Animal Ethics and Compliance Coordinator

This position has an expected end date of of March 31, 2028, with a possibility of extension pending funding approval.

This position has an expected end date of of March 31, 2028, with a possibility of extension pending funding approval.

This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in‑person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.

The University is seeking a knowledgeable and collaborative Animal Ethics and Compliance Coordinator to join its Research Integrity Support (RIS) portfolio.

The RIS portfolio supports the responsible administration of ethics and compliance requirements for research, teaching and testing involving animals. The University’s Animal Care and Use Program operates in accordance with institutional policies and procedures, applicable legislation and standards, and the requirements of the Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC). Animal Care and Use Committees (ACUCs) oversee and approve animal use, while the Post Approval Monitoring (PAM) Program verifies that approved activities are conducted as authorized and that identified concerns are appropriately addressed.

Reporting to the Manager, Animal Ethics and Compliance, the Coordinator plans, conducts, documents and follows up on risk‑based reviews of animal use activities. Work may take place across multiple University campuses, affiliated locations, and approved off‑campus or field sites.

Using an educational, collaborative and risk‑based approach, the Coordinator promotes continuous improvement, strong animal welfare practices, accurate documentation and compliance with approved protocols and program requirements. The position works closely with researchers, animal care personnel, facility leaders, veterinarians, research integrity staff and other institutional partners.

The successful candidate will bring sound judgment, technical knowledge, discretion and strong communication skills to identify and document findings, provide practical guidance within established requirements, and elevate significant, repeated or unresolved concerns appropriately.

• Maintain a proactive schedule of routine, risk‑based and assigned post‑approval reviews in consultation with the Manager.
• Conduct procedural observations and cage‑side reviews in animal facilities, laboratories, teaching settings, field locations and other approved sites.
• Review relevant records, including procedure and monitoring records, animal identification, breeding and colony records, training documentation, drug and agent records, and other documentation required to assess compliance.
• Compare observed activities with approved Animal Use Protocols (AUPs), amendments, conditions of approval, institutional SOPs, training requirements and applicable CCAC standards.
• Conduct respectful debriefs with research and animal care personnel to clarify established expectations, identify opportunities for improvement and document observations using standardized tools.
• Prepare clear, objective reports that distinguish compliant practices, observations, required corrective actions, recommendations and matters requiring escalation.

• Conduct initial, renewal and risk‑based assessments of approved animal housing and procedural spaces, including alternate animal housing locations and temporary or specialized animal use areas.
• Participate in ACUC site visits to animal care facilities and approved external sites.
• Coordinate documentation and track responses to findings and recommendations.
• Assess whether space, equipment, environmental controls, sanitation, security, emergency arrangements, records and local…