORKER II
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Child and Youth Care Worker - Abbotsford
Food Service Co-worker
Food Service Co-worker
Janitorial Worker
Janitorial Worker
Hospitality Worker Casual AgeCare Cariboo Place-2
Hospitality Worker Casual AgeCare Cariboo Place-2
Residence Worker - Vernon (Casual)
Residence Worker - Vernon (Casual)
Multi-Service Worker - Regular PT 038H26
Multi-Service Worker - Regular PT 038H26
Animal Care Technician
Animal Care Technician
Multi-Service Worker - Regular PT 039H26
Multi-Service Worker - Regular PT 039H26
Health Care Worker
Health Care Worker
Casual Animal Care Attendant I
Casual Animal Care Attendant I
Food Service Worker - SHOAL Centre
Food Service Worker - SHOAL Centre
Animal Care Attendant (Casual)
Animal Care Attendant (Casual)
Farm Animal Care Attendant
Farm Animal Care Attendant
Auxiliary Animal Care Technician
Auxiliary Animal Care Technician
Maintenance Worker
Maintenance Worker
Animal Care Assistant
Animal Care Assistant
Animal Care Service Worker
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About the role
Organizational Unit
University of Victoria -> VP Research -> VP - Research - Research Activities
Location
University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)
Posting Close Date
20 March 2026
Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.
FTE
1.0
Salary Grade
$3,847.00 - $3,964.00
Additional Posting Information:
N/A
Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable.
Classification
PB4
Hours of Work
Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m
Start Date
3/23/2026
End Date
8/28/2026
Employee Group:
CUPE 951 - Term
of Hires Needed
1
Category
Other
About this Opportunity
The University of Victoria is one of Victoria's largest employers and one of Canada’s best diversity employers. Together we are more than 5,000 dedicated faculty, librarians and staff supporting the University of Victoria’s diverse academic programs, world-class research and commitment to civic engagement.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Senior Registered Laboratory Animal Technicians - Operations, the Animal Care Service Workers provide infrastructure support to all research and teaching animal facilties and administrative areas.
These positions work in a lab environment where there is a hazard of Laboratory Animal Allergy. There are mandatory requirements in place to minimize/ eliminate the hazard, such as enrolment in the UVic Allergy Awareness program (requiring baseline and annual pulmonary function tests) and adherence to WorkSafeBC requirements (including the appropriate use of and to be clean-shaven while wearing a respirator). The ACSWs are required to maintain no known allergies to rodents or rabbits.
Job Requirements
Skills:
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to learn and apply new techniques.
- Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions
- Ability to listen actively and attentively, and obtain clarification as required.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty, staff and students.
- Ability to carry out an effective work schedule under limited supervision.
- Ability to appropriately present the unit and its services, presenting a professional appearance.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills are essential.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the job including: working outdoors in potentially inclement weather (outdoor clothing is provided), working indoors without windows, working with high temperature steam equipment, constant mobility (including lifting up to 25 kg, bending and reaching), performing repetitive tasks, and ability to operate tools and equipment continually. No known allergies to rodents or rabbits, or the products used in their housing and care.
Specialized Knowledge/Education:
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Valid British Columbia driver's licence with a clean driver's abstract is required.
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High school diploma or equivalency
Experience:
- Experience with the operation and maintenance of assorted equipment. A minimum of two years of work experience.
Operational hours and service requirements require willingness to work any recognized shift, including weekends.
**Territory Acknowledgement:**We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and WSÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.
**Equity Statement:**UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically marginalized groups.
Read our full equity statement here: www.uvic.ca/equitystatement.
**Accessibility Statement:**If you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process contact: uviccareers@uvic.ca Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.
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