Veterinary Technologist

Role Responsibilities

Do you have a passion for animals and animal health? This Veterinary Technologist position provides front line services to producers, veterinarians and other clients of the Animal Health and Assurance Branch.

The Veterinary Technologist is a member of an animal health team in four locations across Alberta that participate in animal health surveillance activities for new and emerging diseases, responding to disease outbreaks, assisting in public health and assisting Alberta's livestock and poultry industries. Collaborating with livestock producers, veterinarians & scientists across the province, the Veterinary Technologist plays a key role in success for Alberta's livestock industries.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Post mortem room support including receiving, preparation and collection of samples for chronic wasting disease, rabies and salmonella among others. This position must properly identify samples, ship and dispose of extraneous tissues. Samples may come from domestic and wild animals (i.e. elk, skunks, poultry, environmental).
• Field visits to assist in investigations, collect samples or deliver quarantines. 
• Maintaining supplies, housekeeping and cleaning and disinfection of post mortem room and facility to maintain CL2 Agric biosecurity standards and adhering to biosecurity standards at site visits.
• Maintain quality control of instruments and equipment.
• Administrative responsibilities related to managing work at the site, calls related to surveillance programs and receiving submissions. This person is also responsible for maintaining electronic and physical records and standard operating procedures.

If this sounds like you, apply today, and see how your expertise can help better the lives of Albertans!

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

• Creative Problem Solving – Focuses on continuous improvement and increasing breadth of insight:
  • Asks questions to understand a problem.
  • Looks for new ways to improve results and activities.
  • Explores different work methods and what made projects successful.
  
  

• Develop Networks – Works on maintaining close relations with all stakeholders:
  • Identifies key stakeholder relationships.
  • Has contact with range of interested parties.
  • Actively incorporates needs of a broader group.
  
  
• Drive for Results – Takes and delegates responsibility for outcomes:
  • Uses variety of resources to monitor own performance standards.
  • Commits to what is good for Albertans even if not immediately accepted.
  • Reaches goals consistent with APS direction.
  
  
• Develop Self and Others – Plans according to career goals and regular development:
  • Aligns personal goals with career goals.
  • Leverages strengths.
  • Values team diversity, and supports personal development.

Qualifications

Minimum Recruitment Standard:

• Two-year technical diploma in Veterinary Technology or Animal Health Technology.

Additional Requirements:

• Registered or eligible to be registered with the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association.
• Preference will be given to those with a minimum 2 years of related experience.

Assets:

• Training in WHIMIS and Dangerous Goods Transportation regulations.
• Must have knowledge and basic concepts of biosecurity and bio-containment.
• Must be able to utilize and maintain laboratory, post-mortem and office equipment.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

Position Information:

• Office located in Fairview, AB (Provincial Building & Courthouse, 10209 – 109 Street, Fairview, AB T0H 1L0).
• Hours of Work: 29 hours per week.
• The office is open Monday to Thursday (08:15 am-16:30 pm). The successful candidate will work the equivalent of 4 days per week.
• Some travel is required during regular business hours for on-farm disease investigations.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license is required.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 kg and stand for long periods of time.
• Occasional overtime is required and is compensated either with time in lieu or money.

Other Application Information:

• A cover letter is required with your application, outlining how your education and experience aligns with the role.
• Final candidates may be required to undergo a practical test demonstrating skills and abilities after interviews.
• Please indicate employment duration for all roles listed on your resume and whether you worked part-time or full-time. For example, January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week).
• This position may require final candidates to undergo a security clearance.
• Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca.
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.