Auxiliary Animal Care Technician
University of British Columbia — UBC Okanagan Campus - Kelowna, BC, Canada
Posted 2026-09-01
Staff - Union Job Category BCGEU Okanagan Support Staff Job Profile BCGEU OK Hourly - Research Assistant and Technician I Job Title Auxiliary Animal Care Technician Department UBCO | Shared Research Platforms | Biosciences Facility | Vice Principal Research Office Compensation Range $26.89 - $30.83 CAD Hourly Posting End Date September 12, 2026 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date August 31, 2027 This role is anticipated to be 0.2-0.4FTE At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career. Job Description Summ ary This position is responsible for the daily maintenance and care of laboratory animals; this includes cage changing, providing food and water, performing health checks, administering medications as per written instructions and reporting any signs of ill-health. The cleaning of dirty caging and the preparation