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The Pre-Clinical Animal Facility provides care to animals used by researchers at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. Basic to the success of the Neuroscience Program is the care and observation of research animals with respect to their health and welfare.

The Pre-Clinical Animal Facility is currently seeking a Research Assistant 1. The duties of this position include but are not limited to animal care, husbandry and health monitoring as well as cage wash and general cleaning duties. The Research Assistant I will work closely with team members to ensure the animals are healthy and happy and that researchers have a safe, pleasant, and clean environment in which to conduct experiments. The incumbent will support a workplace that embraces diversity, and complies with all applicable regulatory and legislative requirements.

This position is located at 250 College Street.

The successful candidate will have completed secondary school and special courses related to laboratory animal health. Exposure to animal research or a veterinary environment would be considered an asset. Experience working with rats and mice in a research setting and experience in general wet lab procedures is preferred. Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills are required. The ability to work with a diverse team of staff, students and researchers with minimal supervision is essential. Bilingualism (French/English) and/or proficiency in a second language would be an asset.

Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

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CAMH is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto and is a teaching hospital and research institute. As a CAMH employee, you will be expected to actively support CAMH’s teaching and research activities, in addition to supporting the clinical work of the hospital.
At CAMH, we strive to be an equitable and inclusive employer. Our commitment to equity is grounded in an institution-wide commitment to achieving a working, teaching, and learning environment that is free of discrimination and harassment.
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We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please inform us if you require accommodations during the interview process.

CAMH is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace that is free from any form of discrimination and harassment. We actively encourage individuals from equity-deserving communities, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit, racialized communities, LGBTQ2S+ communities, women, and people with disabilities (including those who have experienced mental health and substance use challenges) to apply for our available positions.We appreciate the interest of all applicants and wish to ensure that all candidates have an equitable opportunity. If you require any accommodations during the interview process, please inform us.If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to apply for a position, please contact us by emailing [email protected] or calling 416 535 8501 x 32400. Please note that we will not respond to any calls or emails related to employment inquiries.

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