Senior Manager, Animal Care Operations

at University of Ottawa, Main Campus, Canada

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Closing date

Open until filled

Start

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Type of post

Administration and business
A support post, not a teaching post.

First seen

10 November 2026, on a public job listing

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Posting Reason:

New Position

Job Type:

Employee

Anticipated Duration in Months (for contracts and temporary assignments):

N/A

Job Family:

Laboratory Support

# of Open Positions:

Faculty/Service - Department:

Animal Care and Veterinary Services

Campus:

Main Campus

Union Affiliation:

N/A

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):

2026/11/09

Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD):

2026/11/30

Hours per week:

35

Salary Grade:

Non-Union Grade NM2

Salary Range:

$118,675.00 - $148,344.00

Position Purpose:

Reporting to the Senior Director, Animal Care and Veterinary Services, the Associate Director, Operations provides strategic and operational leadership for the delivery of animal care and research support services across the University's animal care facilities. The role is responsible for ensuring efficient, high-quality operations that support the institution's research, teaching, and compliance activities involving animals.

The Senior Manager leads managers and supervisors responsible for the operational delivery of animal care and research support services across the University's animal care facilities. The role oversees operational planning, service delivery, workforce management, labour relations, financial stewardship, health and safety, and continuous improvement within delegated authority. Working closely with the Senior Director, researchers, veterinarians and institutional partners, the Associate Director implements program priorities, optimizes operational resources, and promotes high-quality service delivery, animal welfare and compliance with institutional requirements.

I n this role, your responsibilities will include:

Operational Leadership

• Provide operational leadership for assigned facilities and functions

• Implements operational plans, priorities, and service delivery standards aligned with institutional objectives and enhance operational performance, efficiency, service quality, and resource utilization.

People Leadership and Human Resources

• Lead, mentor, and develop managers and supervisors responsible for veterinary technicians, animal care technicians, and support staff.

• Oversee strategies for workforce planning, staffing, scheduling, succession planning, and employee development initiatives.

• Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, collaboration, and service excellence.

• Provide leadership in human resources matters, including collective agreement administration, grievance management, and employee and labour relations.

Service Delivery & Stakeholder Partnerships

• Collaborate with researchers, veterinarians, academic units, and institutional partners to ensure services effectively support research and teaching activities.

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