Animal Resources Division Manager – Montreal General Hospital Site

Job summary

Manage the Montreal General Hospital research animal facilities, including staff, budgets, operations, resources, infrastructure, and equipment, while ensuring effective support for investigators and research teams. Develop and implement facility policies, oversee staffing and performance, coordinate renovations, control costs, and contribute to strategic plans and committees.

Job details

Do you want to work for a world-renowned research institute that pushes the boundaries of biomedical science and health research? Right here in Montreal! At the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC), you can be part of an organization focused on scientific discovery and innovation in patient-centered medicine. Join us today and make a difference! Job Description RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE MUHC The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) is a world-renowned biomedical and hospital research centre. Located in Montreal, Quebec, the Institute is the research arm of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University. The RI-MUHC is supported in part by the Fonds de recherche du Québec - Santé (FRQS). Position Summary Under the general supervision of the Director, Animal Resources Division (ARD), the incumbent is responsible for the management of the research animal facilities at the Montreal General Hospital (MGH), including the direct management of animal facility staff working in these facilities, budget, operations, resource allocation, infrastructure and equipment. Ensures an operational support to the Investigators and their research personnel. General Duties Assesses staffing requirements, recruits personnel, conducts performance evaluations, assesses training requirements and takes administrative and disciplinary measures related to staff management, establish and encourages team work, works closely with the Human Resource Division Develops, writes and implements policies and procedures related to the operations of the animal facilities. Assures constant quality of services to principal Investigators and their research staff and students. Manages material and capital resource allocation and monitors physical space and equipment availability and maintenance. Coordinate facility renovation projects. Prepares budgets and makes budgetary recommendations to the ARD Director, conducts cost analyses for determining rates, approves purchase requisitions, controls budgets, optimizes productivity and budgetary control. Participates in various committee meetings and presides staff meetings Elaborate and formulate strategic business plans Participates in other projects/tasks as assigned by the Director of the Animal Resources Division Website of the organization https://rimuhc.ca/en Education / Experience Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent Certification CALAS or AALAS (RLAT, RLATG, RMLAT) or equivalent considered an asset A Certification or Master in a recognized management administrative or scientific training program is an asset. A minimum of five (5) years of animal facility managerial experience (Installation and personnel). Required Skills Excellent analytical, organizational and decision-making capacity. Solid leadership, management and communications skills Bilingual spoken and written The successful candidate will have demonstrated ability to lead in a team environment and to work effectively across all levels of the organization. Additional information Status : Full-time, 35 hours per week Pay Scale: $71,598.80- $132,969.20. Commensurate with qualifications and experience Work Shift: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. (Monday to Friday, will be required to do overtime due to the nature of the position and/or respond to emergencies 24/7 outside regular work hours, may be required to work on weekends and holidays) Work Site: Montreal General Hospital (may be called on other RI-MUHC sites as required) ***Please make sure to include a cover letter and your resume in one document *** Why work with us? 5-week vacation, 6th week after 5 years, Bank of 12 paid days (personal days and days for sickness or family obligations), 13 paid statutory holidays, Group insurance plan (including gender affirmation coverage), Telemedicine, PPMP (defined benefit government pension plan), Training and professional development opportunities, Child Care Centres, Corporate Discounts (OPUS + Perkopolis), Competitive monthly parking rate, Employee Assistance Program, Recognition Program, And much more! https://rimuhc.ca/careers To learn more about our benefits, please visit http://rimuhc.ca/en/compensation-and-benefits THIS IS NOT A HOSPITAL POSITION. Equal Opportunity Employment Program The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity, diversity and inclusion within its community. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who self-identify as members of racialized groups/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. We also welcome candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may confidentially contact, research.talent@muhc.mcgill.ca

What you’ll do

Manage the Montreal General Hospital research animal facilities, including staff, budgets, operations, resources, infrastructure, and equipment, while ensuring effective support for investigators and research teams. Develop and implement facility policies, oversee staffing and performance, coordinate renovations, control costs, and contribute to strategic plans and committees.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent and at least five years of experience managing animal facilities and personnel. Strong leadership, communication, analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills, along with spoken and written bilingual ability, are required; CALAS or AALAS certification and management or scientific training are assets.

Benefits

• Five Weeks of Vacation
• Sixth Week of Vacation After Five Years
• 12 Paid Personal, Sick, and Family Obligation Days
• 13 Paid Statutory Holidays
• Group Insurance
• Gender Affirmation Coverage
• Telemedicine
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Training and Professional Development
• Child Care Centres
• Corporate Discounts
• Competitive Monthly Parking Rate
• Employee Assistance Program
• Recognition Program

Listed skills

• Project Coordination · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Policy development · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Decision Making · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Bilingual communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Animal Facility Management
• Staff Management
• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Analytical Skills
• Organization
• Decision-Making
• Budget Management
• Resource Allocation
• Policy Development
• Operational Planning
• Cost Analysis
• Project Coordination
• Bilingual Communication

Job areas

• Science & Research
• Management & Leadership
• Healthcare
• Human Resources
• Finance & Accounting

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