Animal Health Technician at Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Become an Animal Health Technician with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency in Winnipeg. This role encompasses comprehensive animal care, research support, and healthcare monitoring in biocontainment facilities.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is hiring for an Animal Care Technician position to support animal health and welfare. You will engage with a range of species, administer healthcare procedures, and assist in critical research under stringent laboratory conditions. Your expertise will ensure animals receive the best care possible.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide daily animal husbandry and care

• Actively monitor the health of laboratory animals

• Process medical treatments and maintain records

• Contribute to experimental procedures and data collection

• Enforce safety training and quality assurance measures

Requirements:

• Degree or diploma in a relevant discipline

• Practical experience with laboratory and livestock animals

• Skills in anesthesia and animal restraint for clinical tasks

• Familiarity with ethical care guidelines

• Ability to fulfill duties in high-security containment environments

Support animal health and science as an integral part of the CFIA team in Winnipeg.