For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

Job Overview

As an Assistant Veterinary Technician for our team located in Laval, you will be responsible for the well-being of our laboratory animals. Your contribution will ensure the health of our animals, as well as the integrity of our pre-clinical studies.

In this role, primary responsibilities include:

• Ensure good welfare and humane care for all animals worked with through gentle, positive human animal interactions;
• Maintain the veterinary laboratory;
• Safely hold and restrain animals during veterinary examination and interventions and perform simple medical treatments under veterinary supervision;
• Collect, document, review, and verify data on forms, or in electronic data capture systems;
• Manage multiple tasks and priorities to achieve goals.

If you possess the following qualifications, we will train you in the rest:

• High School diploma;
• Able to work physically (lift up to 20 kg, walk, stand, stoop, etc.);
• You are able to follow precises instructions and procedures;
• Versatile and good change management.

Please note that upon being hired, you will have to undergo an annual tuberculosis test at the expense of the company.

Role Specific Information:

• Location: 445 Boul. Armand-Frappier, Laval, QC, H7V 4B3;
• Transportation: Free parking. Near the Montmorency Subway. Electric vehicle charging station;
• Salary: $18.00/hr;
• Annual bonus based on performance;
• Schedule:
• Daytime between Monday to Friday 8am to 4:15pm;
• Weekend rotation when required;
• Depending on the needs, you may have to do overtime, and work on holidays;
• Permanent position as of the hiring, full-time 37.5hrs per week.
• Career progression: If you are interested in progressing and learning more, we can train you to become a Veterinary Technician! Of course, that comes with a pay rise.

Why Charles River ?

• We offer competitive benefits and advantages from day one to support your well-being;
• Employee and family assistance program;
• Excellent welcome program for new employees as well as in-house advancement and career development opportunities;
• Access to a doctor and various health professionals (telemedicine);
• 3 weeks’ Vacation & 5 Personal day policy;
• Many social activities!

If you are interested in contributing to the well-being of our communities, not only across the country but around the world, please join us. This is Your Moment.

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Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Store discount
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Application question(s):

• What is your current status in Canada? Please clarify: Citizen, Permanent Resident, Work Permit, etc.

Work Location: In person